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Top LBs

I don't think the Texans take a LB 1st day. However I would not be surprised if they looked in the 4th/5th rd. for OLB help. Watching the USC/UCLA game last weekend I was impressed with the Bruins Justin Hickman, looked like another DE to me (better suited for 3-4 OLB) pass rushing specialist, could replace Babin if they decide to go another direction (still cannot beleive Casserly gave up that much to trade up) anyway looks like a player to me :cool:
 
One more vote for Terry Tate. What a bad a**!! Would love to have him in a Texans uniform.
 
Here are a few guys flying under the radar and might be had late first or early second day:
J Leman, 6-2, 240, Junior, Illinois. Unlikely to declare, but one to watch for next season. Switched from OLB to MLB.

Korey Hall, 6-1, 228, Boise St. Best defensive player in the WAC. Seems a bit undersized.

Tim Shaw, 6-1, 237, Penn St. Has played out of his natural position of WLB the past two seasons due to team needs (after switching from TB) – last season at MLB to accommodate Dan Connor, this season at standup DE to accommodate another stud Sean Lee (rememember the name for the 09 draft), compensate for the loss of two senior DEs, and take advantage of his athletic ability. Thus his stats are not reflective of his ability, as he was outstanding in the games he played as WLB, but lost the position due to injury and the subsequent emergence of Connor. Academic All-American. Has supposed sub-4.5 speed and one of the strongest players on the team. I'm betting his stock will rise after the combine.

Leman 152 tackles (75 solo), 19 TFL, 4 sacks, 4 PBU, 5 QBH, 2FF
Hall 105 tackles (54 solo), 5.5 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 6 INT, 1 PBU, 1 QBH
Shaw 76 tackles (43 solo), 5.5 TFL, 4.5 sacks, 2 PBU, 2 FF (2005)
37 tackles (21 solo), 6 TFL, 6 sacks, 7 PBU, 1 QBH (2006 as DE)
 
Based on some recent comments, it appears more and more likely that Connor will be staying at Penn State for his senior season. Given that he could be a mid first rounder in 08, IMO it's unlikely he'd declare early unless he were virtually guaranteed at least a mid second round grade. In any case, he hasn't requested a draft grade from the NFL yet (Reggie Nelson and Darrelle Revis have).
 
Alrighttt...bumping this back up...

I'd have to say I am sticking to my top 5.

If we want to replace Greenwood...Tony Taylor has had a good year and should be available late first day.
 
My top 6:

Patrick Willis
Buster Davis
Earl Evertts
Dan Conor
Timmerman
HB Blades


I have updated my list.

Willis and Davis are still at the top. Everetts has moved up. Conor has moved up. Timmerman made my list, blades fell slightly.
 
TexansSeminole said:
Alrighttt...bumping this back up...

I'd have to say I am sticking to my top 5.

If we want to replace Greenwood...Tony Taylor has had a good year and should be available late first day.
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You're looking at the wrong linebacker to replace. We need someone to take over at SLB to take over for Orr.
 
STEEL BLUE TEXANS said:
You're looking at the wrong linebacker to replace. We need someone to take over at SLB to take over for Orr.
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He will be replaced eventually...it may not be this year though you are right...SLB is a bigger need than WLB.

Recaping:

Patrick Willis
Buster Davis
David Harris
Tony Taylor
Paul Posluszny

Others:
Rufus Alexander
 
V Man said:
You could add Rufus Alexander from OU to that list.
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LOL, this dang thread is four weeks old.


Agreed and Blades of Pittsburg is a high LB prospect. The guy he moved outside at Pittsburg should be on the Texans day two list. Slade I believe.

Anytime you get a D1 doormat jumpimng up all of a sudden, need to sniff that roster for prospects. I'm looking forward to seeing So. Florida's Nicholas in the combine. We've also got all the DII and three guys.
 
TexansSeminole said:
He will be replaced eventually...it may not be this year though you are right...SLB is a bigger need than WLB.

Recaping:

Patrick Willis
Buster Davis
David Harris
Tony Taylor
Paul Posluszny

Others:
Rufus Alexander
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I haven't seen anyone mention Desmond Bishop(6'2" 243lbs). I've seen him play in a couple of games and he reminds me of Demeco(agile and has a nose for the ball).
Tackles-114(55solo); tackle for loss-14; sacks-3, ff-3; int-3
Those stats don't include his last bowl game.
Tackles-12(8solo); tackle for loss-1
 
trublu said:
I haven't seen anyone mention Desmond Bishop(6'2" 243lbs). I've seen him play in a couple of games and he reminds me of Demeco(agile and has a nose for the ball).
Tackles-114(55solo); tackle for loss-14; sacks-3, ff-3; int-3
Those stats don't include his last bowl game.
Tackles-12(8solo); tackle for loss-1
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We mention him a lot, just not with these elite LB's. DeMeco was rated for the most part as a 1st rounder for the year and then just fell into our laps and was thus a steal. Bishop has never been projected above the 3rd, which changes the variable entirely. That is why his name is not in the top 5 LB's of anyone. We all like him, but he is no Pat Willis or Earl Everett or even DeMeco Ryans.
 
Sorry, when I saw the post I automaticlly started to think of the best LBs the Texans could get not the best LBs in general. Just felt Bishop would be feasable "steal" :secret: in a later round for the Texans.
 
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