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John Taylor | OLB | Montana St. | Big Sky Conference
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Selected by Detroit Lions in round 4, pick 36 (134 overall)
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Height
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Weight
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40
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Grade
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6'3
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235
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4.65
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3.25
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College lineman that has seen action at both tackle and end but may project to linebacker at the next level. Totaled 37/13/4.5 as a senior when he played nose tackle after 44/9/3 the prior year and 56/12/8 during his sophomore campaign, years he was at defensive end.
Hard-working, athletic prospect always looking to make something positive happen. Plays low with leverage, moves well laterally and can twist or stunt off the line of scrimmage. Effective with his hands, has a burst of speed up the field and tenacious. Not big, strong and slow shedding blocks once engaged with the opponent. Does not show the great pursuit speed chasing ballcarrier to the flanks and never really used off the line of scrimmage. Unlikely to be drafted unless he blows out a great workout prior to April but with time and patience, could develop into a competent strong-side linebacker. Free Agent.
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