Brandon Graham and the Senior Bowl
Tom Kowalski reports on Brandon Graham at the Senior Bowl, NFL Analyst Mike Mayock's take on BG, where he projects to go in the draft, and what he needs to do this week to improve his stock. Short article and to the point.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2010/01/michigans_brandon_graham_c…
January 26th, 2010 at 4:51 PM ^
I've watched both practices and he can't be stopped as far as pass rushing. Draft daddy says "Michigan defensive end Brandon Graham put on a clinic; makes rushing the passer look easy".
January 26th, 2010 at 5:06 PM ^
The article mentioned that Brandon Graham has short arms and that it may hurt his draft stock and they are not sure if he will be a good pass rusher. I know that these things matter but if you watch him play he proves these doubts wrong. People said similar things about Woodley and look what he is doing in the NFL.
January 27th, 2010 at 11:36 AM ^
His stubby arms never prevented him from doing stuff like this...
How many DEs in college have the combination of smarts/speed/power to recognize that play, then chase down Pryor, and THEN make the tackle in the open field. One, BG.
January 26th, 2010 at 5:14 PM ^
Not taking Graham because of his arm length would be monumentally stupid. He's got an inch on Dwight Freeney, who has been one of the most consistently dominant pass rushers in the game. He's practically a clone of Freeney at 6'2" 265 with tons of speed for his size.
January 26th, 2010 at 5:20 PM ^
"Michigan DE Brandon Graham already has emerged as the leader of the North defense. Graham is quick with good upper-body strength and technique. He never stops working, either. His motor is just ridiculous."
January 26th, 2010 at 5:20 PM ^
that Bryan Bulaga is slated to be a top fifteen pick. Great measureables and all that stuff, but pop in film of Michigan-Iowa this year and watch BG throw him around like a rag doll. Literally toss him on his back a few times.
January 26th, 2010 at 5:36 PM ^
If they would have called that game closer, BG would have made him look much worse. However, it is not much different than the regular horse collar BG was getting all year.
January 26th, 2010 at 5:21 PM ^
I think that's great if the "experts" pass on Graham because of his arm length. That would make it possible for Titans to get him @ 16. Coach Fisher can always use another pass-rusher.
January 26th, 2010 at 5:37 PM ^
The WWL rumors section says the same thing...right under the headline about Seantrel Henderson favoring OSU or ND. I'm going to miss the play where the staff tells BG to block a punt as the lone rusher.
/sigh
January 27th, 2010 at 12:02 AM ^
The teams that pass on BG will rue the day for sure. He is the complete player - talent, will to win, character, and class. I will be a big fan wherever he ends up.
January 27th, 2010 at 1:03 AM ^
I've heard scouts saying he's not fast enough. Seriously? He was far and away the fastest Defensive End in college football over 260lbs. I mean doesn't anyone remember this play?
Had that play been about 5 or 10 yards longer BG would have caught Ringer from behind. Ringer's average 40 yard dash time was 4.55 seconds. Not saying BG runs a 4.4 but he's faster than a lot of running backs.