Barkevious Mingo, DE/OLB, LSU Tigers: 2013 NFL Draft Player Profile

Oct 20, 2012; College Station, TX, USA; LSU Tigers defensive end Barkevious Mingo (49) rushes the passer against the Texas A

Height: 6’4″

Weight: 241 pounds

Position Rank: 5

Drafted By: Cleveland Browns (1st round, 6th overall)

40 Yard Dash:  4.58

Bench Press:  DNP

Vertical Jump:  37″

Broad Jump:  128″

2012 Statistics

Career Highlights (via LSU athletic site)

2012 All-SEC Second Team (AP, Coaches)
2011 Second-Team All-Southeastern Conference (AP)
2011 SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week (vs. Auburn)
2010 Freshman All-Southeastern Conference (Coaches)

CAREER
One of the most dominant pass rushing defensive ends in school history with 29 tackles for loss and 15 sacks in 40 career games … Started 15 times … Added 119 total tackles (60 solo) … Added 27 quarterback hurries and batted down 11 passes … Second team All-SEC as a sophomore and junior … Freshman All-SEC in 2010 … Opted to forgo senior season with the Tigers after being projected as a first round NFL Draft pick in 2013.

Scouting Report/Player Notes

Mingo is lightning quick off the ball, and it’s no surprise considering speed has always been the name of his game. He came into LSU measuring out at 6’5″ 209 pounds, which is unusually small for a DE, but over the last three years, he’s put on nearly 30 pounds and has the frame to add even more. This kid has the potential to be a freak pass rusher, and not unlike his teammate Sam Montgomery, I think he’s going to be an absolute stud at the next level. He has elite quickness and speed, and is relentless in pursuit. Really long athlete with great hands already, and a guy that potentially could play defensive end or linebacker at the next level. Has the frame to grow to 250-260 without losing much quickness at all. I have seen him track down LaMichael James from behind, which has to account for something. Already has a pretty solid arsenal of pass rush moves to get to the quarterback. 13.5 tackles for loss in 2011 prior to the national title game with seven sacks.

Gets in the backfield quicker than most guys I have seen, and reminds me a lot of Von Miller in that regard. Has obvious struggles with double teams, as he is not big enough yet to take them on on a consistent basis. This is a guy that I believe could be an elite pass rushing prospect at the NFL level as a DE or OLB. He has elite quickness and instincts, and is always in the backfield making plays. At this point, I consider him a top 10 talent without question in the 2013 class.

Video Highlights (via YouTube)