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
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