Many rookies looked wonderful in their first bit of action since college football ended last January, impressing with speed, dynamics, explosiveness, and pure raw talent. We're going to go pick by pick through the draft in this article, give you the stats, and analize each player. This will be a truly informative article, not one of politics or opinion.
Defensive Linemen
1. Texans Jadevion Clowney
Clowney played first team alongside JJ Watt and the two of them were the lone bright spot Houston had in the 32-0 shutout loss in Arizona. Clowney recorded one tackle, a 5 yard loss on a bone crushing tackle delivered to Stepfan Taylor where Clowney simply bull rushed Darren Fells. He was all over the field, however, he can't run with TE's. He got burned for a TD catch and run by John Carlson that ended up being called back for Offensive holding. Overall, he only played 2 drives, but generated pressure and made crushing tackles giving us a glimpse of what he can become.
23. Chiefs Dee Ford
Collected 2 tackles and generated some pressure while playing with the second team defense. Jason Campbell fired 2 INT's while he was on the field, putting pressure in his face.
37. Falcons Ra'Shede Hageman
Collected 2 tackles with the second team on Friday night. Looks like he's getting better with each day.
46. Steelers Stephon Tuitt
Made 1 tackle, and looked a little confused in action against the Giants.
51. Bears Ego Ferguson
Made 2 tackles in limited action, looked alright in his action against the Eagles Friday evening.
60. Panthers Kony Ealy
Made 3 tackles with the 2nd team defense on Friday night hosting Miami. Ealy looks strong off the edge, and will be a demon to stop this season.
Linebackers
5. Raiders Khalil Mack
Mack played with the 1st team, and made 2 tackles, playing very much as he did in college. Looks impressive and strong.
9. Vikings Anthony Barr
Barr made a tackle and shared a strip sack on Teddy Bridgewater with DT Tom Johnson. He looked fast off the edge and played like a fanatic. Looks like he's the perfect energy Minnesota needs.
15. Steelers Ryan Shazier
Didn't see action against the Giants Saturday evening.
17. Ravens CJ Mosely
Very impressive debut for the former Alabama linebacker. Made a team high 5 tackles and sacked Tyrod Taylor, very strong performance and an impressive evening.
26. Eagles Marcus Smith
2 tackles with the 2nd team Friday evening in Chicago.
40. Lions Kyle Van Noy
Didn't see action against the Browns on Saturday.
47. Redskins Trent Murphy
2 assist tackles in limited action against the Patriots.
50. Chargers Jeremiah Attaouchu
1 tackle in limited action against the Cowboys Thursday night.
Defensive Backs
8. Browns Justin Gilbert
Didn't see action against the Lions Saturday evening.
14. Bears Kyle Fuller
3 tackles in coverage against the Eagles. Impressive night.
18. Jets Calvin Pryor
No action Thursday against the Colts.
21. Packers HaHa Clinton-Dix
3 tackles with the 1st team Saturday night, impressive tackler in the open field.
24. Bengals Darqueeze Dennard
3 tackles and a sack in his extensive action against the Chiefs Thursday night. Looked good in coverage and open field tackling.
25. Chargers Jason Verrett
Didn't see action against Dallas.
27. Cardinals Deone Buccannon
3 tackles in limited action against the Texans Saturday.
30. 49ers Jimmy Ward
2 tackles in limited action against the Ravens.
31. Broncos Bradley Roby
4 tackles and a forced fumble in coverage against the Ravens. Looks extremely impressive.
41. Rams Lamarcus Joyner
2 tackles in action against the Saints.
58. Saints Stanley Jean-Baptiste
1 tackle in limited action against the Rams Friday night.
This has my series of articles on how our rookies played this week. Tune in Tuesday next week to start the next and more in depth assessment!
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