Should Luke Kuechly Enter The 2012 NFL Draft?
by Brian Favat on Dec 1, 2011 8:45 AM EST
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With the Eagles home for the holidays for the first time since 1998 and Coach Flip and Coach Spaz's jobs secure for another season, Boston College football fans turn their attention to the decision of junior LB Luke Kuechly.
Does he enter the 2012 NFL Draft, or does he return to the Heights for his senior year set to shatter every and all tackle record known to the NCAA?
Kuechly isn't going to rush the decision, stating that he'll head home for the holidays
"When I get back home, that's when things are going to start brewing and I'll be thinking about what the deal is," Kuechly said. "I'll be talking to different people about the whole situation."
Kuechly projects to be a top 15 selection in this year's NFL Draft, with both draft gurus Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay heaping high praise on the All-American:
"I'm simply enamored with his instincts and have fewer doubts that he'll succeed. Dependable, a tackling machine, he makes great reads, sees the play develop and sheds blockers well. Cementing his status."
"Kuechly's elite instincts and ability to diagnose plays get him to the ball quickly and help mask his lack of elite athleticism. He's perhaps the most productive linebacker in the nation."
If Kuechly does decide to enter the NFL Draft and gets drafted in the first round, he's likely looking at a seven figure signing bonus. If he returns to the Heights, he'd join a defense that has a talented core of linebackers (KPL, Divitto, Duggan) and loses just one starter in Fletcher, albeit for a 4-8 team.
Kuechly seemingly can't go wrong either way. Though if I had to wager a guess, I think #40 stiff-arming a Miami defender for 30 yards while taking an interception to the house will be the enduring image we have of Kuechly wearing the maroon and gold.
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I don't think Kuechly will go in round #1
Kuechly is now projected at #15. That is a drop from a few weeks ago. I think he will drop farther, probably into round #2. Kuechly is 6’ 2", 237 lbs and runs a 4.79 40 yard dash.
Why will he drop? — concerns about his speed and overall athleticisim, and the fact that he comes from a very bad defense. Not many TOFL. Not great in pass coverage.
Look at last year’s top 10 LBs drafted by NFL.. Von Miller — super freak, uberman — went #2, the next pick was in round #2 at #39. Most of the top 10 lbs went in round #3.
So, maybe if Kuechly thinks he is not going until round #3, he will stay. That would be nice.
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2011 Top 10 LBs drafted by NFL
1. Von Miller . . . .. . . . . …….. . .Round 1. . . . . . overall #2 . . . . . . Denver Broncos, Texas A&M
2. AkeemAkeem Ayers . . … … . Round 2 . . . . . .overall #39. . . . . . Tennessee Titans UCLA
3 Bruce Carter . .. . . . . . . .. . . Round 2 . . . . . .overall #40 . . . . . .Dallas Cowboys LB North Carolina
4 Jonas Mouton . . . . . . .. . . . . Round 2 . . . . . .overall #61 . . . . . .San Diego Chargers Michigan
5 Dontay Moch . . . . . . . .. . . . Round 3 . . . . . .overall #66 . . . . . .Cincinnati Bengals Nevada
6 Nate Irving . . . . . . . ……… . . Round 3 . . . . . .overall #67 . . . . . .Denver Broncos North Carolina State
7 Kelvin Sheppard. . .. . . . . . . . Round 3 . . . . . .overall #68 . . . . . .Buffalo Bills LSU
8 Martez Wilson . . . . . . . … . .. . Round 3 . . . . . .overall #72 . . . . . .New Orleans Saints Illinois
9 Mason Foster . . . .. . . . .. . . . Round 3. . . . . . overall #84 . . . . . .Tampa Bay Buccaneers Washington
10 Akeem Dent . . . .. . . . .. . . . Round 3 . . . . . .overall #91 . . . . . .Atlanta Falcons Georgia
1. Von Miller . . . . . . . …. . ….. . 6 ft 3 in/ 237 lb . . . . . …—- 40 yd time 4.53
2. AkeemAkeem Ayers. . . . … . 6 ft 2 in/ 254 lb . . . . . .—- 40 yd time 4.88
3 Bruce Carter . . . . … . . . …. . . 6 ft 2 in/ 241 lb . . . . . .—- 40 yd time 4.47
4 Jonas Mouton . . . . . . . … .. . . 6 ft 2 in/ 239 lb . . . . . .—- 40 yd time 4.86
5 Dontay Moch . . . … . . . . .. . . 6 ft 2 in/ 248 lb . . . . . . - 40 yd time 4.45
6 Nate Irving . . . .. … . . ….. . . . 6 ft 1 in/ 240 lb . . . . . .—- 40 yd time 4.76
7 Kelvin Sheppard . . . . . . . . .. . .6 ft 2 in/ 250 lb . . . . . .—- 40 yd time 4.76
8 Martez Wilson . . . . . . . .. . . . 6 ft 4 in/ 250 lb. . . . . . - 40 yd time 4.49
9 Mason Foster . . . . . . . . .. . . 6 ft 1 in/ 245 lb . . . . . . - 40 yd time 4.75
10 Akeem Dent . .. . . . . . . . . . 6 ft 2 in/ 233 lb . . . . . . - 40 yd time 4.78
He’s gone. No doubt about it.
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Wait a second
Whats this 3rd round talk? The two most respected draft experts in the world just said he was a top 15 pick. I think we’ll be watching him on Sundays next fall. Which means even more empty seats at Alumni.
15 = falling stock, late 1st round, second round action
MLB is not a highly coveted position any more
Kuechly should go
He’s healthy, is the top LBer on the big boards, and is projected first round
He’s done more than enough for BC and i’m looking forward to him as a pro. (Please god not for philly)
by cwm2005 on Dec 1, 2011 8:21 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions 1 recs
Giants
Teamed up with Kiwanuka and Herzlich — the B.C. trio!
by formereagledad on Dec 1, 2011 9:01 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
And look how awful the Giants D
is now! ( I know it is not kiwis fault and herzy is subbing for an injured player)
by eagleosprey on Dec 2, 2011 6:18 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
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