I really like this guy and what he could bring to the Saints defensive line. He is predicted to go in the 4th, but I think he will go earlier.
#7- Dontay Corleone- (NT/DT) Cincinnati (6'1"/320#)
Corleone is super athletic, he made Bruce Feldman' freaks list at #16. Corleone's power is something special. He benches 485#, squats 605# and deadlifts 700#. His 40 time has been clocked at 4.68, that is just phenomenal.
Corleone has impressive production as a run defender, consistently making plays at or behind the line of scrimmage. He displays excellent leverage and pad level, allowing him to anchor against double teams and control gaps in the run game. He's a high motor player who pursues plays from sideline to sideline.
In pass defense, Corleone has exceptional power at the point of attack, consistently driving blockers back and collapsing the pocket with a bull rush. He shows potential as an interior pass rusher with his combination of power and quickness.
Corleone has a quick first step for his size, enabling him to penetrate and disrupt plays in the backfield. He is a versatile defender capable of playing multiple techniques along the D-Line in either a 4-3 or 3-4 defense.
Now, Corleone can occasionally play with a high pad level, negating his natural leverage against interior O-Linemen. His pass rush repertoire needs expansion beyond the bull rush to become a more consistent threat on passing downs.
Corleone projects as a high-impact defensive tackle at the next level, with the potential to become a cornerstone of an NFL defensive line. Corleone's ability to anchor against the run and collapse the pocket will be highly valued by NFL teams looking to shore up their interior defensive line. His impact may be immediate in early downs and short yardage situations, with the potential to develop into an every down interior defender as he refines his technique and expands his pass rushing arsenal. His work ethic and rapid improvement throughout his college career indicate a high ceiling for further development.