Eckel: Defensive linemen are strength of this year's NFL draft

Eckel: Defensive linemen are strength of this year's NFL draft




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By Mark Eckel/The Times
on April 14, 2013 at 7:00 AM, updated April 14, 2013 at 7:07 AM



Former Florida defensive lineman Sharrif Floyd, left, should be one of the top players selected.Gerry Melendez/The State

Whether you’re a team that uses a traditional 4-3 defense and needs some big defensive tackles to clog the middle and collapse the pocket or a team with a 3-4 defense in need of a pure nose tackle or run-stuffing ends, this year’s draft can be of help.

With a dearth of talent at both the quarterback and running back positions, just a smattering of quality wide receivers and what one scout called “the worst group of linebackers in years,’’ the defensive line position, particularly inside, stands out in this Class of 2013.
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