IMO, the 10 yard split in a DL's 40 time (burst) as well as their 3 cone time (agility) are reliable indicators of a Dlineman's ability to attack the LOS and make plays in the backfield. Josh Boyd, DT Miss. St., had a 10 yard time of 1.67 sec. (better than Floyd) and an outstanding 3 cone time of 7.16 sec. (same as Georgie LB Alec Ogletree). His 2011 season was as good as any DT in this draft; 51 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and 2 qb hurries. I think he's got the size, strength, agility, and motor to be a good 1 gap DT/DE and should still be available in the 5th round.
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