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MaroonBells
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Massive men who can rush the passer are extremely rare.  This is an enormous human with 35-inch arms. He didn’t have the greatest end to his college career, with just 3.5 sacks his final two seasons. He was then hurt at the combine, where he ran a 5.05 with a 1.76 spit. He was taken in the late teens in the draft. ESPN, PFF and USA Today called him a reach. 

Oh wait…that’s Dexter Lawrence.

Caleb Banks ran a 5.04 with a 1.76 split and had 4.5 sacks his final two seasons. Btw, both Lawrence and Banks did 36 reps with 35 inch arms. That's impressive.

“A gentleman is someone who can play the accordion, but doesn't." - Tom Waits

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#1 · Apr 24, 7:22 AM
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Good perspective from MB ^ Here's to drafting more massive men today and tomorrow.

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#2 · Apr 24, 7:24 AM
JustInTime
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Funny thing as I’m watching the pick and Rodger says “Caleb” my brain short circuited for a second thinking “wait, Downs is gone”.

Someone compared him to Akiem Hicks and I think that’s another comp that makes a ton of sense.

I didn’t catch the 36 reps. That’s insane with that arm length. It certainly shows up on tape. I think our favorite move will be the speed rush up field, get to depth, hump/club/toss and close.

“Hell is empty and all the devils are here”

Shakespeare 

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#3 · Apr 24, 8:16 AM
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JustInTime wrote:

Funny thing as I’m watching the pick and Rodger says “Caleb” my brain short circuited for a second thinking “wait, Downs is gone”.
Someone compared him to Akiem Hicks and I think that’s another comp that makes a ton of sense.
I didn’t catch the 36 reps. That’s insane with that arm length. It certainly shows up on tape. I think our favorite move will be the speed rush up field, get to depth, hump/club/toss and close.

I heard a Chris Jones comp and that perked my ears up big time.

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#4 · Apr 24, 8:18 AM
JustInTime
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StickierBuns wrote:

I heard a Chris Jones comp and that perked my ears up big time.

It keeps coming up. I think physically he’s closer to Hicks. Banks did say he wants to take a bit of weight off. Understandable, but that’s a solid 330.

“Hell is empty and all the devils are here”

Shakespeare 

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#5 · Apr 24, 8:26 AM
MaroonBells
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JustInTime wrote:

It keeps coming up. I think physically he’s closer to Hicks. Banks did say he wants to take a bit of weight off. Understandable, but that’s a solid 330.

I think the Chris Jones comp comes from his length. Both are roughly 6-6. Hicks and Lawrence are bit shorter at 6-4 ish

“A gentleman is someone who can play the accordion, but doesn't." - Tom Waits

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#6 · Apr 24, 8:50 AM
MaroonBells
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JustInTime wrote:

Funny thing as I’m watching the pick and Rodger says “Caleb” my brain short circuited for a second thinking “wait, Downs is gone”.
Someone compared him to Akiem Hicks and I think that’s another comp that makes a ton of sense.
I didn’t catch the 36 reps. That’s insane with that arm length. It certainly shows up on tape. I think our favorite move will be the speed rush up field, get to depth, hump/club/toss and close.

I may have been AI'd on that one, with the source leading to, um, Facebook. LOL. I know he didn't lift at the combine or pro day. Let's call it unconfirmed for now.

“A gentleman is someone who can play the accordion, but doesn't." - Tom Waits

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#7 · Apr 24, 8:53 AM
IceRatz16
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MaroonBells wrote:

Massive men who can rush the passer are extremely rare.  This is an enormous human with 35-inch arms. He didn’t have the greatest end to his college career, with just 3.5 sacks his final two seasons. He was then hurt at the combine, where he ran a 5.05 with a 1.76 spit. He was taken in the late teens in the draft. ESPN, PFF and USA Today called him a reach. Oh wait…that’s Dexter Lawrence. Caleb Banks ran a 5.04 with a 1.76 split and had 4.5 sacks his final two seasons. Btw, both Lawrence and Banks did 36 reps with 35 inch arms. That's impressive.

This is what I've been saying...we got our Sexy Dexy, baby!!

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#8 · Apr 24, 8:55 AM
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MaroonBells wrote:

I may have been AI'd on that one, with the source leading to, um, Facebook. LOL. I know he didn't lift at the combine or pro day. Let's call it unconfirmed for now.

I found 30. Still insane.

“Hell is empty and all the devils are here”

Shakespeare 

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