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Just researching some OLB's and Freeman stuck out to me. Wonder what some of you Buckeyes think about him. His numbers last year were great and from all accounts he had an amazing pro day. If we were able to get OT and C in rounds 1 and 2 would you trade your 3rd and 4th to jump 7-10 sports and grab him in the late 2nd if he is still on the board? We would still have our 3rd round comp pick to use.
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I think they've already got a pretty good guy on their roster in Brandon Johnson.

I'd really like to have Larry English but they'd have to use pick #38 to get him.

Cody Brown is a guy we might be able to get with a 3rd round pick.

Hopefully Curry will just slide down to us at 6 and make it all moot.
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[quote name='Jom112' post='766039' date='Apr 21 2009, 10:00 PM']I believe Freemans best position is Weakside, which is what Rivers plays. So I don't think Freeman would be the best fit to play along side Rivers...[/quote]
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Freeman could play strong side in the NFL but his best fit would be in a cover 2 IMO. The SAM backers we have had lately seem to all be converted ends (Pollack, Jeanty, Blackstock)
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Zack Follett
I think he would make a great SAM LB. He is a good pass rusher and a fierce tackler. He had a good combine and proday, he could add a few pounds.



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Stats
Season Year GP GS Solo Asst TT TFL Sacks FF FR INTs PD QBH
'05-'06 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
'06-'07 13 1 34 28 62 12.5 5.5 4 --- 1 6 ---
'07-'08 11 10 39 25 64 12.5 5.5 2 1 --- 2 ---
'08-'09 13 13 58 29 87 23 10 5 1 --- 4 4

Overview
3 year starter who has garnered various PAC 10 All Conference honors. Finished 2008 with 83 total tackles, 23 TFL, 10 sacks, 5 FF.

Ran 4.73/4.74 at the NFL Combine with an impressive 37" vertical. Did 21 bench reps at the Cal Pro Day while standing on the rest of his Combine numbers there.
Strengths
Super active LB who has excelled in a 3-4 scheme. Good pass rushing skills and fabulous motor. A team leader on defense and has a knack for the big play. Good football IQ and instincts. Form tackler.
Weaknesses
Lacks ideal height and speed for an NFL rush LB. Will probably have to transition to the inside for the next level.
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[quote name='Kochman' post='766053' date='Apr 21 2009, 10:11 PM']Zack Follett
I think he would make a great SAM LB. He is a good pass rusher and a fierce tackler. He had a good combine and proday, he could add a few pounds.



[url="http://cdsdraft.com/profile.php?id=2578"]http://cdsdraft.com/profile.php?id=2578[/url]


Stats
Season Year GP GS Solo Asst TT TFL Sacks FF FR INTs PD QBH
'05-'06 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
'06-'07 13 1 34 28 62 12.5 5.5 4 --- 1 6 ---
'07-'08 11 10 39 25 64 12.5 5.5 2 1 --- 2 ---
'08-'09 13 13 58 29 87 23 10 5 1 --- 4 4

Overview
3 year starter who has garnered various PAC 10 All Conference honors. Finished 2008 with 83 total tackles, 23 TFL, 10 sacks, 5 FF.

Ran 4.73/4.74 at the NFL Combine with an impressive 37" vertical. Did 21 bench reps at the Cal Pro Day while standing on the rest of his Combine numbers there.
Strengths
Super active LB who has excelled in a 3-4 scheme. Good pass rushing skills and fabulous motor. A team leader on defense and has a knack for the big play. Good football IQ and instincts. Form tackler.
Weaknesses
Lacks ideal height and speed for an NFL rush LB. Will probably have to transition to the inside for the next level.[/quote]

I definitely like Follett after watching him play the Vols for two years in a row.
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[quote name='Kochman' post='766053' date='Apr 22 2009, 03:11 AM']Zack Follett
I think he would make a great SAM LB. He is a good pass rusher and a fierce tackler. He had a good combine and proday, he could add a few pounds.



[url="http://cdsdraft.com/profile.php?id=2578"]http://cdsdraft.com/profile.php?id=2578[/url]


Stats
Season Year GP GS Solo Asst TT TFL Sacks FF FR INTs PD QBH
'05-'06 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
'06-'07 13 1 34 28 62 12.5 5.5 4 --- 1 6 ---
'07-'08 11 10 39 25 64 12.5 5.5 2 1 --- 2 ---
'08-'09 13 13 58 29 87 23 10 5 1 --- 4 4

Overview
3 year starter who has garnered various PAC 10 All Conference honors. Finished 2008 with 83 total tackles, 23 TFL, 10 sacks, 5 FF.

Ran 4.73/4.74 at the NFL Combine with an impressive 37" vertical. Did 21 bench reps at the Cal Pro Day while standing on the rest of his Combine numbers there.
Strengths
Super active LB who has excelled in a 3-4 scheme. Good pass rushing skills and fabulous motor. A team leader on defense and has a knack for the big play. Good football IQ and instincts. Form tackler.
Weaknesses
Lacks ideal height and speed for an NFL rush LB. [b]Will probably have to transition to the inside for the next level.[/b][/quote]

Shit, make him the Mike!!
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[quote name='cincity' post='766191' date='Apr 22 2009, 02:21 PM']Shit, make him the Mike!![/quote]

California just recently switched to the 3-4. Follett was a SAM when they ran the 4-3, and he looks a little small for an NFL MLB (6'2", 236)


***EDIT***Upon further review it appears that Follett played MLB as a freshman, WLB as a sophomore, and SLB as a junior and senior.
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