NFL Combine

[bigdog_10_2002]

until we fix the pass rush, corner back is not a huge priority.

A defensive backfield of asomugha and a. samuel would look mediocre with last years scheme and the lack of pressure

[jonathan28]

Anyone that wants to look at solid players that the Panthers realistically have a shot at picking are Robert Ayers DE from Tenn and Evander "Ziggy" Hood DT from Mizzou.

[carpanfan96]

I Like Connor Barwin from Cinci in the second round.

[TerriblePizza]

What about DJ Moore, CB from Vandy? This kid can straight play, not only on defense but he's a killer return man.

[Squirrel]

You can watch the combine on NFL.com

http://www.nfl.com/combine/live/landing

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

I like the Orakpo kid from Texas but he's got Vernon Gholston written all over him IMO.

Thats a load considering they don't even play the same position

Gholston is a 6'3, 264 lb, linebacker

Orakpo is a 6'4, 260 lb, DEFENSIVE END

and ORAKPO IS A BEAST, MONSTER, AND A FREAK!!!

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[mmmbeans]

Thats a load considering they don't even play the same position

Gholston is a 6'3, 264 lb, linebacker

Orakpo is a 6'4, 260 lb, DEFENSIVE END

and ORAKPO IS A BEAST, MONSTER, AND A FREAK!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZTelDHwUwY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=973K3oPlof8

they played the same position in college, they will play the same position in the nfl.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

Orakpo did not play linebacker his senior year in college watch the video's he is coming f from the defensive end position. He is listed in the combine as a DEFENSIVE END as his primary position. HE WILL BE A DEFENSIVE END IN THE NFL!!!

[mmmbeans]

Gholston played DE at ohio state.

Orakpo imo is too light to play DE and will be drafted by a 3-4 team to play OLB.

[TerriblePizza]

Orakpo did not play linebacker his senior year in college watch the video's he is coming f from the defensive end position. He is listed in the combine as a DEFENSIVE END as his primary position. HE WILL BE A DEFENSIVE END IN THE NFL!!!

I believe the comparison is that he's a workout warrior and a potential bust because he's only good at workouts, not the playing part.

That's the parallels being drawn.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

Except we drafted Hilee Taylor for Defensive End who is smaller than Orakpo and before you say something like Hilee Taylor is faster well actually Orakpo is faster they are very similar except Orakpo can hold his own by himself and brings an excellent work ethic.

Trust me on this Orakpo will play DEFENSIVE END in the NFL. Just look how similar they are

Taylor- 6-2, 250lbs, DE, 40- 4.85

Orakpo- 6-4, 260, DE, 40- 4.61

and in 2008 Orakpo's stats looked like this and he came back from an injury to accomplish this.

In his 11 games

Tackles:40

Solo's:31

Assists:9

Sacks:11

[mmmbeans]

Except we drafted Hilee Taylor for Defensive End who is smaller than Orakpo and before you say something like Hilee Taylor is faster well actually Orakpo is faster they are very similar except Orakpo can hold his own by himself and brings an excellent work ethic.

Trust me on this Orakpo will play DEFENSIVE END in the NFL. Just look how similar they are

Taylor- 6-2, 250lbs, DE, 40- 4.85

Orakpo- 6-4, 260, DE, 40- 4.61

and in 2008 Orakpo's stats looked like this and he came back from an injury to accomplish this.

In his 11 games

Tackles:40

Solo's:31

Assists:9

Sacks:11

Taylor is a situational pass rusher and was taken in the seventh round....

It's possible that Orakpo plays DE in the nfl, but I doubt it.

Meh. We'll see.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

I honestly think Orakpo will end up being a John Abraham type of player they are very, very similar in strength, height, weight, and other categories. I beleive Orakpo will be a great NFL player

[frash.exe]

Gholston played DE at ohio state.

Orakpo imo is too light to play DE and will be drafted by a 3-4 team to play OLB.

not every DE has to be 2000lbs at the pro level.