Outside Linebackers 10) Brandon Jenkins School: Florida State, Jr. Height: 6’ 2” Weight: 251 lbs. 40-Yard Dash: n/a In a nutshell: Jenkins’ 2012 season was a washout after suffering a Lisfranc injury in the Seminoles’ first game.
He could have stayed at Florida State for another year but chose to enter the Draft. Jenkins projects as a tough run defender with pass-rush potential at the NFL level.
11) Cornelius Washington School: Georgia, Sr. Height: 6’ 4” Weight: 265 lbs. 40-Yard Dash: 4.55 In a nutshell: Washington has played both defensive end and linebacker for Georgia in a backup role but appears a bit stiff and may struggle in converting to 3-4 outside linebacker.
A physical specimen, Washington was a top-five performer at the NFL Combine in the 40-yard dash, bench press, vertical and broad jump.
There isn’t anything spectacular about Jenkins, but he’s a solid all- He’s always looked better on paper around player that will be a benefit and in the gym than he has on the to any roster. field, and immaturity has been an issue as well. College career: A Talahassee native, Jenkins turned down other of- College career: Playing on a Georfers to play for his hometown team. gia defense loaded with talent, Washington was never able to break He announced his arrival as a top through as a starter. prospect in 2010, his sophomore season, racking up 63 tackles, 21.5 His best season was in 2011 as a jufor a loss and 13.5 sacks while earn- nior when he was credited with five ing All-ACC honors. His numbers sacks and 18 quarterback hurries dropped in 2011, but you could at- despite his limited role and missing tribute some of that to sharing time two games due to a speeding/DUI with Bjoern Werner and Cornelius arrest. Carradine. 2012 stats: 22 tackles, 3 TFL, 0.5 2011 stats: 41 tackles, 12 TFL, 8 sacks sacks
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12) John Simon School: Ohio State, Sr. Height: 6’ 1” Weight: 257 lbs. 40-Yard Dash: n/a In a nutshell: Simon makes it into the top 12 the only way he knows how, by running through and outhustling those behind him.
A workout warrior and relentless, pure effort player, the two-time OSU captain has played DT, DE and OLB for the Buckeyes. Undersized for a 4-3 end, Simon has been trimming down to better present himself as a linebacker prospect. Best game: The Buckeyes came in to Camp Randall Stadium in November to face the Wisconsin Badgers.
Always a physical battle when these two teams meet, Simon manhandled the Wisconsin tackles all day. The Badgers went into max protect, but it didn’t help as Simon outworked everyone on his way to four sacks, six tackles and a blocked pass. 2012 stats: 44 tackles, 14.5 TFL, 9 sacks, 1 FF
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