Randy Gregory 2015 NFL Draft Scouting Report
Feb 21, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Nebraska defensive lineman Randy Gregory talks to the media at the 2015 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Pro Comparison
Floor: Dion Jordan, Dolphins
Ceiling: Aldon Smith, 49ers
Best NFL Scheme Fit
3-4 Joker LB
4-3 RDE, SLB
NFL Team Fits
Jacksonville Jaguars, Washington Redskins, New York Jets, Chicago Bears, Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Arizona Cardinals, Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts, Green Bay Packers
Round Projection/Rookie Impact
The draft grade on Gregory as a player for me is as a top 15 player. He has a chance to out-perform his draft position if he applies himself, but the physical tools and upside with this guy are ridiculous. The major question is, where do you take him based on the risk involved?
There were rumors recently that the Falcons weren’t scared off by the marijuana problem, and if that’s the case, Gregory could still be a top 10 selection. If not, teams at the bottom of the draft order would be lucky to snag him. Despite the off-field problems, I don’t see him getting out of the first round but we’ll see what teams determine.
His rookie impact could be significant. Gregory needs to be in a spot where he is covered by a tackle so he can be free to make plays and not get double teamed. I think that’s where his most extensive impact will come, and it wouldn’t surprise me to see him end up with 8-12 sacks after his rookie season.
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