8. Joshua Perry (Ohio State Buckeyes)
6 feet 3 inches, 253 pounds
GRADE: 5.36
40 yard dash: 4.68 seconds
Bench press: 20 reps
Vertical jump: 33.5 inches
Broad jump: 124.0 inches (10 feet, 4 inches, Top Performer)
Projected round: 3-5
WalterFootball.com ranked Perry as the 17th best OUTSIDE linebacker among prospects in this year’s draft, noting:
“He is a tough run defender who could be a two-down contributor in the NFL.”
From NFL.com: “Noted leader on the field and in the locker room. Winner who is willing to do the dirty work. Big and physical and has the strength and grit to handle himself at point of attack. Productive tackler with good finishing rate. Wrap up tackler.” Not a chase down ‘baker, stiff, plays too tall, gets caught up in the block, doesn’t punch and shuck, and loses sight of the ball.
Scouts project Perry’s “best fit may be as a physical, 3-4 inside linebacker who has to leave the field on passing downs.”
Another 3-4 ILB. Giants might give him a second look due to his sure tackling skills and the fact he’s a leader.
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