NFL lockout: Top UDFA defensive linemen

by Dan Kadar on Jul 24, 2011 4:00 PM EDT in 2011 NFL Draft

With the NFL lockout coming to an end soon, undrafted players from the 2011 NFL Draft will finally be able to sign with teams. This weekend we'll continue to look at some of the top available players your team may be considering.

If a team still needs a young nose tackle, there are a few still available. The market for pass rushers, though, is pretty dry.

Steven Friday | 6'4, 250 pounds | DE | Virginia Tech
Friday is a bit of a mystery as an NFL player. He's too small to play the run in the 4-3, but not athletic enough to be a 3-4 OLB. He may have to carve out a career purely as a 4-3 pass rush specialist.

Anthony Gray | 5'11, 330 pounds | DT | Southern Mississippi
A squat, bowling ball of a defensive tackle who doesn't have good length for the position. Will fit best as a nose taking up multiple blockers in the run game.

Ian Williams | 6'2, 305 pounds | DT | Notre Dame
Williams may be a little undersized for the position, but he's strictly a nose tackle in the NFL. He's good at occupying multiple gaps and has a good power base to hold his position. Isn't much of a factor against the pass.

Tweet Comment 4 comments | Add comment | 0 recs |

Do you like this story?

Comments

Cedric Thorton and Steven Friday I like...

Watch Rex find a way for Friday to be successful.

by JetKing55 on Jul 24, 2011 4:56 PM EDT reply actions

Would prefer chinasa for us

Chinasa looks more athletic in games, so if we went after anyone id prefer him, even pierre alan. I just dont like the look of friday after seeing a few game tapes.

by Leamg on Jul 24, 2011 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Pierre Allen, Sr.

The man has a son who apparently shares his name.

Go Suns, Packers, Jays, and Huskers!

Green Bay Packers: Super Bowl XLV Champions!!!!

I also edit things at Ridiculous Upside. Check it out.

by Omaha Sun on Jul 25, 2011 1:39 AM EDT reply actions

Anthony Gray or Ian Williams please

The Steelers need to grab Hampton’s eventual successor this year, as he only has this and next year under contract.

"SteelFever gets #93. Just like Ron Artest. Great game just keep an eye on him that he doesn't go into the stands after a fan."
- 5020 on my making the BTSC active (riot) squad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVACUjHn6yU

by Steel Spike on Jul 25, 2011 1:48 AM EDT reply actions