John Baranowsky

Last Updated: April 19th, 2008
Managed By: Steve Martin

School	James Madison
Height	6 ' 2.5 "
Weight	286 lbs.
Speed	4.92 ( Pro Day )

Graduation Year	2008
Birth Date	10/4/1984
Jersey #	90
Current Position	DT
Projected Position	DT
CDS Projected 2008 NFL Draft Round	Undrafted
Member Projected 2008 NFL Draft Round	Not enough entries

Important Links

James Madison's Profile for John Baranowsky

Stats

Season Year	GP	GS	Solo	Asst	TT	TFL	Sacks	FF	FR	INTs	PD	QBH
'04-'05	1	---	---	1	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
'05-'06	7	7	8	3	11	1	1	---	---	---	---	---
'06-'07	12	12	17	18	35	7.5	6	---	---	---	1	---
'07-'08	11	11	12	31	43	5	4.5	---	---	---	---	---

Overview

Joined the JMU program during the summer of 2006 as a transfer from Connecticut after being dismissed from the team. Came in and immediately played a key role on the Dukes' defensive line. Appeared in one game as a true freshman at Connecticut in 2004 and seven games in 2005. Started all 12 games for JMU in '06, earning 2nd-team all A-10 honors. Played linebacker throughout his high school career at Lincoln-Sudbury HS (Boston suburbs) where he was an all-state selection his senior year with 100+ tackles, 10 TFLs, and 6 sacks. Baranowsky had an impressive pro-day running the 3-Cone drill in 7.1 seconds, a 4.62 sec short shuttle, 8.5' broadjump and 32.5" vertical.

Strengths

Plays DT with the passion of a middle linebacker. Moves well for a big man. Consistently crushes the pocket at the IAA level. Powerful in both the upper (30 reps) and lower (600 squat) body. Gets a good push on the pass rush. Is a decent 2-way player who can stop the run AND rush the passer. A self-made man with a good motor. Tackles like a linebacker. Wants it.

Weaknesses

Is still somewhat raw at the position after being a LB most of his life. Not big enough to be an NFL nose tackle, which is where his skill set might be best utilized. Lacks growth potential. Built up strength. Level of competition is a slight concern, although the JMU program is definitely on a par with most IA mid-major programs. Wears down late in some games and resorts to too much hand-fighting. Doesn't "close the deal" as often as he should on the pass rush.

Projection

May sneak into the tail end of the '08 draft, but will most likely be a mid-level UDFA.

Interview with John Baranowsky

Interviewed on: Saturday, May 5th, 2007

Steve Martin: Hey thanks for calling back, John. It's great to hear from you.

John Baranowsky: No problem. Glad to do it.

SM: Let's start by getting some of the basic scoop on you, physically. How tall are you and what do you weigh right now?

JB: I am 6'2", and I weigh 285.

SM: What is your forty time?

JB: I run in the 4.9s.

SM: How many bench reps can you do?

JB: 30.

SM: Wow, very nice! And what about you max on the bench?

JB: 410.

SM: What is your best power clean?

JB: 350.

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Member Ratings

User: D.Bro
Date/Time: 07/12/2007 - 4:00PM CDT
Predicted Round: Round 6

He sounds like a above-average 3-4 end and I think that that will be his best chance and position in the pros.