Jagwires at #7: Correspondent expects Melvin Ingram to be their pick if they stay at #7. High motor, high character, one of the cleanest prospects they can get. Is the team's preference and a better fit in their scheme than Quinton Coples.
Player news: Tony Softli's on again, to talk about Ryan Tannehill (and his upcoming pro day) again. Teams need to make sure he moves around well, can roll out, can make all the throws, has good command of the offense.
Still uncertain whether Mark Barron would be able to work out at Alabama's second pro day. Supposedly, his film is enough to know he can be a difference-maker in the NFL, and teams won't be as concerned with him coming off of hernia surgery as they would be with most other surgeries. Three-year starter, physical at the line of scrimmage, but can drop back in coverage and plays the ball well in the air.
Courtney Upshaw looks like a tweener to Lombardi. Struggles with size as a DE, but not quick enough to drop back into coverage as a 3-4 OLB. Could be a player without a pro position.
Baldinger sees a tough, very good athlete in Don'ta Hightower, but he never had to cover anybody out of the backfield, and isn't exactly a great pass rusher. Does not project as an every-down linebacker. Compares to Rolando McClain, who's also struggled in coverage as a pro.
Melvin Ingram came in at 272 lbs. Unfortunately, his arms haven't gotten any longer. That won't be a problem, though, as long as a team drafts him having a plan for how to use him, the way the 49ers did before they took Aldon Smith. Ingram should be effective when moved around; at S.C., he lined up at DE, OLB and even DT. Mayock compares him to Lamarr Woodley or James Harrison. Lombardi says 3-4 teams will like his versatility and he'll be an effective inside linebacker in a 3-4. He won't fare as well in a 4-3, where he'll get beaten up by tackles. (Starting to repeat ourselves here, I know.) Baldinger's concern is that Ingram is only a one-year starter and his pass-rushing skills are fairly raw. But he's strong, smart and athletic (a former high school QB) and runs well. Should be a top-15 pick.
Stephon Gilmore stood on all his Combine figures and only did position drills. Corners his size with his speed and movement skills are rare, so Mayock says he's a top 10-15 player. Quick-twitch, fluid, great ball awareness and ball skills, durable, can tackle. Pure cover corner, not as physical as Dre Kirkpatrick, but has covered the best receivers in college's best conference. Should be an immediate NFL starter.
Alshon Jeffery came in 20 pounds lighter than he played at last season. Looks completely different. Which guy are you getting? Are you getting the guy who ran 4.51 and 4.50 at pro day? Or are you getting the guy who doesn't show any separation when watching him on tape? He can win matchups with his power, size and long arms, but not with speed. If you draft him and he comes in at a much heavier weight again, he'll be a bust the same way Mike Williams was with the Lions. Still projects as a second-round pick. Interviewed by Mayock, Jeffery said he's determined to stay at 215 or even lighter.
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