Predict the ILB taken on Day 3

[Carolina_Packer]

There are still some good ILB's left, just not as good as the ones off the board, likely. Who would you target?

I like Ramik Wilson from Georgia.

http://mockdraftable.com/player/4939/

[Striker]

Maybe Jake Ryan? ACL tear is a concern, but bounced back from it.

[3irty1]

I think we're looking for more of a take on linebacker. A FB of the defense like what AJ Hawk was.

I'm predicting Mike Hull from Penn St. today. Decent athlete in the windows Ted looks for. Screams Packer to me. Smart guy but not so smart he's missing a lil crazy streak. Old school contact player in the tradition of Penn St. In sticking with our theme of getting baseball players and basketball players to play defense for us, I think Ted will love that he was an accomplished high school wrestler. Like a more athletic Desmond Bishop in coverage. Not a natural there but kind of makes up for it but makes more than his fair share of plays on the ball anyways. Good bloodlines too. His dad was an NFL linebacker for the 49ers.

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some guys to watch for


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Hayes Pullard, ILB, USC
Height: 6-0. Weight: 240.
40 Time: 4.78.
Projected Round (2015): 4-6.
4/25/15: In 2014, Pullard was a steady presence who showed an ability to contribute on three downs. He has athleticism, instincts and lots of experience after being a 4-year contributor. The senior notched 95 tackles with 5.5 tackles for a loss, eight passes broken up and an interception in 2014. He could be a nice value pick in the mid-rounds.

Pullard had 94 tackles with eight for a loss and an interception in 2013. As a sophomore, he recorded 107 tackles with 5.5 tackles for a loss and an interception.

Read more at http://walterfootball.com/draft2015ILB.php#ckjUq9JUCMf478ZT.99


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Taiwan Jones, ILB, Michigan State
Height: 6-3. Weight: 245.
40 Time: 4.95.
Projected Round (2015): 4-6.
4/25/115: Jones was a solid defender for the Spartans over the past few years. He recorded 60 tackles, 12.5 for a loss, four sacks and an interception as a senior. In the East-West Shrine, Jones had an excellent week to really help himself. He showed quickness and the agility to function in pass coverage. Jones also has the size to be a tough run-defender. He could use more development, but he has three-down starting potential. Jones ran slower than expected at the Combine.

Jones was a backup during his first two years, but as a junior, he had 67 tackles with seven for a loss.

Read more at http://walterfootball.com/draft2015ILB.php#ckjUq9JUCMf478ZT.99


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Mike Hull, ILB/OLB, Penn State
Height: 6-0. Weight: 237.
40 Time: 4.68.
Projected Round (2015): 4-6.
4/25/15: Hull had a quality senior season for the Nittany Lions as he was a quality run-defender and was decent in pass coverage. Hull totaled 107 tackles with 10.5 for a loss, three passes broken up, one interception and one forced fumble in 2014. Hull had a decent week at the Senior Bowl, but didn't really stand out. He ran faster than expected at the Combine.

As a junior, Hull had 78 tackles, 4.5 tackles for a loss, .5 sacks, one forced fumble, and two passes breakups. He recorded 58 tackles with four sacks, five tackles for a loss, one interception, and four passes broken up in 2012.

Personal: Son of Tom and Donna Hull. His father played for the 49ers and Packers.
Read more at http://walterfootball.com/draft2015ILB.php#ckjUq9JUCMf478ZT.99


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Jake Ryan, ILB/OLB, Michigan
Height: 6-2. Weight: 240.
40 Time: 4.65.
Projected Round (2015): 4-6.
4/25/15: Ryan showed flashes of his 2012 form in 2014, and looked better on a weekly basis. For the year, he totaled 112 tackles with 14 tackles for a loss, two sacks, two forced fumbles, one interception and three passes broken up. Ryan had three tackles for a loss with double-digit tackles against Penn State and Utah. He is a tough run-defender who needs to improve his pass coverage for the NFL. Ryan was solid at the East-West Shrine and ran faster than expected at the Combine.

8/23/14: After an ACL tear in spring practice of 2013, Ryan made his return to the field in amazingly quick fashion. In a limited role against Penn State in early October, he had three tackles and a tackle for a loss.

Ryan wasn't the same player he was in 2012, but he contributed for his team. The junior had 30 tackles with 4.5 tackles for a loss. Ryan would have been better off taking a redshirt and having another year of eligibility to play college ball.

Ryan was Michigan's best defensive player in 2012, so it was understandable why they were desperate to have him back. Ryan led the team in tackles with 88 in 2012. As a sophomore, he also had 16 tackles for a loss, 4.5 sacks, three passes batted and four forced fumbles in a sensational season.

Ryan recorded 37 tackles, 11 tackles for a loss, three sacks and one forced fumble in 2011. He is a pure football player with toughness, intelligence and good instincts.

Read more at http://walterfootball.com/draft2015ILB.php#ckjUq9JUCMf478ZT.99


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Ramik Wilson, ILB, Georgia
Height: 6-2. Weight: 237.
40 Time: 4.77.
Projected Round (2015): 4-6.
4/25/15: Wilson racked up 110 tackles with seven tackles for a loss, one forced fumble, three passes broken up and one sack in 2014. He has shown some ability to warrant consideration as a developmental three-down linebacker. Wilson struggled against Florida, and that caused him to see more plays on the sideline against Kentucky. He didn't stand out at the Combine.

8/23/14: 2013 may have been Wilson's first season as an every-down player, but he certainly made a big impact for Georgia by leading the SEC in tackles with 133. The junior was named an All-SEC First-Team selection. Along with his impressive tackle total, Wilson notched four sacks and three passes broken up. He did well as the Bulldogs' replacement for Alec Ogletree.

In 2012 and 2011, Wilson had only 10 combined tackles as a backup. The senior has some quickness and instincts, but showing pass-coverage ability will be important for his draft stock.


Read more at http://walterfootball.com/draft2015ILB.php#ckjUq9JUCMf478ZT.99


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Amarlo Herrera, ILB, Georgia
Height: 6-1. Weight: 244.
40 Time: 4.83.
Projected Round (2015): 4-6.
4/25/15: In 2014, Herrera totaled 115 tackles with 10 tackles for a loss, three sacks, one passes broken up and one interception. He is a good blitzer and run-defender, but he needs to improve his pass coverage for the NFL. Herrera had an ugly game against Florida, but bounced back later. He ran slowly at the Combine.

8/23/14: Herrera had a quality 2013 season as a run-stuffer for Georgia. The junior totaled 112 tackles, five tackles for a loss, six passes broken up with an interception. Herrera showed nice improvement in his pass-coverage skills. As a sophomore, he started nine games and had 70 tackles with a forced fumble and an interception. Herrera started eight games as a freshman in 2011, recording 37 tackles with a forced fumble.
Read more at http://walterfootball.com/draft2015ILB.php#ckjUq9JUCMf478ZT.99


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Terrance Plummer, ILB, Central Florida
Height: 6-1. Weight: 232.
Projected 40 Time: 4.78.
Projected Round (2015): 5-7.
4/25/15: Plummer recorded 92 tackles, four sacks, six passes broken up, one interception and 13 tackles for a loss in 2014. He didn't participate in the Combine.

8/23/14: The past two seasons, Plummer has been a good leader for the Central Florida defense. He broke into the starting lineup in 2012 and totaled 108 tackles with seven tackles for a loss, one interception and two passes batted. Plummer improved in 2013 with 110 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 8.5 tackles for a loss, two forced fumbles, two interceptions and six passes broken up. Plummer ended the season playing well and was the Fiesta Bowl Defensive MVP for the Knights win over Baylor (14 tackles).

Personal: Son of Beatrice Plummer. Majoring in sport and exercise science.

Read more at http://walterfootball.com/draft2015ILB.php#ckjUq9JUCMf478ZT.99


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Reshard Cliett, ILB, South Florida
Height: 6-2. Weight: 235.
Projected 40 Time: 4.61.
Projected Round (2015): 5-7.
4/25/15: Cliett notched 37 tackles with 7.5 tackles for a loss, six sacks, three passes broken up and a forced fumble in 2014. He didn't participate in the Combine.

8/23/14: Sources have told WalterFootball.com to label Cliett as a sleeper linebacker to watch. He's been on some bad teams, so it has been hard for him to stand out. Cliett had 56 tackles with a sack and three pass broken up in 2013. He made six starts in 2012 to record 40 tackles with a sack and three passes broken up. The senior could make a big jump in 2014.

Read more at http://walterfootball.com/draft2015ILB.php#ckjUq9JUCMf478ZT.99

[Bretsky]

the fact that you guys are posting several guys I like is killing me :)

In the end TT will probably draft a ILB we've never heard of in rounds five and seven and pass up on several players we like

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the guy from michigan sounds interesting


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLamo58-BDc

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davis tull from Chattanooga is an OLB only, but he sounds like a TT pick

[HarveyWallbangers]

Jake Ryan. I want Kyle Emanuel too.

[Rutnstrut]

the fact that you guys are posting several guys I like is killing me :)

In the end TT will probably draft a ILB we've never heard of in rounds five and seven and pass up on several players we like

This, and some off the street FA that played in some 3rd world country semi, sub-pro league. He will say the guy has the tools they look for and is raw and needs some developing (like 7 years).

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are there any mean ass rugby players out there?

[Maxie the Taxi]

At ILB it's six of one and half a dozen of the other at this point. There's better value at DL/OLB.

[Carolina_Packer]

Bryce Hager from Baylor was at the Combine: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1762147/bryce-hager 4.6 40 yard dash

Zach Vigil from Utah State stands out on film: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/zach-vigil?id=2552324

[Badgerinmaine]

Bleacher Report predicts the Packers will take ILB Ben Heeney from Kansas in the 4th round: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2450564-2015-nfl-mock-draft-updated-round-4-7-projections/page/2 (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2450564-2015-nfl-mock-draft-updated-round-4-7-projections/page/2) I'll see if I can find anything on him.

[oldbutnotdeadyet]

The way draft has gone so far, I am predicting Ted takes moonboy from game of thrones in the 4th.

[Badgerinmaine]

Opinions on him sure vary. He;'s basically seen as...
Okay: http://lastwordonsports.com/2014/12/25/2015-nfl-draft-ben-heeney-scouting-report/ (http://http://lastwordonsports.com/2014/12/25/2015-nfl-draft-ben-heeney-scouting-report/)
Good: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1824277/ben-heeney
Great sleeper potential; compared to Chris Borland: : http://corner.bigblueinteractive.com/index.php?mode=2&thread=511185

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he looks like someone from northern wisconsin

http://www.opposingviews.com/sites/default/files/featured_image/0315/heeney_featured.jpg

[Badgerinmaine]

Ted will take Jake all right. He wants someone who can provide some insurance, and answer the call at any time. Ted doesn't care if some say he sounds hideous; he's not "just a guy".
That's right.
He's taking Jake. From State Farm. https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/95/4c/30/954c3066201c8d284c6c5bfcf2e5ab6c.jpg

[denverYooper]

Jake Ryan

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he looks like someone i know, i just can''t put my finger on it

http://media.mlive.com/wolverines_impact/photo/11694806-large.jpg

[smuggler]

Sixteen Candles, ILB, Michigan

Could be a nice player for us.

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hmmmm. so familiar

http://michiganjournal.org/wp-content/gallery/michigan-v-purdue/michigan-purdue-jake-ryan.jpg

http://img.bleacherreport.net/img/images/photos/002/539/615/USATSI_6572882_crop_exact.jpg?w=1500&h=1500&q=85

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yeah, he's a big dude

http://www.annarbor.com/calendar/photologue/photos/00%20Pre%20game/cache/083113_SPT_UMvsCMU_MRM_09_display.JPG