Vic Beasley, OLB - 8th overall pick

Vic Beasley, Clemson, #3

Height	Weight	Arm	Hand	10 Yd	40 Yd	Bench	Vertical	Broad	3-Cone	Shuttle	60 Yd Shuttle
6-3	246	32 ½	9 3/8	1.59	4.53	35	41	130	6.91	4.15	DNP

Game Film Evaluated:

Georgia (2014)

Florida State (2014)

NC State (2014)

Pros: Top notch burst, can take the edge and get the tackle reaching often. Potential elite spin move lot like Dwight Freeney. Big play machine, kid always looks to make a highlight reel play. Goes for the ball when he reaches the QB especially from the blindside trying to strip it. An absolute terror blitzing as an OLB, a guy offenses will direct protection towards. Elite change of direction skills. Uses good hand placement, gets hands under the tackle to turn the corner.

Cons: He will not pursue plays out of his area. Easily neutralized when he tries convert to power bull rush. Cam Erving held Beasley in check for most of the game but did manage to get a few speed rushes on the QB. Beasley cannot beat a tackle with power, was easily pushed out of the hole vs OTs or TEs in run game. Questionable effort as he will not pursue plays downfield or across the field.

Summary: Beasley is an extreme high reward and equal risk available in the top 10 of the draft. He brings potential elite pass rushing ability from an outside linebacker in a 34 front ideally. In no way could he play down in a 4 man front as an end but possibly as a Will backer in a Von Miller role but there are major questions about his effort and coverage ability to the NFL. I see more risk with Beasley due to the questionable effort level and lack of ability to play with power in the trenches. He is a top 15 talent but he has to go to a 3-4 scheme who takes to coaching and increases his lower body strength to add another element to pass rushing game.