Round 3, Pick 72 - Buffalo Bills - Alex Carrington

Alex Carrington, DLE, Arkansas State

Ht: 6’ 5 ¼” Wt: 285

EMQB’s analysis on the pick:  Carrington was another prospect that was thought of to be a possible first-round pick but a lack of production over shadowed his NFL physique.  Carrington is a good run stopper and will provide depth to the Buffalo defensive line.  I don't expect him to become a starter this season.  

Pro Football Weekly’s scouting report: Height-weight-speed prospect who stood out in one-on-one drills at the Senior Bowl against an average crop of offensive linemen and will tease scouts with his athletic physique. Will be overdrafted as a developmental five-technique, and his lack of toughness and positional instincts could hinder his development.

NFL projection: Third- to fourth-round pick.

Lindy’s Sports scouting report:  Carrington doesn’t possess the burst off the snap to duplicate his success as a college pass rusher (19.5 sacks combined in 2008-09) in the NFL.  But his rare size and strength make him a good fit to remain at the strong-side defensive end position in either the 4-3 or 3-4 scheme. 

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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