Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Draft Riser: DE Lindsey Witten, UConn


Defensive End Lindsey Witten of Connecticut all of last season had 17 total tackles and 5 sacks, just in the first two games he has 12 total tackles and already past last years total of sacks with 6 sacks. He has good size a 6-4 248 and can run, he is a good athlete and has good strength. Some NFL teams had him ranked at the number five overall defensive end for the 2010 NFL Draft, but most likely he will be a 3-4 outside linebacker and be able to use his skills as a pass rusher at the next level. He has great blood lines since his older brother is Donte Whitner who was a first round pick by the Buffalo Bills, and if Witten keep up his play he might be the second first rounder drafted in the family. He needs to get stronger and play the run better, but I think that will come and NFL teams know he can improve in that area, but what they will be drafting him for is his pass rush ability. Keep an eye of Witten as he moves up the draft boards.

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