NFLDraft101 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Potential LB prospect for the Jets in the 2013 NFL Draft Lerentee McCray - LB - Florida Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorge o8 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 sounds good,but i like bass better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 McCray was a solid player his Senior year. Another guy who was injured quite a bit but was solid when healthy. And another guy who I'd be surprised if he had a long career in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 he always seemed to flash in big games... (sacks in Louisville, FSU and LSU games) maybe a 6th rounder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetfan718 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Overview Sometimes it takes until a player’s senior season before he gets a chance to realize his potential -- as McCray will tell you. A four-star prospect from Ocala, Florida, he had three tackles in the prestigious U.S. Army All-American Bowl after putting up over 200 tackles and 20 sacks in his junior and senior seasons in high school. But it took until his senior year to become a full-time starter, mostly due to an injury to talented sophomore Ronald Powell, before he could be healthy enough to saty on the field. Despite this delay, scouts have seen enough of his raw size and athleticism to consider him a potential contributor at the next level. McCray played in eight games on special teams in 2008, making five tackles on the season. He only played three games the following year, again being credited with five stops as a reserve before receiving a medical redshirt. McCray got in 10 games as a reserve in 2010 (six tackles, one for loss) and nine in 2011 (five starts, 24 tackles, 7.5 for loss, 1.5 sacks, three pass break-ups), but missed seven games over those two seasons due to shoulder and ankle maladies. As a senior, McCray recorded 25 tackles (4.5 for loss), three sacks, and an interception. Analysis Strengths Versatile defender who rushes the passer from either side of the line, with his hand down or standing up. Solid get-off from a hand-down position, can stay low and has excellent flexibility to turn the corner, length to wrap up quarterbacks and separate the ball on impact. Also wins B-gap by coming off low and strong. Uses his length to get leverage when bull-rushing or facing double teams on the edge despite his slight build. Powerful hands that result in a jolt on contact. Works hard through blocks to reach the quarterback if the ball stays in the pocket. Hustles to chase plays across the line and downfield. Stays on his feet through cut blocks, uses his hands to keep balance. Agile enough to drop into a zone. Shows hands for the easy interception. Weaknesses Has an injury history, also rotated out of games regularly; must prove stamina to be an every-down player. Lean defender who can be knocked off his path as a pass rusher by a strong punch. Relies on outside rush too often, needs counter moves to take advantage of inside lane. Struggles to get off blocks when leaning into his man on the edge. Must prove he has the agility and bend to move with receivers outside in coverage. NFL Comparison Bryan Thomas Bottom Line One particular game of note for McCray this season came against Texas A&M and Luke Joeckel, where McCray's powerful hands and strength gave Joeckel noticable issues. McCray has missed nearly two seasons of games due to injuries. But when healthy, the former four-star high school recruit flashes enough strength, length and athleticism to be a mid-round pick capable of contributing as an outside linebacker in a 3-4 system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenseed4 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Before reading that analysis I was going to say that he reminded me of Bryan Thomas. However, those injury concerns are pretty significant...I'd rather roll the dice on someone else. Looks the part though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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