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Well his size, skin color and athletic ability are all pretty reminiscent of Urlacher. But it's probably an unfair comparison to a transcendent player. Still you don't see many 6'4" 250 pound middle LBers in the NFL any more. But considering Urlacher played under Marinelli I think it's natural to think LVE will fill a similar role in Dallas. The big, tall, long armed MLBer who can create nightmares by filling passing lanes while also being a tackling machine. For all the bitching about LVE's ability to take on blocks I keep in mind this:I'm on board with the LVE pick. Don't know about the "next Urlacher" shit but his ceiling seems crazy high.
Leighton Vander Esch, Boise State
Overall grade: 90.5
Vander Esch has the size and athleticism to make plays all over the field. He led the class with a run-stop percentage of 15.9 last year while grading at 85.1 in coverage.