Andre Branch OLB Clemson

[HPF Bob]

But how many of those would fit a Phillips 3-4 defense for OLB?

22 *Nick Perry DE 3 Southern California rJr 6-3 271 1
30 Andre Branch DE 4 Clemson rSr 6-4 259 1-2
50 Vinny Curry DE 6 Marshall rSr 6-3 266 2
24 *Whitney Mercilus OLB 2 Illinois rJr 6-4 261 1
57 Shea McClellin OLB 6 Boise State rSr 6-3 260 2

And how many teams run a 3-4 defense now? A bunch.

[barrett]

I am torn about going OLB in the first. I think we definitely have some need after Mario left, but I am also very positive about Braman (and even Nading). If we take an OLB in the 1st then draft position will dictate that he is at least one of our 3 rotation guys for OLB/3rd down DE. I would almost rather a mid round pick or two so that it comes down to the actual best player and Braman has a real chance to win snaps if he deserves them.

[NBT]

I am not torn at all about going for LB in the first. I think we have sufficient depth at LB to prosper at the position. I would like the first round of the Draft to play out like this:

1. WR Stephon Hill, or TE Coby Fleener if Hill is gone.