would you take a shot on a player who has never played football 7th round?

[LinvilleGorge]

The fact that he does look like a linebacker should speak volumes.

It would in a body building contest. His workout numbers would matter at a track meet.

Is he a great athlete for his size? Sure, but the guy's never played football. Go back and look at Brock Lesnar's workout numbers. Ridiculous. However, he couldn't make the Vikings roster despite having actually played football through HS.

[C47]

It would in a body building contest. His workout numbers would matter at a track meet.

Is he a great athlete for his size? Sure, but the guy's never played football. Go back and look at Brock Lesnar's workout numbers. Ridiculous. However, he couldn't make the Vikings roster despite having actually played football through HS.

Every single guy is different though. Just because a roided up pro wrestler can't make it doesn't mean a Rugby and track athlete can't either....

[Cam2Ligit2Quit]

http://www.nfl.com/n...egional-combine

I know what most of you are thinking. But in the 7th... this kind of freakish talent is rare. and on a throw away pick why not...can't be worst than fua and mcclain.

if Armanti Edwards was a 3rd round Pick, I will pick him in the 7th or even the 6th round if we had one... by the way how many 7th rounders are on our current roster, my point exactly and Rugby is kind of similar to Football

[LinvilleGorge]

Every single guy is different though. Just because a roided up pro wrestler can't make it doesn't mean a Rugby and track athlete can't either....

Agreed. I just wouldn't want to waste any pick on a guy who has no football experience or was years removed from the sport. I mean, hell, other than Antonio Gates is there any other guy in the NFL who fits that mold? Even he was a UDFA.

[C47]

Is it really wasting a pick though if you take him in the seventh? The chances of a seventh even making the final roster are slim to none anyway. I would much rather take a guy who has freakish ability but needs to learn the nuances of the game, then take a guy who doesn't have that ridiculous high ceiling, and at best will probably be a Special Teams player....

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

It would in a body building contest. His workout numbers would matter at a track meet.

Is he a great athlete for his size? Sure, but the guy's never played football. Go back and look at Brock Lesnar's workout numbers. Ridiculous. However, he couldn't make the Vikings roster despite having actually played football through HS.

You're arguing with the wrong person, if you would have read the previous posts you would realize that I meant that post in a negative way. I don't want my 300 pound defensive end looking like a linebacker.

[micnificent28]

At nearly 6-foot-6 and 304 pounds doesn't he have to play DE? And rugby is pretty close to football minus some of the rules. Not like he's someguy who's a softy(bolt) track athlete who's never been in a similar situation.

[La Pantera]

At nearly 6-foot-6 and 304 pounds doesn't he have to play DE? And rugby is pretty close to football minus some of the rules. Not like he's someguy who's a softy(bolt) track athlete who's never been in a similar situation.

Or 3 tech.

[LinvilleGorge]

With his frame, he'd have to add another 30# or so to play the 3 technique. He'd be losing a lot of leverage on the inside. Based solely on his measurable, I think he'd probably be best suited as a 3-4 DE.

[C47]

I get that people are hesitant because he's never played a down of football and that's understandable, but until two years ago Ziggy Ansah hadn't either. Now with that short experience he's likely a top ten pick. You get this kid in the seventh and get him into film study and working with coaches on learning the game and the sky could be the limit with the God given ability he has....

[La Pantera]

With his frame, he'd have to add another 30# or so to play the 3 technique. He'd be losing a lot of leverage on the inside. Based solely on his measurable, I think he'd probably be best suited as a 3-4 DE.

I disagree. Most 3 techs are in the 300lb range. Matter of fact the guy is built very similar to Brockers and Cox. IF he could play the game he'd be a 5 tech or a 3...and probably DE as well because he's similar in size to hardy also. Who by the way plays a lot of 3 tech himself, on passing downs.

[ItsPantone278]

Put on another 30 lbs and play NT then we'll talk.

[Ken]

Hell yes, I would take the dude in the 7th round. Are you kidding?

1) He's a freak athlete. Very rare athleticism for his body type.

2) He's played rugby which is just as physical as the NFL(if you doubt that, watch a rugby game), so he's used to physicality.

3) He has a high IQ, ergo he's smart, should be able to pick up on the NFL game in at least 2 years, let's not pretend an NFL scheme is rocket science.

4) It's a 7th round pick... how many 7th rounders have made teams each season?

5) Main problem is would be if he can develop NFL instincts and experience.

6) So what if DE is not a need for the Panthers NOW? Never can have too many quality pass rushers and things change VERY fast in the NFL.(injuries, erosion etc.)

[C47]

People who are screaming DE isn't a need right now are sure going to be pretty pissed when we can't re-sign Hardy next year (and it's a very real possibility), and CJ is getting doubled every play again....