neko Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 The Falcons are showing a range of interest (rd1-udfa) in specific DE/OLB prospects who all share a few things in common:1. excellent/elite pass rushing talent2. excellent/elite speed & explosion test numbers3. the hips, agility and ability to drop back in coverage4. DEs in college that were lined up in various ways to attack the QBIngam, McClellin, Law & Nduka, so far...*listed at 6'4", 240lbs for senior year. certainly has gained weight since then.Nduka is a complete enigma to me at the moment. In his highlight video he shows tremendous explosion & agility. He played for a small school that played for the national championship two years in a row (won once). His playing time has diminished over the past 3 seasons. Did not start in 2012 but had starts in 2010 & 2011, raising significant questions and concerns about why. According to a Bearkat fan they use a heavy rotation of LBs so it would explain some limited snaps. Nduka could be nothing, but TD looks under every stone and right now he seems to be looking for something in particular.All I have found is this video: -near 2:00 watch him stop and redirect to smoothly chase a RB running into the flat for a pass.Nduka's Super Regional Combine results (edit: I would really like to know where this person found Nduka's official numbers.)1st # = official record; 2nd # = best of combine 2012; 3rd # = Nduka; how he ranks with the combine playersBench: 36, 36, 33 2nd overall40: 4.40, 4.47, 4.57 3rd overallVert: 42.5, 39.5, 39 2nd overallBroad: 11'1", 10'7", 10'1" T-7th overallfrom: http://katfans.com/f...hp?topic=4695.0these stats were posted on the youtube page of the above video6'4 252lbsVertical Jump: 42"Broad Jump: 10' 1"Shuttle 4.34Obviously Shea or Ingram would be nice, but realistically we are probably targeting more of a project player that has the elite raw ability for Nolan to mold. Currently I am leaning towards Law ONLY because he had mad production and there are enough scouting notes to confirm he has attractive intangibles. For Nduka there is very little info to go on, and I hope there is a good answer as to why he played so little as a senior. Physically he could be the most gifted. He has good height and a long frame to line up as a legit 4-3 DE after some development.anyhoo, something to chew on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rai Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 I'd love Shea McClellin. He can play from anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
head busta from augusta Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Looks like we are showing interest!"After the drills, he was approached by several scouts including ones from the Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Pittsburg Steelers and Atlanta Falcons."http://www.houstonianonline.com/sports/former-bearkat-football-player-hopeful-that-nfl-is-in-his-future-1.2718529#.T4FFY9Uv58E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaJoe Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 thx neko. good info. Nduka appears very athletic so I could see him developing. The not starting this season seems strange tho'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler11 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 thx neko. good info. Nduka appears very athletic so I could see him developing. The not starting this season seems strange tho'.He was injured I believe. He looked pretty good last year and was primed for a breakout year this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neko Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 He was injured I believe. He looked pretty good last year and was primed for a breakout year this year.that would make the most sense, however i can't find a lick of info about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHSUalum2010 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 @neko I found Nduka's official times through his twitter account and shared with katfans.com Although extremely talented, im not sure why his production fell off this past season. My guess would be the log jam we had at the LB position. Our base defense is 4-2-5 (SLC is a pass happy conference) and we had 4 outstanding LB's (David, Taylor, Fielo, and Nduka) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neko Posted April 25, 2012 Author Share Posted April 25, 2012 @neko I found Nduka's official times through his twitter account and shared with katfans.com Although extremely talented, im not sure why his production fell off this past season. My guess would be the log jam we had at the LB position. Our base defense is 4-2-5 (SLC is a pass happy conference) and we had 4 outstanding LB's (David, Taylor, Fielo, and Nduka)thanks for the input. apparently we are switching to a 4-2-5 as well. he could be a great fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHSUalum2010 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Absolutely... I know the Texans pulled him aside and had Nduka perform some additional drills. Whoever drafts him is getting a hungry player who is a physical freak. Best of luck to yall in this next season, unless you are playing the Cowboys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dirty Bird Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 If the Falcons are truly going to a base 4-2-5 (nickel base) then I am truly unhappy that we did not trade up for Nigel Bradham, Travis Lewis, or Mychal Kendricks. We may have a ton of LBs, but we only have one impact guy for all 3 downs: Spoon.Spoon and Kendricks could have been beasts together in a nickel defense, as both can cover, blitz, and stop the run with 4.4-4.5 speed (Kendricks is faster).Bradham is more of a traditional strongside 'backer and I love him as a prospect. I think he'll be a beast for the Bills behind that defensive line and next to Kelvin Sheppard. Great 4-3 strongside LB at 6'2, 240 lb with 4.6 speed and just a mean, mean player. Like Brandon Spikes but on a whole different level of athleticism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
head busta from augusta Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 (edited) If the Falcons are truly going to a base 4-2-5 (nickel base) then I am truly unhappy that we did not trade up for Nigel Bradham, Travis Lewis, or Mychal Kendricks. We may have a ton of LBs, but we only have one impact guy for all 3 downs: Spoon.Spoon and Kendricks could have been beasts together in a nickel defense, as both can cover, blitz, and stop the run with 4.4-4.5 speed (Kendricks is faster).Bradham is more of a traditional strongside 'backer and I love him as a prospect. I think he'll be a beast for the Bills behind that defensive line and next to Kelvin Sheppard. Great 4-3 strongside LB at 6'2, 240 lb with 4.6 speed and just a mean, mean player. Like Brandon Spikes but on a whole different level of athleticism.Stephen Nichols? He's one of the best cover linebackers in the league and is not too shabby in the run department. Edited April 29, 2012 by head busta from augusta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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