Draft Rewind 2010 - Greg Hardy - Carolina Panthers

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about GREG HARDY: Mississippi, 6037 281 4.86. Started 13 games over career. Explosive edge speed from the left side. Can turn the corner and flatten down the line. Turns speed to power on his pass rush. Gains an advantage with his first upfield step and get off. Speed, acceleration, and talent are first round caliber. Lacks a high level of consistency. When he plays, he has undeniable talent and natural pass rushing skills. Question passion for the game and the desire to be a consummate pro player. Injury history has caused him to miss several games over his four year career. Was heavy at the East-West game and gained more weight prior to the Combine. Had his best year in 2007 when he made 52 tackles, 18 1/2 tackles for loss, and 10 sacks. In 2009 he had 16 tackles, 6 1/2 for loss, and 5 sacks. Career stats are 122 tackles, 39 1/2 tackles for loss, and 26 1/2 sacks. Edge speed:left 1.67, right 1.99. OSR:30/35. Third/fourth round. (A-34, H-9 3/4, BP-21, 10-1.82).

2010 NFL Draft Defensive Ends

1. Morgan, Derrick* Georgia Tech 6040 280 4.80

2. Dunlap, Carlos* Florida 6060 290 4.80

3. Griffin, Everson* Southern Cal 6030 280 4.80

4. Graham, Brandon Michigan 6006 275 4.80

5. Hardy,Greg Mississippi 6040 260 4.75

Derrick Morgan, junior entry. Sudden first step quickness. Lines up at
both right and left end depending on the match-ups. Plays well on his feet
or down in four-point stance. ACC Defensive Player of the Year. Plays
hard every down. Carlos Dunlap, junior entry with good athletic ability
and edge pass rush quickness. A speed rusher that is active with his long
arms. Everson Griffin, junior entry, plays both in a two-point stance or
down in a three-point stance. Plays like a linebacker on his feet. Quick
first step to rush the quarterback. Good lateral quickness and works to
finish the play. Brandon Graham is shorter than ideal but is productive
and competitive. Greg Hardy spends more time in the “tub” than Hugh
Hefner’s houseguests. When he plays, he has undeniable talent, speed,
athletic ability, and natural pass rushing skills. ABOVE AVERAGE

Others with draftable grades: Rahim Alem (LSU), Tyson Alualu
(California), Danny Batten (South Dakota State), Alex Carrington
(Arkansas State), Antonio Coleman (Auburn), Jermaine Cunningham
(Florida), Dexter Davis (Arizona State), Hall Davis (Louisiana-Lafayette),
Brandon Deaderick (Alabama), Auston English (Oklahoma), John Fletcher
(Wyoming), Junior Galette (Stillman), Carl Ihenacho (San Jose State),
Jammie Kirlew (Indiana), Austen Lane (Murray State), Brandon Lang
(Troy), Erik Lorig (Stanford), Albert McClellan (Marshall), Greg Middleton
(Indiana), Nawa’akoa Misi (Utah), James Ruffin (Northern Iowa), O’Brien
Schofield (Wisconsin), George Selvie (South Florida), Cameron Sheffield
(South Florida), Daniel Te’o-Nesheim (Washington), Adrian Tracy
(William & Mary), Lorenzo Washington (Alabama), CJ Wilson (East
Carolina), Lawrence Wilson (Ohio State), Lindsey Witten (Connecticut),
Corey Wootton (Northwestern), Willie Young (North Carolina State)

Underclassmen: Kevin Basped (Nevada), Carlos Dunlap (Florida), Clifton
Geathers (South Carolina), Everson Griffin (Southern Cal), Jerome Hayes
(Penn State), Derrick Morgan (Georgia Tech), Jason Pierre-Paul (South
Florida), Jason Worildo (Virginia Tech)

Average number of defensive ends drafted per year: 23