Originally posted by NYniner85:
Originally posted by Jcool:
His numbers are somewhat inflated thanks to DC Bob Shoop, who's aggressive style of defense helped Carl Nassib get 15.5 sacks at Penn. State last year. He also is more a 4-3 end then a 3-4 linebacker so not really a fit for the 49ers.
Had 19 sacks before shoop got there gonna have to see the measurables to see if he's a 3-4 OLB.
Walterfootball said this...
"Barnett's body type might fit better in a 3-4 defense in the NFL. It wouldn't be surprising if he's actually 6-foot-2, and is a little short on length to be a 4-3 defensive end on an every-down basis. In a 4-3, he might need to be rotated more. Barnett could fit as a 3-4 outside linebacker."
Read more at http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2017dbarnett.php#5bHWpwRmRHzFJHu6.99
FWIW Walterfootball is the worst draft site. Also from freshman to sophomore year -3 in tackles, -8 in tackles for loss & just +1 in sacks. Then they bring in Bob Shoop and he has career high 13 sacks and 19 TFL (+6.5 from 2015). Just because you are an undersized DE doesn't mean you are athletic enough to play OLB.
"I see Barnett as a 4-3 defensive end in the NFL, not a 3-4 outside linebacker, but that shouldn't hurt his value. He's a really good player." - Mel Kiper.