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by Jason

Lets go defensive, with Alabama 3-4 DE Marcel Dareus.

Strengths: Even with his big 306 pound frame, he has great speed, size and power, similar to a RB.

Weaknesses: Has great motor and natural ability, but needs to polish them before sundays come a knocking.

Overall: Clearly our best 3-4 DE in this class. And should be a top 5 pick in April 2011. But the ongoing investigation of a party held by an agent might hinder his status and stock.

Game to Watch: Home against Auburn(November 26th, 2010)- How will Dareus do against one of our top 8 OT's, Lee Zeimba.

Ohio State 3-4 DE Cameron Heyward.

Strengths: Can be dominate at times, consistent, and can be a 3-4 end, or even a 4-3 tackle.

Weaknesses: Even though he can be dominate, at the same time, he sometimes disappears in games.

Overall: A top notch D Lineman, but will have to work on the stuff mentoined above, if so, he will be a force to be reckoning with.

Game to Watch: Home against Miami(Fla.)(September 11th, 2010)- How will he fair against a tough Miami D-Line, that includes OG Orlando Franklin.

North Carolina 4-3 DE Robert Quinn.

Strengths: Great first step and a smart pass rusher.

Weaknesses: Even though he has the quickness and speed, he better watch out to not be overpowered by Offensive Lineman.

Overall: The clear top DE, whether 3-4 or 4-3 scheme. And our 4th Rankes player in the nation.

Games to Watch: Home against Virginia Tech(November 13th, 2010)- How will he do against our 2nd rated RB Ryan Williams. & @ Florida State(November 6th, 2010)- How will Quinn do against the likes of Rodney Hudson(Our top Rated Guard), and how many sacks will he rack up against FSU QB Christian Ponder, our 4th Rated QB.

Iowa 4-3 DE Adrian Clayborn.

Strengths: He has a great motor, great technique, great upon impact, and comes off the edge nicely.

Weaknesses: Does need to refine his pass rushing skills a bit. But thats about it.

Overall: Clearly a top 20 pick, possibly a top 10 pick come april 2011.

Game to Watch: Home against Wisconsin(October 23rd, 2010)- How will Clayborn do against our top rated Tackle, Gabe Carimi. This could be his make or break game of his season.

Now we head to the OLB spot, with North Carolina's Bruce Carter.

Strengths: Very intelligent player. Has all the skills to be the next great OLB on sundays.

Weaknesses: His main weakness may be if he is a product of the system, being from the great UNC defense.

Overall: Overall, he is among our top 5 OLB's for 2011, and should be a 1st-round pick as of now.

Game to Watch: Home against Virginia Tech(November 13th, 2010)- Lets see how Carter does when his Tar Heels take on Ryan Williams and his Hokies.