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Eric Barton | ILB | Maryland | ACC
Selected by Oakland Raiders in round 5, pick 13 (#146 overall)
Ht Wt 40 BP SS LS VJ BJ Grade
6'2" 247 4.68 - - - - - 5.91
Eric Barton
Doug Pensinger/Allsport
He is almost undersized and has the frame that suits the OLB position more than an ILB. He has excellent overall AA, speed and range and he is another guy that can be a sideline to sideline player. He has good cover skills and should fit in nicely as an inside nickel LB. He is a good hitter for his size, but he is not a real explosive player and he can be overpowered if an OG gets to his body. He may get a long look at OLB by NFL teams, but he has enough overall skills as a special teams performer, nickel type LB, etc. to be a strong consideration in the middle rounds.


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