Lawrence Wilson, Carolina Panthers, 166th Pick, 6th Round, 2011 NFL Draft

Wilson, Lawrence Connecticut 6006 229 4.75

Four-year starter who fills instinctively and quickly in the run game. Has functional strength to take on lead blocks and disengage from lineman. A better than average athlete with the versatility to play in a 4-3 or 3-4 defensive scheme. A sideline to sideline tackling vacuum. Needs more bulk and overall strength to hold up under the Sunday pounding. Best when covered up. An undersized but athletic linebacker with good quickness and agility. Finished pursuit. Raw as he struggled with some reads and fitting gaps. Was solid in tackling and pass rush drills. Good initial quickness on snap. A situational type linebacker. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.