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ILB Denzel Perryman, Miami -- The Draft actually has a handful of really interesting Day 2 talents that could ostensibly be plugged in as a solid Day One starter at ILB, and Perryman's at the fore of this group. Perryman's tape is very fun to watch -- he is an exciting combination of instincts, athleticism, and crazy raw power. The thing that immediately jumps out is how violent he is at the line of scimmage -- at 6'3", 240 lbs, he hits the trenches like a missile, and seems to attack the OL like a defensive lineman. It's very fun to watch. He is an enthusiastic defender against the run, and even though he struggles when teams run downhill right at him, he is elite chasing down a run play to the sidelines where he can be the aggressor. He does have glaring weaknesses there, however: (a.) he poorly disguises what he's going to do pre-snap, (b.) his tackling is lacking, and (c.) again he struggles to shed blocks when the offense runs downhill. But his athleticism, while not elite, is still well above average, which he applies to his coverage abilities, which are strong. I can't help but think this guy is an above-average starter at linebacker in three years' time, and a quality starter right away if coaches can fine-tune his ability to tackle and shed blocks. I think he is worth an investment on the second day of the draft.
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