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Senior Bowl Buzz: Carson Wentz and Other Interesting Notes

By Erik Lambert

Jan 27, 2016; Mobile, AL, USA; North squad quarterback Carson Wentz of North Dakota State (11) stretches during Senior Bowl practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 27, 2016; Mobile, AL, USA; North squad quarterback Carson Wentz of North Dakota State (11) stretches during Senior Bowl practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 24, 2015; Louisville, KY, USA; Boston College Eagles quarterback Jeff Smith (5) scrambles away from Louisville Cardinals defensive end Sheldon Rankins (98) during the second half at Papa John
Oct 24, 2015; Louisville, KY, USA; Boston College Eagles quarterback Jeff Smith (5) scrambles away from Louisville Cardinals defensive end Sheldon Rankins (98) during the second half at Papa John /

Sheldon Rankins emerging as top interior pass rusher

Louisville defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins didn’t waste much time turning heads.  After the success of Aaron Donald a couple years ago, teams are on the lookout for the next great interior pass rusher.  He seems to have the tools as Matt Miller of Bleacher Report explains.

"“Before leaving practices with what was announced as a knee injury, Rankins was showing off impressive, versatile skills. He’s big enough (6’1″, 303 lbs) to play as a 3-technique defensive tackle and dominate with leverage and pad height to match his impressive first step. Don’t rule out Rankins playing 3-technique in a 3-4 scheme, either. He’s stout enough to handle that.”"

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