Bobby Carpenter the next Lofa Tatupu?

[cheyannefan]

Saw this on nfl.com, Pat Kiewin was interviewing some of the top players in the draft. This is what he said about Carpenter:

Bobby Carpenter, LB, Ohio State: The son of New York Giants running back Rob Carpenter leans on his dad for advice and it has paid nice dividends so far in his career. I interviewed Bobby Carpenter for close to half an hour, and when I was finished I felt the same way as I did after getting to know Lofa Tatupu. Tatupu is the son of a former NFL player and it was no surprise he quickly became the leader of the Seahawks defense. He knew about pro football from a very young age and so does Carpenter. I left my time with Carpenter thinking he's got as good a chance to be a middle linebacker and lead a defense as Tatupu did coming out of college.

Here's the link:
http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/9382793

 

[Jimmy James]

I see Bobby playing on the outside...for the Dolphins. :D

 

[Avalanche of Wins]

physically at least, it appears he could handle the strongside as a replacement for seau.

 

[Pennington's Rocket Arm]

aside from being linebackers, they don't really have much in common.

 

[Jimmy James]

aside from being linebackers, they don't really have much in common.

There's also the whole 2nd generation thing. I agree that he has just as much in common with Crowder as he does with Tatupu, though.

 

[zodiak]

After watching a hi-lite film of Carpenter on the NFL network on demand service I am now feeling like Miami could do a lot worse then draft Carpenter.

Something I didnt know however have now learned OSU used Carpenter much like Saban does JT Carpenter was playing DE & OLB and looks as though he can rush the passer from both spots and to top it off he showed coverage ability.

I am now convinced that between Hawk....Greenway....Carpenter....Lawson....Wimbley miami if they desire can fill the SOLB position in the 1st rnd.