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Shayne Skov, Stanford 6'2" 245(pg.5)
Andrew Jackson, Western Kentucky 6'1" 261(pg.7)
Christian Jones, Florida St. 6'3" 234(pg.9)
Max Bullough, Michigan St. 6'3" 249(Pg.11)
Yawin Smallwood, Connecticut 6'4" 236(Pg.13)
Jordan Zumwalt, UCLA 6'4" 235(Pg.14)
James Morris, Iowa 6'1" 240(Pg.16)
Jeremiah George, Iowa St. 5'11" 234(Pg.20)
DeDe Lattimore, South Florida 6'0" 237(Pg.21)
OLB
Telvin Smith, Florida St. 6'3" 218(pg.11)
Jordan Tripp, Montana 6'3" 234(Pg.15)
Lamin Barrow, Louisiana St. 6'1" 237(Pg.16)
Trevor Reilly, Utah 6'5" 245(Pg.18)
Carl Bradford, Arizona St. 6'1" 250(Pg.21)
 
I really like Trevor Reilly:

Analysis
Strengths
Very solidly built frame. Good functional playing strength to beat blocks and defend the run. Very solidly built frame. Good functional playing strength to beat blocks and defend the run. Locates the ball quickly and is around it a lot. Crashes the line hard and plays with energy. Flashes shock in his punch. Fine arm-under move to come underneath blockers and work the edges. Can control and disrupt tight ends. Takes good angles. Solid tackler. Ultra-tough, mentally and physically (played through ACL injury as a junior). Extremely competitive. Very good football intelligence -- can line up a defense. Versatile -- has played every LB position and can interchange with ease. Respected tone-setter. Outstanding work ethic. Identifies with the game. Ultra-competitive.
Weaknesses
Average athletic ability and lateral agility. Can be stymied by power. Stiff-hipped and robotic moving in reverse. Has limitations in man coverage and can be mismatched by athletic tight ends. Wore a brace on his right knee and plant strength did not appear at full strength. Had arthroscopic surgery on the knee following the season and will require closer medical evaluation. Overaged -- will be a 26-year-old rookie. Really labored in positional workout at his pro day, not showing burst or agility.
Draft Projection
Rounds 4-5
Bottom Line
A country-strong, throwback, wrangler cowboy with the toughness desired to set the edge and the motor, intensity and competitiveness to produce effort sacks. Can factor as a 3-4 rush linebacker in an odd front or match up with tight ends as a strong-side linebacker in an even front. Could contribute readily as a situational rusher and, with continued strength gains, emerge as a DE prospect. Versatility is a plus.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/trevor-reilly?id=2543676
 
and Yawin Smallwood:

Analysis
Strengths
Good size, acceleration and straight-line speed. Plays on his feet and sidesteps blocks. Gets depth in his zone drops and keeps pace with backs in coverage. Highly productive three-year starter. Respected, coachable team captain. Very good leaping ability (36 1/2-inch vertical).
Weaknesses
Average eyes and instincts. Does not use his hands violently to take on and discard blocks. Shows some lower-body stiffness. Dull lateral agility. Does not play downhill and can be a step late to the perimeter. Inconsistent run fits and tackling -- too often fails to wrap and drive through ball carriers.
Draft Projection
Rounds 4-5
Bottom Line
Productive college middle linebacker at his best when he's kept clean or has a clear path. Projects best in a 4-3, where he has enough athleticism and functionality in coverage to play in the middle or on the weak side. Has starter-caliber potential, but might be the type you look to replace.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/yawin-smallwood?id=2543575
 
Christian Jones might be able to play MLB down here. Im not sure that any of the above mentioned MLB are going to be able to come in and start.
 
I figured Miami would roll the dice on Wheeler/Ellerbe for one more season. Too much money being paid there to cut bait. Next year is the "more cuttable" year. Coyle is going to have to come up with something to make those guys more successful. Would be great if those guys wake up and have good seasons.

I'd really consider Dion Jordan as a 4-3 LB if it got real bad . . . in a Von Miller type role.
 
I was told by my buddy that Max Bullough was a team captain.

He was a guy I had for 5th round but now that we are later in 4th....
 
SF Dolphin Fan said:
Any thoughts as to why Christian Jones is still available?
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I had a 4th rd grade on him. He needs to improve his power and instincts. But if his head catches up to his athleticism he will be a very good player. He has got to get more physical and man up instead of running around blocks.
 
Kdawg954 said:
I figured Miami would roll the dice on Wheeler/Ellerbe for one more season. Too much money being paid there to cut bait. Next year is the "more cuttable" year. Coyle is going to have to come up with something to make those guys more successful. Would be great if those guys wake up and have good seasons.

I'd really consider Dion Jordan as a 4-3 LB if it got real bad . . . in a Von Miller type role.
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Yeah Im not sure we are going to find a starter at this point...but you could maybe find someone who can outplay Wheeler. Or maybe that guy is already on the roster in Jenkins (I think he's probably just a nickle backer guy though).
The issue I have with Coyle is that he took his worst linebacker in Phillip Wheeler and put him in the toughest positions. Wheeler is not a good football player first and foremost, but Coyle compounded it by putting more responsibility and tough assignments on Wheeler than he did anyone else. You cant do that to arguably your worst player...you just cant.
 
I remember awhile ago smallwood was supposed to be a 2nd rounder. Idk why he fell off so much
 
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