Charlie Campbell's 2014 NFL Mock Draft - 09/27/2013 -
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20. Stephon Tuitt, DE, Notre Dame
The Chiefs could still use a difference-maker on their defensive line unless Tyson Jackson has a breakout season. My guess is that won't happen and Kansas City will be in the market for defensive end help next offseason.
Tuitt (6-6, 303) took college football by storm in 2012. He was a dominant force for the Fighting Irish with his combination of power and surprising quickness. There was talk that Tuitt had gotten overweight into the 310-320 range while rehabbing this offseason, so it remains to be seen if his speed suffers this season. Regardless, it wouldn't be a big surprise if his production declines since teams are likely to send a lot of double-teams his direction.
The junior has 10 tackles with two sacks in 2013. He showed off his athletic ability with some pass pressures and a diving interception for a touchdown against Michigan.
Tuitt lived in the backfield throughout 2012. He recorded 12 sacks, 47 tackles and three forced fumbles, plus returned a fumble 77 yards for a touchdown against Navy. Manti Te'o received all the headlines, but Tuitt and Louis Nix were phenomenal for the Fighting Irish. Like the rest of the Notre Dame defense, Tuitt had a disappointing performance in the National Championship against Alabama, but he was playing with a hernia.
In the NFL, Tuitt could be an excellent fit as a 3-4 defensive end. He also could play end in a 4-3 and move inside to tackle in certain situations.
52. Denzel Perryman, ILB, Miami
The Chiefs could use an inside linebacker to pair with Derrick Johnson. Perryman is a nice scheme fit.
Perryman (6-0, 243) is a fast and physical linebacker. In the early going of 2013, he has been excellent for the Hurricanes. Perryman had a monster game against Florida with 14 tackles and a forced fumble. He is up to 20 tackles this year so far. Perryman notched 64 tackles with six tackles for a loss, two passes broken up, one forced fumble and an interception returned 41 yards for a touchdown last season.
Not only has Perryman been strong against the run but he has shown well in pass coverage. Perryman covers a lot of ground and does a nice job of covering receivers who come into his zone. He looks like he has three-down ability for the NFL.
Looks like he has us giving our 3rd to the 49ers.