Top 10 defensive ends in the NFL Draft

TOP 10 DEFENSIVE ENDS

Brian Orakpo, Texas, 6-3, 263

Had 11.5 sacks and 19 TFL in 2008; can play OLB in a 3-4

Tyson Jackson, LSU, 6-4, 295

Could also play tackle; his strength presents problems for OTs

Robert Ayers, Tennessee, 6-3, 272

Production remains a question; might be an ideal LDE

Aaron Maybin, Penn State, 6-4, 249

An explosive pass rusher; has the body to add significant weight

Everette Brown, Florida State, 6-2, 256

46.5 career TFLs second in FSU history; 13.5 sacks in '08

Michael Johnson, Georgia Tech, 6-7, 266

First-team All-ACC; has plenty of untapped potential

Larry English, Northern Illinois, 6-2, 255

Projects as OLB in 3-4 scheme; 57 career TFLs

Lawrence Sidbury, Richmond, 6-3, 266

Fastest DL in the draft; competition level under scrutiny

Paul Kruger, Utah, 6-4, 263

16.5 TFLs in '08; injury history is a concern

David Veikune, Hawaii, 6-3, 257

Lacks ideal size but makes numerous plays on hustle alone