Trent Cole vs. Bryan Smith

Trent Cole
University of Cincinnati

Size at time of draft:
6-2 1/4 236 lbs
or
6-2, 257 lbs
Also this:
In 2002, Trent started nine games, including eight contests as a 227-pound defensive tackle

Size now:
6-3, 270 lbs

Measureables:
4.74 in the 40-yard dash (wind-aided)
4.86 in the 40-yard dash
35.5-inch vertical jump
10'2" broad jump
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 15
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.22
3-Cone Drill: 6.98

Performance:
In 2004, he started every game at weak-side defensive end, again picking up All-Conference honors. He totaled 68 tackles (41 solos) as he led the team with 8.5 sacks and ranked fourth in the nation with 22 stops for losses.

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Bryan Smith
McNeese State

Size at time of draft:
6-2, 228 lbs
or
6-3, 231 lbs

Measureables:

40 Yrd Dash: 4.74 and 4.65
Vertical Jump: 32.5" and 36.5"
Broad Jump: 10'00" and 09’09”
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 17
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.40 and 4.31
3-Cone Drill: 7.22 and 7.20

Performance:
Three-year starter named Southland Defensive Player of the Year last season when he was also awarded All-American honors.  Finished the year with 60 (tackles) / 22.5 (tackles for loss) / 10.5 (sacks) lining up at defensive end.  Junior-year totals included 68/21/13.5.

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Not saying he's the next Trent Cole, although the similarities are there.  Just saying that to knock the guy for his pre-NFL numbers seems a little shortsighted given the Trent Cole experience.

Comments

[Tracer Bullet]

I guess. For a 4-3 team, they sure like these tweeners. I'd feel better if they'd grabbed somebody like Red Bryant, DT from Texas A&M, so they'd have a 3-4 noseguard on the roster. If they're heading in that direction even part-time they'll need that massive space-eater in the middle.

[johnnyshaka]

I can see the potential, I just have a beef with how early they took him. But, if you like a guy that much then you might as well take him.

I do like the versatility the Eagles are going to be boasting on defense. Lots of speed on the edges and with the addition of Laws in the middle we should have a very solid group in the middle for years to come.