What about Ezra Butler has anyone seen him play much? (1 Viewer)

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This guys combination of size and speed looks impressive. I haven't heard much buzz about him. Does anyone know much about him??


Ezra Butler Scouting Report
Position: OLB
School & Year/Status: Nevada - Senior
Height & Weight: 6'2 - 248 lbs.
Ranked #59 on our Top 100 Prospects Board


2008 NFL Draft Prospect - Scouting Report
Butler started his career at Nevada as a defensive end during his redshirt freshman season. In 2005 he was moved to outside linebacker where he started every game for the Wolf pack, sharing the team lead with 5.5 sacks. In 2006 he led Nevada in tackles during the regular season as well as during its Bowl against the University of Miami. He Started every game during his senior season, making 71 tackles with 7.5 sacks and also made the All WAC Second Team.

Butler is big, well built and Very fast for a linebacker (4.49-40). He is agile and moves well and has quick change of direction, moves well in traffic. He closes quickly on ball carriers, getting good deep drops on zone coverage. He can run with any tight end and most receivers and possesses good hands for interceptions. Butler plays sideline to sideline, a good pass rusher and is very competitive and a team player. Although big and strong, Butler seems to wear down when run at. He must avoid biting on play action fakes, because sometimes he tends to gamble.I think he just needs on the field maturation, because he did not fully dominate at his level.

Butler is the kind of athlete who can change a game around and made difference-making plays. He is very explosive when he gets into the offensive backfield. He is more polished than some of the other OLB prospects on this draft class. An early second to mid second rounder.
 

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