2009 NFL Draft: Outside Linebackers
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PrintQB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | OG | OC | DT | DE | OLB | ILB | CB | FS | SS | All Rankings
| 1. Aaron Curry | 6'2, 246 pounds | Wake Forest | ||
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Curry combines size, speed and athleticism into a rare package. He can rush the passer and stop the run. Curry is the top linebacker in this year's class by some margin. |
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| 2. Brian Cushing | 6'4, 255 pounds | USC | ||
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Cushing is an intimidating presence at linebacker who is packed with great athleticism and strength. Cushing can play on the strong side or put his hand down and play end. |
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| 3. Clint Sintim | 6'3, 254 pounds | Virginia |
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A pass rush specialist in the 3-4 defense, Sintim is quick off the snap and physical at the line. He'll have to adjust his game if a 4-3 team drafts him, however. |
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| 4. Larry English | 6'3, 254 pounds | Northern Illinois | ||
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English excelled in the Mid-American Conference as a defensive end, but size limitations will force him to linebacker in the pros. He's got a lot to prove, but has the athleticism to do so. |
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Additional Rankings:
| 5. Clay Matthews, OLB, USC, 6’4, 240 |
| 6. Marcus Freeman, OLB, Ohio State, 6’1, 238 |
| 7. Tyrone McKenzie, OLB, South Florida, 6’2, 235 |
| 8. Zack Follett, OLB, California, 6’2, 238 |
| 9. Kaluka Maiava, OLB, Southern California, 6’0, 232 |
| 10. Cody Brown, OLB, Connecticut, 6’2, 248 |
| 11. Victor Butler, OLB, Oregon State, 6’2, 241 |
| 12. DeAndre Levy OLB, Wisconsin, 6’3, 238 |
| 13. Anthony Heygood OLB, Purdue, 6’1, 230 |
| 14. Jonathan Casillas OLB, Wisconsin, 6’1, 226 |
| 15. Nic Harris, OLB, Oklahoma, 6'3, 228 |
| 16. Mortty Ivy OLB, West Virginia, 6’2, 239 |
| 17. Jason Williams OLB, Western Illinois, 6’1, 241 |
| 18. Lee Robinson OLB, Alcorn State, 6’2, 243 |
| 19. Kevin Akins OLB, Boston College, 6’2, 228 |
| 20. Solomon Elimimian OLB, Hawaii, 5’11, 228 |
| 21. Robert Francois OLB, Boston College, 6’3, 243 |
| 22. Chris Evans OLB, Auburn, 6’0, 224 |
| 23. Slade Norris OLB, Oregon State, 6’3, 235 |
| 24. Russell Allen OLB, San Diego State, 6’3, 235 |
| 25. Adam Leonard OLB, Hawaii, 6’0, 238 |
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