2011 Draft: Ryan Kerrigan, OLBer

[SuperSpck]

Get to know a little bit about LB prospect Ryan Kerrigan through a catch all.
(These kind of gatherers show a person how subjective scouting is.)
What's your take?

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OLBer
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 267
School: Purdue

POST COMBINE UPDATE w/ numbers!
40 yard dash: 4.71
Arm Length: 33 3/8
Hand Size: n/a
Reps on Bench w/ 225lbs: 31

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http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=68054

Possesses a good-sized frame for the position and looks comfortable lining up at both defensive end spots. Will even kick inside to tackle on third down and has the ability to create pressure inside as well. Isn't the most natural of benders and struggles to completely sit into his stance. Lacks a great first step off the snap and isn't going to be able to threaten the edge at the next level. However, is consistently one of the first defensive linemen moving off the football and knows how to quickly get into his opponents. Extends his arms well into blocks and is able to gain leverage with his hands and dictate to opposing linemen initially, but isn't a guy who consistently keeps his base down through contact. Nevertheless, exhibits good strength in his upper body and knows how to use his violent hands — loves to work his club — to gain a step and works his legs through contact in order to work his way toward the quarterback. Works very hard in pursuit, has a motor that runs nonstop and showcases the type of short-area suddenness to slip blocks initially on contact. Isn't ever going to win with his initial get off burst but has enough body control, power and savvy to create a step for himself on contact and fight his way toward the quarterback as a pass rusher.

Now, isn't a real gifted athlete and really looks to lumber in pursuit when asked to chase the football down the field. Isn't going to make many plays from the backside and the more space he is in the less effective he plays. Doesn't possess the type of stack and shed ability vs. the run many people think.Gets too high at the point when asked to anchor and too often can be overwhelmed when run at. Does a nice job extending his arms into blocks, but doesn't disengage with much success because of his high pad level. Lacks the kind of athleticism to consistently stack and shed and make plays off his frame.

Impression: A good pass rusher who uses his hands well to slip blocks, works hard and has some suddenness in tight areas. Would like to see him play the run better, but is a tough, high-character kid who could mature into a solid starter with some time.

http://sidelinescouting.com/rankings/de/ryan-kerrigan.shtml

Positives: Very solid pass rusher... Reasonably good strength at POA... Nice bull rush... Long arms... Strong hands... Uses his hands well... Good hand punch... Good speed... Solid short area quickness... Can push the pocket... Can jolt offensive linemen off their feet... Sheds blocks well... Plays with good leverage... Good upper body strength... Very solid versus the run... Good containment... Holds the edge well... Pursues the ball... Makes plays in the backfield... Does a good job stripping the ball... Can play through double teams... Physical... Relentless... Hard worker... Gives good effort... Very good motor... Good awareness... Steady, consistent... Good instincts... Keeps his head up and locates the ball... Tied for the all-time Football Bowl Subdivision record with 14 fumbles forced (Big Ten record, previously 13 held by Simeon Rice and Bob Sanders)... Team captain... Former tight end... Received Purdue's Pit Bull Award for exemplified and sustained tenacity and intense play during 2009 spring practices... Was second in FBS with 26 TFL in 2010... Selected All-Big Ten first team for the 2009 and 2010 seasons and named 2010 Defensive Player of the year... Best fits as a 3-4 OLB... Some Jared Allen similarities.
Negatives: Would need to add considerable weight to play LDE... Does not possess explosive burst off the ball... Lacks pass rushing counter moves inside... Plays a little high... Does not play in space much... Looks awkward in space... Can be washed out of a play when he gets too upright... Does not possess very good lateral mobility... Injury concerns, did not start 2008 season opener with sprained ankle... Broke foot in 2009 season finale, required surgery following the season... Aggravated the injury in spring practices.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1243851

Kerrigan will undoubtedly remind scouts of former Big Ten star Aaron Kampman (Iowa), who has had a sometimes Pro Bowl-caliber career in the NFL as a strong-side end. Unlike Kampman, however, it is not expected Kerrigan will last until the fifth round of the 2011 draft. Teams utilizing 4-3 base schemes are always looking for three-down defensive ends capable of pressuring the quarterback and holding their ground against the run. Even if he doesn't light up the Combine with an electric time in the 40-yard dash, Kerrigan's all-around game should land him a spot in the top 40.

Pass rush: Hustle pass rusher with the size to contribute on either side of the line. Not a threat to turn the corner because he is a bit stiff in the hips, but anticipates the snap well and flashes the occasional burst to pressure tackles up the field. Defeats tight ends on the line and running backs in the backfield with his hands and strength. Capable of putting his blocker on skates to take him back into the pocket. Provides secondary rush, keeps his eyes in the backfield and will chase down quarterbacks if they hang onto the ball too long. Does not have an exceptional closing burst, but his height and length make it difficult to see over or pass around him. Drops into coverage on occasion and hustles to plays but lacks great agility in space. Lacks counter pass-rush moves.
Run defense: Intelligent, assignment-sure run defender. Keeps arms extended to stack tackle to contain on the edge, though he could shed more consistently. Works hard to get down the line if the play is run away from him. Recovers quickly from cut blocks using his hands to keep his balance, but will lose the ball in the process. Presses double teams, will not give up on a play. Good overall build and has improved his functional strength. Better tackles can control him off the snap, though he will overpower or shed tight ends on run plays when one-on-one. Lacks speed to keep containment against quicker backs if he takes a step inside.
Explosion: Is not a quick-twitch athlete but has enough explosiveness from his stance to challenge strong-side tackles as a pass rusher. Keeps his hips low and delivers a strong punch into his blocker's chest, giving him a strong bull rush and the ability to keep his distance from tackles on the edge.

When Matt Roth was a draftee he reminded me of a better version of Kampman. Just sayin'.

 

[Snakester]

This is another guy that I am hoping has a bad combine and slips to the second round. A few of the guys you see rated in the first round now will fall to the second because of the combine. Because Kerrigan doesn't have that elite first step, dominant strength or experience as an outside linebacker he could be one of the guys to fall into the second if his numbers aren't that great at the combine. Because he is being projected as an outside linebacker and is too small to be a DE he could slip.

 

[Mitch]

This kid has the right wires. He is one tough hombre and never takes a play off. Strong as an ox, and when he gets a crease he jumps it. Love this kid.

 

[Buckybird]

This kid has the right wires. He is one tough hombre and never takes a play off. Strong as an ox, and when he gets a crease he jumps it. Love this kid.

I agree

 

[ARodg]

This kid has the right wires. He is one tough hombre and never takes a play off. Strong as an ox, and when he gets a crease he jumps it. Love this kid.

All true. The biggest problem is that he's listed at 255 which isn't big enough for a DE, and he lacks the speed to be a speed rusher.

That said he's strong as ****. Carimi is the only Tackle in the Big 10 that he didn't completely kill.

 

[Mitch]

All true. The biggest problem is that he's listed at 255 which isn't big enough for a DE, and he lacks the speed to be a speed rusher.

That said he's strong as ****. Carimi is the only Tackle in the Big 10 that he didn't completely kill.

Give him another crack at Carimi, Arodg. This kid will beat him, I promise you. Carimi is too top heavy. Kerrigan will punch him under the pads, twist him and carreen straight to the QB.

 

[WildBB]

Give him another crack at Carimi, Arodg. This kid will beat him, I promise you. Carimi is too top heavy. Kerrigan will punch him under the pads, twist him and carreen straight to the QB.

Do you like Justin Houston more than Kerrigan?

 

[SuperSpck]

Updated w/ combine numbers.

 

[Snakester]

After watching him at the combine I don't think there is anyway he slips to the second round. I think he improved his draft stock. The biggest thing is he showed that he is athletic enough to move to linebacker.

 

[Crazy Canuck]

After watching him at the combine I don't think there is anyway he slips to the second round. I think he improved his draft stock. The biggest thing is he showed that he is athletic enough to move to linebacker.

Didn't show it on my TV...