Daryl Washington, OLB Ourlads All-Rookie Team 2010

Daryl Washington was drafted in the 2nd round 47th overall
selection by the Arizona Cardinals.What Ourlads Guide to
the NFL Draft had to say about Washington:

Washington, Daryl Texas Christian 6016 230 4.65
One-year starter. Highly competitive undersized run defender
with long arms. Finds the ball quickly. Plays in a 4-2-5 defensive
scheme. Shows good overall athletic ability. Not great on his
initial read as he will false step at times. Leads with his hands
taking on blocks but is inconsistent to shed block. Tends to bend
at the waist, taking on block and lacks power to hold up. Will
get locked on occasionally and taken out of the play. At his best
in pursuit. Takes good angles and does a nice job on the backside
when the play is away. Good range in pursuit and can be sudden
in change of direction. Does a good job wading through the
traffic. Shows coverage tools and takes good drops and breaks
well on the ball. He recovers well and covers a lot of ground in
zone coverage. Can play short man coverage or run with a tight
end down the field. Keeps tempo laterally on wide running plays
and makes the tackle when the back turns up. Will shoulder
punch a back. Blows up the shuffle passes. Bounces outside
quickly to make a play. Stays square on inside running lanes but
lacks bulk to consistently hold his ground. Will contribute on all
special teams. A three-down linebacker if he gets stronger against
the run. Had 222 tackles in his career, 20 1/2 tackles for loss, 5
1/2 sacks, and 6 passes broken up. OSR:5/15. Third/fourth round.
(A-34 1/2, H-9 1/2, BP-17, SS-DNP).