- Tim Shaw- Tim Shaw probably stood out the most of any of the linebackers at the combine. Shaw put up a great 40 time (4.51) and was very impressive in the position drills. Shaw was overshadowed at Penn State by teammates Paul Posluszny and Dan Connor, and even was asked to move to end this year due to lack of talent (Shaw did, and played well, but moves back to his natural position). Shaw is a late Day 1 possibility after his great performance, and should not be picked any later than the fourth.
- Quincy Black- Black is definitely a great athlete, putting up the best results in the 40 (4.42), broad jump (10'4), vertical jump (41 1/2 inches), and the long shuttle (11.23). Black looked good in the positional drills as well and is a likely third-rounder.
- Antwan Barnes- Barnes had a great combine, putting up a 4.43 40 and 31 reps in the bench press, helping his stock a lot. Barnes is a Day 1 possibility and should go no lower than the 4th round.
- Justin Durant- Durant looked athletic and did very well in the positional drills, helping his stock and making him a second-round possibility.
Combine Duds
- Tony Taylor- Taylor hurt his stock a lot when he ran a 4.95 40, simply not acceptable. Taylor was a second-round possibility but will now likely have to wait until Day 2 to hear his name called.
- Earl Everett- Everett was disappointing, running a 4.88 40 and just not looking all that impressive. Everett looks to be a third-rounder at best.
Top 15 Outside Linebackers with Value
1. Lawrence Timmons- 1st round
2. Paul Posluszny- 1st round
3. Jon Beason- 1st round
4. Justin Durant- 2nd round
5. Stewart Bradley- 2nd-3rd round
6. Rufus Alexander- 2nd-3rd round
7. Quincy Black- 3rd round
8. Rory Johnson- 3rd round
9. Earl Everett- 3rd round
10. Tim Shaw- 3rd-4th round
11. Antwan Barnes- 3rd-4th round
12. Tony Taylor- 4th round
13. Juwan Simpson- 4th round
14. Dallas Sartz- 4th-5th round
15. Stephen Nicholas- 4th-5th round
