Mr. Laz
02-25-2009, 02:57 PM
doesn't have great numbers but could be an outside rush backer for us in a 3-4(if we really do switch)
blue collar tough guy who can rush the passer
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Larry English DE/OLB 6'3 255 Northern Illinois
English had a huge freshman year, tallying a career high 78 tackles, seven for loss, and a sack. He became one of the more feared pass rushers in college football as a sophomore, finishing the year with 51 tackles, 16 for loss, and 12 sacks. As a junior, English became a two time 1st team all MAC selection after posting 67 tackles, 17 for loss, and 10.5 sacks
Strengths
English is one of the most natural pass rushers in the draft. He has an array of pass rush moves that allow him to apply consistent pressure off the edge. He has tremendous quickness off the snap, and shows the agility to get around the tackle and lay a hit on the quarterback. English is a fluid athlete and can change direction and diagnose the run and change his course to make the play against a back. He is active on the perimeter and shows the ability to stop the run and not just attack the quarterback.
Weaknesses
English is a tweener at the NFL level. He lacks the size to play end on an every down basis, and may have to play in a 3-4 defense. The question at that spot is, does he have the closing speed to finish plays off. He is more quick than fast, and may have trouble closing on the action in space.
Future
English is a talented football player and has natural instincts and pass rush ability should allow him to be a productive NFL player. He may not rate as high as some of the underclassmen tweeners that may declare, but he is an option in the mid rounds that could make his team very happy.
blue collar tough guy who can rush the passer
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Larry English DE/OLB 6'3 255 Northern Illinois
English had a huge freshman year, tallying a career high 78 tackles, seven for loss, and a sack. He became one of the more feared pass rushers in college football as a sophomore, finishing the year with 51 tackles, 16 for loss, and 12 sacks. As a junior, English became a two time 1st team all MAC selection after posting 67 tackles, 17 for loss, and 10.5 sacks
Strengths
English is one of the most natural pass rushers in the draft. He has an array of pass rush moves that allow him to apply consistent pressure off the edge. He has tremendous quickness off the snap, and shows the agility to get around the tackle and lay a hit on the quarterback. English is a fluid athlete and can change direction and diagnose the run and change his course to make the play against a back. He is active on the perimeter and shows the ability to stop the run and not just attack the quarterback.
Weaknesses
English is a tweener at the NFL level. He lacks the size to play end on an every down basis, and may have to play in a 3-4 defense. The question at that spot is, does he have the closing speed to finish plays off. He is more quick than fast, and may have trouble closing on the action in space.
Future
English is a talented football player and has natural instincts and pass rush ability should allow him to be a productive NFL player. He may not rate as high as some of the underclassmen tweeners that may declare, but he is an option in the mid rounds that could make his team very happy.