OLB Randy Gregory, Nebraska -- Now that I just got done comparing Ogbuehi to Eric Fisher, now it's time for a Dee Ford clone. Randy Gregory has a little more height on him than Ford (6'6", 240 lbs to Ford's 6'3", 240), but possesses almost exactly the same kind of game. Gregory is a one-dimensional rushbacker (he stands at the LOS about 75% of the time), who transferred to Nebraska after destroying JuCo football. His explosiveness is excellent, and unlike Ford, he plays with a Hali-esque, nonstop motor. But other than speeding around the edge, Gregory does not have really any passrushing moves. He's also useless against the run, and doesn't look great in coverage (although I believe he possesses the athleticism to turn it around there). He's definitely a 3-4 OLB, and you have to argue he'll be a 1st round pick, since that's where Ford went. Gregory has a higher ceiling, so I think he goes somewhere in the teens.
Edit (11/18): No player this year has been a bigger force of nature than Randy Gregory. He has beautifully rounded out his game, and is a Top 5 player in the NFL Draft. He's like the leadership and power of Tamba Hali with the speed off the edge of Von Miller. He's fantastic.
Last edited by Direckshun; 11-18-2014 at 01:34 PM..
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