Arkridge Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Most people I've talked to seem to be split down the middle on him. He's a bit of a tweener (6'1 230), but he has the sideline to sideline speed of Ryan Shazier and plays a lot like him, except a step or two faster. Guys like Daniel Jeremiah and Matt Miller project him running in the 4.4's and describe him as "A guy with the skillset of a linebacker but has defensive back speed which aids him in rushing the QB." The one knock I have on him is his size and ability to shed blocks. In his college career he found success avoiding blocks, but it also took him out of a fair amount of plays.In my opinion, he's got the speed and athletic ability to be a starting WLB or SLB in the league although I'd prefer him at WLB spot as I prefer the SLB to have more size to him but he's the sideline to sideline backer with the coverage skills that our team so desperately needs. He's been projected as a late first early second round guy but I think his speed is going to surprise a few people at the combine and hopefully he can put on a little weight, increasing his stock. I don't know if I'd take him at 17, but in trade back scenarios I'd love to have him in the mid 20s assuming his stock does fluctuate dramatically one way or the other.What is your guys opinion on him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEIST Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 I haven't watched a lot of him, but it was mentioned here that we really wanted to move up for Ryan Shazier. So if the two are really that similar, I could see Lee being a target (hopefully in a trade back scenario)) given our weak pass rush / coverage LBs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonDaLuvMaker Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Yeah, I've heard the Ryan Shazier comparison a lot.They both are also comparable to Lavontae David as that smallish LB that isn't afraid of contact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidecar Falcon Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 (edited) I have to do more research but I'm always a little scared about Ohio State LBs. Edited January 6, 2016 by Sidecar Falcon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etherdome Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Does he fit into Quinn's scheme? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkridge Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 Does he fit into Quinn's scheme?Yeah, I think he'd be an ideal fit as a WLB in a 4-3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBirdInThe610 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 He was mocked to us in Matt Miller's mock draft and it said he could be to us what K.J. Wright is for the Seahawks and that sounds pretty good to me but only if we trade back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler11 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Yes I'm a big fan. He's my 3rd favorite LB in the draft behind Myles Jack and Jaylon Smith. He's fast, great in coverage and can rush the passer. He reminds me of Thomas Davis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The O.D.B Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 I like both he and Von Bell a lot. (Lee) He's my solid pick. Jack and Smith both have the ability to be the next insane good LBs but, the both also have my bust radar pinging a bit. I believe Lee will be very good but doesn't have the ceiling of the other two. However, I have almost no bust radar on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkridge Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 I like the K.J. Wright and LaVontae David comparisons you guys are drawing. Those plus Ryan Shazier are pretty good comparisons on what we could hope to get from this kid. I think in order for him to be a first rounder he has to have a really good draft and put on a little weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlGM Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 He looks to have all athleticism you want from the position. He just seemed to be out of position far to often for my taste. He probably goes in the second on athleticism alone but I'm not sure if we wouldn't be better served taking jaylon smith in the 3rd even coming not his injury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-TowN.- Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 He looks to have all athleticism you want from the position. He just seemed to be out of position far to often for my taste. He probably goes in the second on athleticism alone but I'm not sure if we wouldn't be better served taking jaylon smith in the 3rd even coming not his injuryI agree with your assessment of Darron Lee. Has the tools but doesn't seem to attack the LOS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSalmon Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Outstanding player. Plays aggressive and fast. You want him in space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1989Fan Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Well, i would love a healthy Shazier on this defense, so if he can be that guy, i am on board.Someone like Shazier, L. David could do wonders for us, especially in nickle D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isproab Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 I like him a lot. He is a fast "sideline to sideline" LB. The Falcons need a WLB that can run/tackle/cover. I think he fits the bill perfectly. I don't know if the Falcons go LB in round 1, if so, Lee would be tops of my list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler11 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 I agree with your assessment of Darron Lee. Has the tools but doesn't seem to attack the LOS.He has 27.5 TFL and 12 sacks over the last 2 years.Ohio State don't really play Lee as a traditional linebacker, but rather move him around either in coverage or have him rushing the passer, but he's made plenty of plays in the backfield these last 2 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etherdome Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 He was given a role on OSU's defense that allowed him to play in space most of the game. I like him, but not in the first round. In the second.....absolutely yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-TowN.- Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 He has 27.5 TFL and 12 sacks over the last 2 years.Ohio State don't really play Lee as a traditional linebacker, but rather move him around either in coverage or have him rushing the passer, but he's made plenty of plays in the backfield these last 2 years. I get he has nice stats, but he doesn't quite attack blockers and ball carriers like Reggie Ragland would. Is more of a clean up player as I didn't see him really go in there and take on blockers and make the play. Maybe I watched some bad games, but Perry looked more like that type of LB who handled blockers better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown bomber Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 I get he has nice stats, but he doesn't quite attack blockers and ball carriers like Reggie Ragland would. Is more of a clean up player as I didn't see him really go in there and take on blockers and make the play. Maybe I watched some bad games, but Perry looked more like that type of LB who handled blockers better.Exactly what I see. Thought I was the only one. He's always just around the pile avoiding contact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkridge Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 (edited) I get he has nice stats, but he doesn't quite attack blockers and ball carriers like Reggie Ragland would. Is more of a clean up player as I didn't see him really go in there and take on blockers and make the play. Maybe I watched some bad games, but Perry looked more like that type of LB who handled blockers better.The one knock I had on him as well if you read my original post is that he often times finds success finding ways around blockers instead of taking them head on. Its been sort of his double edged sword because his ability to avoid blocks completely instead of taking them head on and shedding has lead to him making a lot of plays but has also lead to him taking himself out of many plays.Exactly what I see. Thought I was the only one. He's always just around the pile avoiding contactI do however, feel that if he can bulk up a bit before combine/draft time, it will encourage teams (hopefully ATL) to think he can be coached up to take blocks head on and shed. Edited January 11, 2016 by Arkridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler11 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 I get he has nice stats, but he doesn't quite attack blockers and ball carriers like Reggie Ragland would. Is more of a clean up player as I didn't see him really go in there and take on blockers and make the play. Maybe I watched some bad games, but Perry looked more like that type of LB who handled blockers better.He isn't asked to be a stack and shed type linebacker for Ohio State, so I understand what you're saying. I think he'd be a great fit at Will where he can just flow to the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown bomber Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Bruce Feldman spoke with one college coach who raved about Ohio State's LB group, specifically redshirt sophomore Darron Lee.The coach says it is the best he has seen since USC's group of Rey Maualuga, Brian Cushing, Kaluka Maiava and Clay Matthews. A number of Ohio State fans and observers have been critical of Lee's play this season, stating he missed too many tackles (PFF charted 12), but we think Lee's athleticism puts him in spots other linebackers cannot get to. He will be in the top 25 overall prospects in Josh Norris' initial big board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown bomber Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/cfb/51179/College-coach-raves-about-OSU-LB-Darron-LeeLink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown bomber Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Hands down Lee was the most impressive Ohio State player I saw when I did my 2015 Ohio State filmwork two weeks ago. https://t.co/TJvJU20ftJPer Tony Pauline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djbrough Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 For an LB that size, I'd rather have Eric Striker. More than adequate speed and he's an instinctive pass rusher with bend. He attacks/ sheds blocks better than Lee, and will be a 3-4 round bargain. Lee may be better in coverage, but not because he's more athletic. If Striker were 2 inches taller, he'd go first round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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