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Official Draft Day Thread - Day One, 30 April 2015

mdk2 said:
Dupree has no pass rush moves, relies totally on speed rushes to the outside. Going to takes a couple years of development. His highest sack total in college was 7.5.
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I read that it was due to facing 8 read-option offenses.


Summary: Despite spending the past few seasons as one of the best defensive players in the SEC, Dupree went under the radar playing at Kentucky. He is a big, fast, edge rusher who can be a force on the edge.

Dupree became an every-down player in 2012 and had an impressive debut. The sophomore totaled 91 tackles with 12.5 tackles for a loss, 6.5 sacks and a pass batted. Dupree stayed consistent in his production as a junior with 61 tackles, nine tackles for a loss, two forced fumbles, one pass broken up and seven sacks.

In 2014, Dupree recorded 74 tackles with 11.5 tackles for a loss, one pass batted, one interception, two forced fumbles and 7.5 sacks. He was much more disruptive than the numbers illustrate, and his sack production was hurt by going against eight read-option offenses. Even though Dupree didn't have a huge stat line, he was very good against Florida as he caused a lot of disruption with pressure. Dupree had a huge pick-six against South Carolina in Kentucky's seven-point upset win. The Wildcats also played from behind quite a bit in the second half of the year, and that led to fewer pass-rushing opportunities for Dupree as teams ran the ball against Kentucky.

For the NFL, Dupree has the speed and strength to be a tough battle for offensive tackles. Dupree would be a star of the all-looks team with his body type. As a pass-rusher, he can burn tackles with a speed rush yet also is strong enough to fight them off with his hands. Dupree can shed blocks and win with a bull rush as well. He could use more refinement with his pass-rushing moves, but he has the potential to be a double-digit sack producer as a pro. Dupree is also a good run-defender. He is strong at the point of attack and is able to maintain his gap. Furthermore, Dupree pursues well and has a good motor.

Dupree's size and speed should serve to make him very versatile at the next level. He could fit as a 4-3 defensive end or a 3-4 outside linebacker. If Dupree plays in the latter system, it might be a good idea for him to drop a little weight.

Dupree looks most likely to be a mid-first-round pick in the 2015 NFL draft. Some think he could crack the top 10, while others feel he might slip into the 20s. In speaking with multiple NFL teams, they felt that Dupree was a mid- to latell first round talent.
 
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Wow, not many corners left. GB will take Kendricks or Rowe. Maybe we go Collins or PJ Williams in rd 2.
 
The lions pick Laken Tomlinson guard looks like a good player.
 
ZACKB said:
Wow, not many corners left. GB will take Kendricks or Rowe. Maybe we go Collins or PJ Williams in rd 2.
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What? The Steelers spoke with at least 10-12 corners still available on the board and rated between the second and fourth rounds.
 
yeap, hope there's an Olinemen rush now. Stay away from the CBs
 
Maycock had Dupree going to Atlanta at 8, pretty decent fall not that I'm complaining lol
 
Atleast we'll have two linebacks with dreads hanging out their helmets.
 
Real glad we got Dupree nobody thought he would be available when we picked liked him better than the other guys and he could even add a few pounds and still be a good player.
 
29th Colts pick Phillip Dorsett burner glad they picked him means guys are dropping for us later.
 
pick 30 for the peckers Damarius Randal defesive back safety
 
packers fans giving goodell the finger, amazing booing
 
Watched bud at combine.. 270 4.5.... Steelers baby... No other player said steelers like bud... Give him a year under harrison... Dude it's perfect!! Couldn't be happier for him and the steelers glad we aren't going to be watching him in a ratbirds uni. Byron jones in the second!
 
stuntmanmike said:
Watched bud at combine.. 270 4.5.... Steelers baby... No other player said steelers like bud... Give him a year under harrison... Dude it's perfect!! Couldn't be happier for him and the steelers glad we aren't going to be watching him in a ratbirds uni. Byron jones in the second!
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sorry to tell you that byron jones is already taken
 
Of course Patriots get Malcolm Brown now.
 
Geez Cowboys kinda reached interesting to see who we get in the second and third.... Secondary needs fresh bodies
 
The cheatriots take Malcom Brown feel sorry for that kid.
 
Happy with the pick of Bud Dupree. I read that when he met with Tomlin, the topic of conversation was James Harrison's work out regiment. Sounds like a serious young man who has the size at LOLB we need.

No doubt CB needs to be addressed but with Bud Dupree still available and considering that we are somewhat thin at LB, it's a smart move. Got to get the pass rush back. That's the easiest way to help out the DBs/CBs.

Also his size, 6'4" 269 is what we need.
 
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