The three pass rushers I've seen draftniks slotting for Tampa at #7 are Kony Ealy, Anthony Barr and Khalil Mack. Below are each of their draft profiles (from CBS Sports) and a highlight video.KONY EALY, DESCHOOL: MISSOURI | CONFERENCE: SECCOLLEGE EXPERIENCE: JUNIOR | HOMETOWN: NEW MADRID, MO
OVERVIEWAn explosive playmaker who has a good combination of pass rush and run stop abilities ... Is coming off a very good sophomore season, and he'll be expected to continue that upward path after starting 10 games a year ago ... Opens spring camp listed atop the depth chart at one end position.ANALYSISSTRENGTHS: Ealy's athleticism jumps off the tape. Operating at LDE for the Tigers, Ealy showed good initial quickness off the snap to force right tackles into respecting his speed rush. He also has a quick spin move back to the inside to complement his speed. Perhaps best of all, when he gets a lane, Ealy closes quickly on the ball-carrier.WEAKNESSES: Ealy is prone to coming off the snap too high, making himself vulnerable to cut blocks. He also spends too much time battling with blockers at the line of scrimmage, needing to improve his hand play to disengage quicker, as well as showing better awareness of where the ball is headed.--ROB RANG
Ealy's Highlight Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YLMTlSroAM
ANTHONY BARR, OLBSCHOOL: UCLA | CONFERENCE: PAC12COLLEGE EXPERIENCE: SENIOR | HOMETOWN: SAN PEDRO, CA
OVERVIEWDuring the recruiting process, the promise to keep Barr as a ballcarrier on offense swayed him to UCLA, but with head coach Jim Mora taking over in 2012 and a crowded backfield, Barr agreed to move to linebacker that spring. To say he flourished at the new position would be a vast understatement.Barr's evolution from running back to outside linebacker and a potential top-five selection in the 2014 draft is one of the more extraordinary developments in college football over the past two years.Powerful and athletic, Barr can be a terror off the edge. After racking up 13.5 sacks and 21.5 tackles for loss as a junior, he added 20 tackles for loss, 10 sacks and three forced fumbles in 2013. He earned a cupboard full of awards in the process, including the Lott Impact Trophy, first team Walter Camp All-American and first team All-Pac-12.Scouts feel that Barr is stout enough to handle strong-side duties in the 4-3 alignment but believe his best fit is as a stand-up outside linebacker in the 3-4.ANALYSISStrengths: Perhaps most impressive qualities are Barr's balance, lateral agility and acceleration, which he uses to break down in the open field as well as when exploding into ballcarriers for ferocious hits.Freakish combination of size and athleticism. Possesses long arms, extraordinary burst off the ball and explosive closing ability -- a terrifying combination that gives him an immediate advantage over pass-blockers. Developing swim move to complement his speed, and possesses the strength and use of leverage to effectively bull-rush.Followed up breakout junior season with another standout campaign despite facing constant double-team attention. Causes holding penalties due to his athletic motor and power to rip through blocks.Weaknesses: Still developing as a run defender. Will be tested in coverage if working as a stand-up linebacker in a 3-4 scheme. Raw as a two-year player on the defensive side of the ball in coverage, and will need to pick up NFL schemes quickly to be more than a situational pass rusher as a rookie.Compares To: Demarcus Ware, Cowboys -- To develop into the all-around performer that Ware has become, however, Barr will need to show better leverage and overall physicality, especially when offenses run his direction.
Barr's Highlight Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxPf3bj_VbE
KHALIL MACK, OLBSCHOOL: BUFFALO | CONFERENCE: MACCOLLEGE EXPERIENCE: SENIOR | HOMETOWN: FORT PIERCE, FL
OVERVIEWAn under-the-radar high school recruit, Mack enrolled at Buffalo and redshirted in 2009.He became a starter in 2010 and started all but one game over the past four seasons, leaving Buffalo as the most productive defensive player in program history with school records for sacks (28.5), tackles for loss (75) and forced fumbles (16), the latter two also being FBS records.Mack played a hybrid linebacker role in the Bulls' 3-4 scheme, seeing time with his hand on the ground and also standing up off the edge.He is built very well for the position with good functional strength and movement skills to quickly disengage blocks and easily accelerate to chase down the ballcarrier or disrupt the pocket. Mack did most of his damage against mediocre competition in the MAC, but he also showed he can match up against top tier teams with excellent games against Ohio State and Baylor in 2013.His natural skill-set projects him as one of the draft's top pass rushers and probable top 10 selection.ANALYSISSTRENGTHS: Strongly put together frame with good body thickness throughout. Very good take-on strength with powerful wrists and hands, using his arm to jolt and lock out.Plays fast in pursuit with very good closing burst. Smooth lateral movements with good range, surging with his hips. Uses his length well to engage, swim and swat and uses a wide array of moves to keep blockers guessing.Active and powerful upper body to rip through blocks and won't stay tied up long. Physical striker and hits through his target. Keeps his eyes elevated to quickly locate and track to chase and finish.Versatile skill-set and has experience lining up all over the front seven. Relentless motor and feeds off the energy of the game. Four-year starter (48 career starts) and didn't miss a game due to injury in college. FBS career records for forced fumbles (16) and tackles for loss (75, tied with Jason Babin).WEAKNESSES: Lacks ideal range in coverage and needs to play with more consistent leverage and fluidity in his drops. Room to improve his instincts in space to do a better job anticipating the action.Not the most consistent tackler in space. Doesn't always explode off the ball and needs to improve his snap anticipation. Needs to do a better job keeping himself clean through traffic.Missed the 2012 season opener due to a one-game suspension for violating team rules. Needs to stay focused and prove he has the mental aptitude to make the jump to the next level.COMPARES TO: Robert Quinn, Rams - Mack is a little more versatile, but both have an excellent blend of quickness and power to be effective sacking the quarterback or stopping the run.--Dane Brugler (2/11/14)
Mack's Highlight Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8cifq0S0yI
My personal preference is for Ealy, if he falls to us. I'd also be fine with Barr, but I think we could trade down to 12 or so and still get Mack.Which one do you prefer, Buc fans?
Out of the three, I prefer Mack, then Ealy. Not a fan of Barr for the Bucs
ive been on the Ealy bandwagon for a long time
Being a South Carolina fan, the only one of the three I have watched extensively is Ealy. And I am not sold. He would be a good second round pick, and may become a slightly above average LE IMO. I have not watched any of Mack except this video, but he looks like he has the makings of a stud. Barr may not fit the scheme Frazier wants to run, but from the little bit I have watched he has the most upside. Good coaches get the best players on the field in the best situations to succeed. So if I had to choose out of three I would say Barr.
Easy decision for me...give me Mack! Dude is going to be a beast in the NFL, IMO. He'd be a 4-3 DE for us and he can do that and then some.
Mack>Ealy>Barr
Mack would be the best player available at 7 and the only one of those three that has pro bowl potential. I view early as a second round prospect being pushed to the first because of the lack of quality DEs this year. And Barr is a good mid first prospect.
to me it looks like Barr doesn't try to fight through blocks. he just tries to run around people and that isn't going to work in the NFL. id like to see him be more physical instead of just trying to rely on speed
I agree with the above to posts concerning Ealy and Barr
Mack BarrEaly In that order for me
Not to put allot of stock in this....but as we all sift through highlight reels on you tube I'm sure you will notice that some players will have a 2 minute reel comprised of the same 5 plays shown from 5 different angles. Ealy is that guy.Conversely when I watch Trent Murphy I see 8 minutes of new play after new play after new play.
Not to put allot of stock in this....but as we all sift through highlight reels on you tube I'm sure you will notice that some players will have a 2 minute reel comprised of the same 5 plays shown from 5 different angles. Ealy is that guy.Conversely when I watch Trent Murphy I see 8 minutes of new play after new play after new play.
I rank Murphy above Ealy
Not sure Ealy is a top 10 pick. My gut still says Barr of those 3
Not sure Ealy is a top 10 pick. My gut still says Barr of those 3
we've been on the same page for the last month or so but all good things must come to an end. Hopefully you see the light and notice that Barr is overrated and Khalil Mack is the real deal.
Out of those three I'd probably pick aaron donald.
