DT Earl Mitchell, Round 3, #81 Overall

[painekiller]

here is a nice article about the kid

He might be able to block on the goal line in a jumbo package, and I would think he will be one of the wedge guys on ST.

Nice off the radar pick, he was rated 213 by cbssports.com

I like the pick, he fits the Lamarr Houston mold IMO.

[HPF Bob]

Welcome home, Earl.

[Fonz the Boss]

Situational player.... He'll go into jumbo goal line packages and report as an eligible receiver. He will also add depth to the D-line.

[Warren]

Originally Posted by painekiller

He might be able to block on the goal line in a jumbo package, and I would think he will be one of the wedge guys on ST.

He should be a good blocker on special teams but remember the NFL has outlawed wedge blocking on kickoffs due to injury concerns.

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by Warren

He should be a good blocker on special teams but remember the NFL has outlawed wedge blocking on kickoffs due to injury concerns.

But that is still the name of the position of the 4 guys who stand on the 20 on kickoffs. They still can pair up but they can not group up (more than 2 guys within X yards of each other), The problem still is the gunners (outside guys) still move toward the center of the field and the wedge comes back together in the course of blocking the defenders running toward the ball carrier.

That is never called as long as the 4 guys do not start out together.

[Blitzwood]

Anybody doubting this kid's abilities should check this video out.

He's got a great motor and looked good against USC's ground game, winning player of the week AND the game. Not to shabby.