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Brian Orakpo

Last Updated: March 25th, 2009
Managed By: Adam Bendiksen

School
Texas
Height
6 ' 3.4 "
Weight
263 lbs.
Speed
4.63 ( Combine )

Graduation Year
2009
Birth Date
7/31/1986
Jersey #
98
Current Position
DE
Projected Position
DE
CDS Projected 2009 NFL Draft Round
1
Member Projected 2009 NFL Draft Round
Not enough entries

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Stats

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Overview

12GP 31ST 11Asst 42TT 19TFL-112Yds 11.5Sacks-100Yds 2PD 30QBH 4FF 2008 -- Lombardi Award, Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Walter Camp All-American, Consensus All-American, Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year, First Team All-Big 12.

At the Combine he ran 4.63/4.63 unofficially, did a 39.5" broad jump and 31 reps.

LATE NOTE: At the Texas Pro Day, Brian produced a 10'10" broad jump, a 4.45 short shuttle and 7.26 in the three-cone drill. He kept the rest of his numbers from the Combine.

Strengths

Potentially the best DE in the nation. Pass rusher frame with long arms, but heavily muscled and very strong. Smooth, agile and athletic. Good burst off the line, and can rush both outside with quickness and inside with power. Plays low, holds the point well versus the run and pursues hard until the whistle. Adept at shedding blocks, and makes many plays.

Weaknesses

Knee injury derailed his momentum mid-season, but he made his return to form by the Combine. Not big for an NFL DE and not blindingly quick. A bit tightly wound and could be prone to muscle pulls or tears.

Projection

Orakpo will be selected in the top ten. A likely difference maker.

  

Member Ratings

User: NinerFan85
Date/Time: 01/4/2009 - 10:30PM CST
Predicted Round: Round 1

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User: whattheeffpack
Date/Time: 01/2/2009 - 9:19PM CST
Predicted Round: Round 1

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User: ytse_jammer
Date/Time: 10/15/2008 - 2:20PM CDT
Predicted Round: Round 2

Quicker-than-fast edge rusher who has improved his run awareness. Production comes in spurts and he's very top-heavy. Smart kid, keeps getting better

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