Round 1, Pick 28 - Miami Dolphins - Jared Odrick

Jared Odrick, DE/DT, Penn State

Ht: 6’ 5” Wt: 304

EMQB’s analysis on the pick:  Odrick's conversion to a 3-4 defensive end is thought to be the best possible position for him.  Miami is looking to upgrade their defensive presence after several off season losses, and Odrick fills a great need.

Pro Football Weekly’s scouting report: Big, versatile, athletic defensive tackle with flexibility and quickness to play the three-technique in a four-man front where he can slant, stunt and penetrate. Lack of base strength and inconsistent pad level could lessen interest from odd-front defenses seeking fenceposts, but will also warrant interest as a five-technique and overall versatility adds to his value.

NFL projection: Late first-round pick.

GM Jr’s scouting report:  Odrick has the size, strength, instincts, & athletic ability to consider as an early contributor for an NFL team as a rookie.  He has an angular, slightly higher-cut frame with adequate arm length.  He is more of a straight-line athlete, who struggles with his lateral quickness & agility on the move.  He has outstanding initial quickness at the snap, but taps-out early in his long pursuit.  He plays very smart, aware & physical in all situations.  He aligns as the 3-technique DT in base & as the NT in their 3-DL sub package.  He is double-teamed on nearly every play as a run defender.  He has excellent functional strength at the POA, especially against a single blocker.  However, he tends to play up on his toes & turns his shoulders too often in his play, making him easier, to wash down inside.  He has very quick, strong hands,  & shows the ability to make an arm tackle while engaged with a blocker.  Despite having limited long range, he plays physical with a high motor in pursuit to the SL & downfield.  As an interior pass rusher, he shows the strength & power to push the pocket back to disrupt the QB.  He is able to knock balls down along the LOS.  He lacks the special speed & close ability to win off the edge of an OT.  He struggles to counter-back & change direction quickly on stunts/twists.  Overall, he is a solid pro prospect with some limitations, which will keep him from being an elite starter.  He best fits as a 5-tech DE for a team that runs a ¾ defensive scheme or as a 2-Gap DT in a 43 scheme.  He is a better pro prospect than either Alex Magee (3^rd round-#67-INPU/KC) or Matthew Shaughnessy (3^rd round-#71-WIUN/OAK) form last year’s draft.

Lindy’s Sports scouting report:  Odrick displayed better effort and consistency as a senior.  His strength and athleticism makes him an intriguing tackle prospect.  With the premium NFL scouts put on defensive lineman, it would be surprising to see him still on the board after the top 40 picks.

Pro Football Weekly 2010 Draft Preview available @ http://www.pfwstore.com/detail.aspx?ID=695

GM Jr. 2010 Draft Guide available @ http://gmjrnfldraft.com/

Lindy’s Sports 2010 Draft Guide available @http://www.lindyssports.com/product.php?cn=332

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