Next spring's NFL Draft should be littered with pass rushers and versatile linebackers, so who will your team take when the top prospects are off the board?
6. Su'a Cravens - OLB, USC
His versatility could either make or break his NFL Draft stock, because whoever drafts him will have to be willing to move him around the field. Think of Tyrann Mathieu and how well he's taken to the Arizona Cardinals' defense.
Similarly, Cravens may not make his impact felt in the NFL right away, but his skill set could be an asset - or an "X-factor" - on the right defense. A former safety, he could match up well with receiving running backs, but he also proved he can be disruptive in the backfield.
7. Darron Lee - OLB, Ohio State
In his first mock draft, ESPN's Todd McShay stated Lee could use more polish by spending another season at Ohio State. His stats are impressive, and they prove he can get into the backfield, but scouts may wonder if they were a product of opposing offenses focusing on stopping Joey Bosa and Adolphus Washington.
McShay stated Lee would "probably be a first-round pick" this spring, but he could vault to the Top-10 if returned to Ohio State and dominated as the focal point of the Buckeyes' defense.
8. A'Shawn Robinson/Jarran Reed - DT, Alabama
ESPN's Mel Kiper ranked these two 12th and 13th on his first Big Board and they may well be interchangeable. Unsurprisingly, Alabama has multiple defensive players projected to be first-round selections, ho hum.
Both are physically imposing and will be able to fit in any defensive scheme as run-blockers with the ability to sometimes rush the passer.
9. Emmanuel Ogbah - DE, Oklahoma State
He's a late-first-round prospect because he's talented, versatile, and has a high ceiling, but seems to still be learning technique. Being drafted late in the first round could also be beneficial for both Ogbah and the team that takes him.
Bleeding Green Nation described Ogbah's interesting draft stock at length, noting he would probably fit better on a team where he can be the second string while he develops his game.
10. Scooby Wright - OLB, Arizona
He put up massive numbers two seasons ago, but missed significant time with a worrisome foot injury most recently. If Wright had stayed healthy, scouts would probably consider him among the best linebackers available.
His talent and his production well-documented, Wright's draft stock could depend on how he does in physical drills at the combine and in private workouts.
