2010 NFL Draft,Jerry Hughes,Indianapolis Colts,Ourlads.com

Jerry Hughes is a prototype Colt edge pass rusher.Two-year starter that is intense, athletic, and competitive. Projects as an outside rusher in a 3-4 or 4-3 defensive scheme. Accelerates off the ball and is disruptive in his play. Gets in the throwing lane with his hands up. Better versus the pass than the run at this point. Works to the quarterback from snap to whistle. Can burst off a block at times. Natural pass rush ability. Has a 1.65 10-yard time. His upfield quickness helps him make plays. Plays with control and violence. Durable and can play hurt. Can be single blocked and pushed around the corner. Needs to work on more counter moves. A former high school running back, he plays the game from sideline to sideline. Relies on quickness to stop the run. Fair strength at the point. Hard to tie up on a reach block. Can flatten out and turn the corner. Will not turn down contact. Had 127 career tackles, 40 1/2 tackles for loss, 28 1/2 sacks, and 8 forced fumbles. Edge speed:left 1.82, right 1.93. OSR:2/35 for defensive ends. (A-33, H-9 3/4, BP-26, 10-1.65).

2010 NFL Draft Outside Linebackers

1. Weatherspoon, Sean Missouri 6010 246 4.55

2. Bowman, Navorro* Penn State 6010 232 4.65

3. Kindle, Sergio Texas 6040 242 4.65

4. Sapp, Ricky Clemson 6040 245 4.75

5. Norwood, Eric South Carolina 6000 252 4.75

6. Hughes, Jerry Texas Christian 6020 255 4.70

7. Curran,Rennie* Georgia 5110 225 4.65

Sean Weatherspoon is a three down linebacker that is talented and
instinctive. Good pass coverage awareness. Takes good drops and gets
depth. Good ability in the run game to get through traffic and find the ball.

Junior entry, Navorro Bowman is active with over 200 tackles the past
two years. A good athlete who has the speed and range to get outside.
Takes good pursuit angles. Doesn’t stay blocked. Quick to shed. Missed
first three games with a groin injury. Graduated in December. Has off field
red flags.
Sergio Kindle has explosive first step quickness off the edge.
Athletic with natural pass rushing ability. Plays both in a two-point
stance or with his hand in the dirt. Productive over the past two years.

Ricky Sapp is a natural pass rusher and projects to a 3-4 outside rush
linebacker. He had 14 tackles for loss including five sacks. Has the frame
to gain weight and get bigger and stronger. Eric Norwood has good lateral
down the line quickness. Explosive first step as an edge pass rusher.
Football smart and instinctive in his play. Good production over his
career.
Jerry Hughes projects as a 3-4 outside rush linebacker. Relentless
to the quarterback. Has an outstanding burst to close on the ball carrier.
Consistent every-down effort.
Rennie Curran is a junior entry.
Undersized sideline to sideline tackling machine. Athletic through traffic
and will get a fit and square up in the hole. ABOVE AVERAGE

Others with draftable grades: Kyle Bosworth (UCLA), Lee Campbell
(Minnesota), Reggie Carter (UCLA), Justin Cole (San Jose State), Harry
Coleman (LSU), Kavell Conner (Clemson), AJ Edds (Iowa), Keaton
Kristick (Oregon State), Simoni Lawrence (Minnesota), Sean Lee (Penn
State), Samuel Maxwell (Kentucky), Perry Riley (LSU), Steven Sylvester
(Utah), Dekoda Watson (Florida State)
Underclassmen: Navorro Bowman (Penn State), Rennie Curran (Georgia),
Thaddeus Gibson (Ohio State)

Average number of outside linebackers drafted per year: 16