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I am still waiting for Gholston to be used to his best talent. He has the perfect combination of size and speed that will cause problems for any offense. He can blitz using both his power and speed, giving him multiple ways to attack an offense.
What impresses me most about Gholston is his ability to play more than one position (like most 3-4 linebackers). Gholston has equally the same amount of talent at the linebacker position as he does at the defensive end position.
His overall athletic ability and size is what many NFL teams want in their outside backers, but Gholston needs to finally do something with that talent. Ryan might be the guy that can use Gholston to his fullest potential, which could mean opponents have another problem to avoid when facing the Jets' defense.
39. Kieth Rivers (CIN)
Rivers actually had a pretty decent season, up until Hines Ward cleaned his clock. That injury set Rivers back last season, but he can now use that lost time as motivation and drive to succeed this year. His athletic talent is very impressive.
He has the quickness and speed to catch any ball carrier trying to run to the outside, and the toughness to develop as a reliable inside defender. His awareness needs to improve (obviously after the hit Hines delivered), but seems setup to bring success to himself and the Bengal defense in the long run.
His lack of intensity surprised me as well, but overall was productive until his broken jaw.
40. Freddy Keiaho (IND)
His tackling is as consistent as they come, but he is not going to make the big play that defenses need in certain situations.
41. Clay Matthews (GB)
He is coming into a nice situation in Green bay and has the talent and opportunity to develop into one of the league's best.
42. Greg Ellis (OAK)
He is still sour about the Dallas situation, so he might play with a purpose and chip on his shoulders.
Kansas City is a place where he can do that and produce.
43. Leroy Hill (SEA)
A very underrated and aggressive backer who has great hitting skills along with blitzing.
A low-key player who makes big plays from time to time.
44. Ben Leber (MIN)
A great role player who runs with a motor and never gives up on a play. A fundamental tackler who understands what to do in certain situations.
45. Jamie Winborn (DEN)
Winborn really impressed me last year with his leadership potential and pure aggression.
He hit holes hard and made a lot of tackles.
46. DeMorrio Williams (KC)
His athletic talent is very nice, but his football skill has yet to improve in his time spent in the league.
He will make a nice play from time to time, but his better days were spent in Atlanta (if you can call it better days).
47. Scott Shanle (NO)
Another underrated role player who does a good job of containment and breaking down on tackles.
His speed lacks compared to many outside backers.
48. Brian Cushing (HOU)
Has the ability to win Defensive Rookie of the Year and the attitude to help Houston's defense strive in the right direction.
A hard working player with a tough mindset is exactly the type of player Houston's defense was missing to just becoming one of the best.
49. Mike Vrabel (NE)
A reliable veteran player who is also used on offense. Seems like the perfect utility player to Belichick.
Still a great tackler with reliable playmaking skills that make him a very clutch player.
50. Clint Ingram (JAC)
A very athletic linebacker with a lot more heart than brains. He has the potential to become a solid player given the right system and ability to grow in maturity.
51. Chike Okeafor (ARI)
52. Parys Haralson (SF)
53. Stephen Nicholas (ATL)
54. Boss Bailey (DEN)
55. Justin Durant (JAC)
56. Na'il Diggs (CAR)
57. Keith Ellison (BUF)
58. Keith Brooking (DAL)
59. Rocky McIntosh (WAS)
60. Gerris Wilkerson (NYG)
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