Top 10 DE's in draft by rank!

[Fusch013]

1. Calais Campbell*, Miami
Height: 6-8. Weight: 282.
40 Time: 4.77.
Projected Round: Top 5 Pick.
Some of his measurables compare to Julius Peppers'. Recorded 11 sacks in 2006. He's only a rising junior, meaning he's got room to grow. That's scary because I just don't see how NFL teams, particularly ones with lesser offensive tackles, are going to contain him.


2. Derrick Harvey*, Florida
Height: 6-4. Weight: 245.
40 Time: 4.67.
Projected Round: Top 15 Pick.
Suited for the 3-4. Harvey, a monstrous pass rusher, sacked Troy Smith twice in the BCS Championship. Collected 11 sacks in 2006. Considered by some as a better pro prospect than Jarvis Moss, who was drafted No. 17.


3. Tyson Jackson*, LSU
Height: 6-5. Weight: 292.
40 Time: 4.76.
Projected Round: Top 20 Pick.
Pretty much the same build as Adam Carriker, only with a much faster 40 time. Will play up front in the 4-3 or 3-4. Notched 8.5 sacks in 2006.


4. Quentin Groves, Auburn
Height: 6-4. Weight: 254.
40 Time: 4.63.
Projected Round: 1.
A 3-4 rusher, but can also play the 4-3. Size and speed very similar to Derrick Harvey's. Notched 9.5 sacks in 2006.


5. Chris Long, Virginia
Height: 6-4. Weight: 284.
40 Time: 4.78.
Projected Round: 1-2.
Chris Long, who can play end in the 4-3 and possibly nose guard in the 3-4, had 57 tackles and five sacks in 2006. Son of former NFL star and current FOX analyst Howie Long.


6. Lawrence Jackson, USC
Height: 6-5. Weight: 265.
40 Time: 4.83.
Projected Round: 1-2.
A traditional defensive end, Lawrence Jackson had just four sacks in 2006, a drop from 10 in 2005. His stock has slipped a bit in the wake of a disappointing season, although that was a result of a different scheme USC utilized on defense.


7. Chris Ellis, Virginia Tech
Height: 6-5. Weight: 258.
40 Time: 4.67.
Projected Round: 2.
You have to like the speed that comes with his size. Can play both the 4-3 and 3-4. Had six sacks in 2005 but saw that total drop to 4.5 in 2006.


8. Vernon Gholston*, Ohio State
Height: 6-4. Weight: 260.
40 Time: 4.78.
Projected Round: 2.
Vernon Gholston essentially came out of nowhere to record 8.5 sacks in 2006. How will he fare now that offensive coordinators will be focusing on him? Remember, Quinn Pitcock, David Patterson and Jay Richardson all left for the NFL.


9. Titus Brown, Mississippi State (8/30)
Height: 6-3. Weight: 250.
40 Time: 4.68.
Projected Round: 2.
Honestly, I never had a great chance to check out Titus Brown. What I saw in the LSU-Mississippi State game really impressed me. Brown dominated a very strong LSU line and was often unstoppable. Also showed great character when he went over to struggling quarterback Mike Henig and offered words of encouragement.

The production is there - Brown had 7.5 sacks in 2006 after a 1.5-sack campaign in 2005. Started all but one game last year.


10.Chris Harrington, Texas A&M
Height: 6-5. Weight: 267.
40 Time: 4.78.
Projected Round: 2-3.
Has the size and speed to play both the 4-3 and 3-4. Notched 7.5 sacks in 2006.

11. Kenny Iwebema, Iowa
Height: 6-4. Weight: 270.
40 Time: 4.76.
Projected Round: 3.
A traditional end, Iwebema never had a chance to follow up his 7-sack 2005 campaign because he was always in and out of the lineup with an injured shoulder.


12.Jameel McClain, Syracuse (9/23)
Height: 6-1. Weight: 256.
40 Time: 4.74.
Projected Round: 3.
It seemed like Jameel McClain was in Louisville's backfield on every single play during Syracuse's inexplicable upset. He picked off Brian Brohm in the third quarter.

A 3-4 prospect who can get to the quarterback; McClain recorded 9.5 sacks in 2006. Can also play inside linebacker.


13. Tommy Blake, TCU (8/20)
Height: 6-3. Weight: 252.
40 Time: 4.73.
Projected Round: 3.
Tommy Blake has missed a number of games this year with an undisclosed illness.

Where is Tommy Blake? The former Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year has missed four straight practices because he went home, more than 300 miles away from campus. Rumors are Blake is struggling with high expectations. Will he ever return to the team? That remains to be seen.

A candidate for either the 4-3 or 3-4, Blake has registered seven sacks in each of the previous two seasons. TCU has a chance of going undefeated this year, which could raise his stock even more.


14. Greyson Gunheim, Washington
Height: 6-5. Weight: 265.
40 Time: 4.64.
Projected Round: 3-4.
What a cool name for a potential NFL defensive end. Should be able to play the 3-4 or 4-3. Notched six sacks in 2006.


15. Wallace Gilberry, Alabama
Height: 6-4. Weight: 264.
40 Time: 4.85.
Projected Round: 4.
A solid player suited for the 4-3, Wallace Gilberry collected only 3.5 sacks in 2006. That total needs to at least double to warrant first-day consideration.


Hope you all like, had a hard time finding info on some, so profiles not the best but gives some info!

DT's to follow Soon!

[Danno]

Normally, I'd vouch for some tech boys, but i've heard things about Ellis having character issues. Considering our history, i'd avoid him.

of course i could be wrong, but im pretty sure.

[Fusch013]

a bit more on Ellis, couldnt find anything on any trouble,


Has a chance to be one of the nation's top defensive ends this fall ... Continues to show outstanding ability as a playmaker ... Excels as a pass rusher ... Combines good technique with outstanding athleticism, speed and agility ... Works hard and plays aggressively ... Ranked second on the team in tackles for loss and sacks last season ... Returned an interception for a touchdown against Georgia Tech ... Has been named one of the team's most valuable defensive performers of spring practice each of the last two years ... Listed as the nation's No. 19 defensive end heading into the 2006 season by The Sporting News ... TSN also lists him as a second-team All-ACC pick.

2005: Picked up his first collegiate start in the opener at NC State ... Had three tackles and two quarterback hurries ... Posted two tackles for losses, including a sack at Duke ... Added another sack in the Ohio game and returned an interception 29 yards for a touchdown against Georgia Tech ... Had a career-high eight tackles in the Marshall game, including a sack ... Also caused a fumble and broke up a pass ... Turned in a tackle for loss and four total tackles against BC ... Had a tackle for loss, two hurries and three total tackles at Virginia ... Picked up six tackles, including a sack, to go with three hurries and a pass breakup against UNC ... Had three tackles, including two for loss and 1.5 sacks, along with a forced fumble and two pass break ups in Tech's Gator Bowl win over Louisville ... Had a total of 41 tackles, 10.5 TFL, 6.0 sacks and 14 hurries ... Turned in personal-best lifts in the clean (331) and the push jerk (320) during spring max testing ... Had a sack and three tackles during first spring scrimmage ... Added five tackles, two behind the line, in the second scrimmage ... Was in on three tackles and recovered a fumble in the Maroon-White game ... Shared the George Preas Award as the most valuable defensive player in the spring with Xavier Adibi.

2004: Earned third-team Freshman All-America honors from The Sporting News ... Played in all 13 games, recording 15 solo stops and 18 assists ... Included in those 33 tackles were 7.5 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks ... Also had a fumble recovery, a forced fumble, three pass break ups and 14 quarterback hurries ... Played 271 snaps on defense and 100 on special teams in the regular season ... Played 17 snaps in the opener against USC, registering three solo tackles and two quarterback hurries ... Was credited with five tackles, including one for a loss, and four quarterback hurries against WMU ... Had three tackles, including a sack, against Duke ... Led the team with seven total stops against FAMU ... Included in that total were 3.5 tackles for loss and a sack ... Also had a forced fumble and a pass break up ... Had two tackles - 1.5 for loss - at Georgia Tech ... Recorded a big sack in the third quarter that resulted in a safety ... Also had a fumble recovery ... Given the George Preas Award, awarded to the most valuable player of spring practice ... Posted a 350-pound bench, a 304-pound push jerk and a 33 1/2-inch vertical jump in spring testing.

2003: Worked at defensive end while redshirting ... Had the best vertical jump (31 1/2 inches) among the incoming freshmen linemen ... Upped his vertical to 35 inches by spring practice, the fifth-best leap on the entire defense ... Turned in the top 40 time among the ends at 4.56 ... Posted a pair of tackles for loss during the annual Maroon-White spring game.

High School: Was ranked 66th on SuperPrep's Elite 100 list following his senior season ... Led Bethel with 50 tackles - seven for loss - and 10 sacks ... Played end and outside linebacker for Coach Tracy Parker ... Named an All-American by both SuperPrep and PrepStar as a defensive lineman ... Named to the VHSCA All-Eastern Region honorable mention squad as a defensive end ... Named to the first-team Newport News Daily Press All-Star Team as a defensive lineman ... A first-team Peninsula District selection at end ... Ranked the No. 13 defensive end in the country and the No. 3 prospect in Virginia by SuperPrep ... Rated the No. 21 defensive end in the nation by Tom Lemming on ESPN.com ... Rated the No. 157 prospect nationally and the No. 20 player in the Mid-Atlantic region by Tom Lemming's Prep Football Report ... Ranked the No. 4 player in Virginia by The Roanoke Times ... Posted 75 tackles and 15 sacks as a junior.

Personal: Christopher James Ellis ... Born 2/11/85 in Hawaii ... Son of Eric and Laurie Ellis ... Majoring in apparel, housing and resource management.





Tackles G UT AT Tot. Loss Sacks
2004 13 15 18 33 7.5-33 3-11
2005 13 15 26 41 10.5-41 6-33
2006 12 18 20 38 8.5-46 4.5-38
2007 7 13 13 26 5.5-26 5-24
Career 45 61 77 138 32-146 18.5-106



Interceptions G No. Yds. Avg. TD LG
2005 13 1 29 29.0 1 29

[Fusch013]

ok, found something, only could get a bit of article but..looks like he was suspended for obstructing an officer....

Sep. 26--BLACKSBURG -- Virginia Tech's Chris Ellis, a Bethel High graduate, and Josh Morgan were arrested Sunday morning after an incident in Blacksburg where police used pepper spray to subdue Morgan and Ellis was accused of inciting a crowd. Tech coach Frank Beamer suspended both starting players for one game for a violation of team policy, so the two will not be available Saturday when No. 11 Tech hosts No. 24 Georgia Tech.

Ellis was charged with obstructing an officer, and Morgan was charged with disorderly...

Thats all i could get of the article...sorry

[Fusch013]

Pretty safe to say he'll be wiped off the Bengals big board come draft day...

[Buckeyehitman]

There is a DE from Michigan State that is leading the country in Forced Fumbles this year. His name is...Jonal Saint-Dic. He has 8 FF and 9 sacks already this season.

I haven't heard much about him either, outside of Michigan State games. Hopefully we could get him late.

[ThePekoSquad]

Tommy Blake and Bruce Davis both DE who are sack magicians.

Would love to see both on our team.

[Ali]

As an ESPN insider I can look up info right now for you all if you give me the player name or if you want to know position ranks (by Sr.) or draft projections (by round)