2013 Defensive Line Prospects (DE, DT, and NT)

Originally posted by bigwads:

Originally posted by dtg_9er:
This article covers your question: http://www.rollbamaroll.com/2012/8/20/3254034/the-2012-crimson-tide-defensive-line

"After a breakout season spent mainly at DE, Jesse Williams is now devoted full time to anchoring the line at nose tackle. At 6-4 320, the senior JUCO transfer is likely more suited to playing in the middle, but with a dearth of ability on the ends and a season veteran in Josh Chapman, Williams was needed more as a "swing" player, working inside and out as the situation dictated."

Thanks. It looks like this was written before the year though and he was still playing de most of the year.

I'm just having a really hard time taking Williams with one of our first two picks when some true ng are available later on in the draft and some better pure 34 de are available as well.

Originally posted by PTulini:

Sure, he'll need some coaching up, but I think he's a natural fit. No question he has the ability to be a NT. And we wouldn't need him to play all three downs. We could use him like Isaac Sopoaga. Jim Tomsula would love this guy!

Originally posted by bigwads:
Thanks. It looks like this was written before the year though and he was still playing de most of the year.

I'm just having a really hard time taking Williams with one of our first two picks when some true ng are available later on in the draft and some better pure 34 de are available as well.

John Jenkins, a defensive tackle from Georgia who is viewed as a potential first-round NFL draft pick, says he has worked so hard since the end of the college football season that he's lost 38 pounds and is now down to 332.

Jenkins' camp has released a video of him running on a treadmill, showing off impressive speed for a man who is, they say, down to 332.

Not many people can refer to themselves as "down to 332," but Jenkins isn't built like many people. He weighed in at the Scouting Combine at 343, which was down from the 354 he was listed at in Georgia's football program. But Jenkins told the Macon Telegraph that Georgia's football program was being charitable, and he was actually heavier than 354.

"When you're in the moment, you don't want the negative feedback," Jenkins said. "The program stuck behind me, kept saying I was 354, when in all reality I was 370."

Even with that extra 38 pounds of body fat, Jenkins moved well for a big guy. But for Jenkins to be a first-round pick, some NFL team will need to be convinced that he can stay closer to 332

Originally posted by PTulini:
Can you guys explain to me the Webzone's fascination with Datone Jones?

Originally posted by 5280High:

Originally posted by PTulini:

Can you guys explain to me the Webzone's fascination with Datone Jones?

Most impressive D-lineman at the senior bowl, often unblockable in 1v1 drills and looks like he can bulk up turning him into a perfect 3-4 end prospect. Thats it in a nutshell.

Originally posted by WRATHman44:

Originally posted by 5280High:

Originally posted by PTulini:
Can you guys explain to me the Webzone's fascination with Datone Jones?

Most impressive D-lineman at the senior bowl, often unblockable in 1v1 drills and looks like he can bulk up turning him into a perfect 3-4 end prospect. Thats it in a nutshell.

Add to that: consistent high motor guy with track record of occupying multiple blockers to help teammates get home on pass rush (reminds me of a certain cowboy).

Originally posted by PTulini: