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Underdrafted: Ryan Carrethers, DT; Arkansas State
- The guy got better every single season and is very instinctive on the field. Supposedly has a great work ethic, is strong as an ox and is a former wrestler - which helps win those leverage battles in the trenches. (Other notable DT ex-wrestlers - Ted Washington and Kelly Gregg.) Massive and thick. Had the most tackles in a single game by any defensive lineman in college this past season (16) and was able to generate pressure and collapse the pocket even when double and tripled team. Absolutely fills the void and is effective both one and two gapping. He was a one man gang for the Red Wolves and should really benefit by associative talent at the next level. NFL equivalent: Casey Hampton
Overdrafted: Freddy Bilgewater, QB; Louisville
- Has bad feet and a really poor release (half cocks his arm and throws at ear level) to go along with a small/thin frame. Has poor velocity on deep throws and tends to really put his body into those type of throws (Jimmy Clausen did the same thing at the same level). Tends to lock onto a receiver and forgets about his progression tree. Accurate and athletic though, which has got him by nicely at the college level. NFL equivalent: Todd Blackledge.
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