#121 - Carl Bradford, (I?)LB, ASU

emunney · Post #1 » by **emunney** » Sat May 10, 2014 5:49 pm

Played hybrid role, lined up at OLB, ILB and DE.

40 yd: 4.71
10 yd split: 1.66
Broad: 10'3"
Vert: 37.5"
3-cone: 7.25
20 yd shuttle: 4.3

Extremely productive true junior. This year: 19 TFL, 8.5 sacks. Last year: 20.5 TFL, 11.5 sacks. 3 FF each year, one INT each year, returned it for a TD this year. Kind of a maniac.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FF7IdK0F2J8[/youtube]

I love this pick. Mayock thinks he fits best inside in a 3-4.

Sky Bucks · Post #2 » by **Sky Bucks** » Sat May 10, 2014 5:50 pm

Solid pick. Would think he has to move to inside line backer or maybe the elephant position

jimmybones · Post #3 » by **jimmybones** » Sat May 10, 2014 5:51 pm

I'm all about guys that can get to the QB. Inside, outside, hybrid, whatever. I see him being in the mix at that elephant position and some inside blitzing out of sub packages. I'd love to see him fit in as a starter inside in the base to provide a blitzing option from the middle in the base.

Watching that video. It's impressive how many plays he's in the offensive backfield IMMEDIATELY. 1:03 mark in that video. :droop:

SeaLORD_0318 · Post #4 » by **SeaLORD_0318** » Sat May 10, 2014 5:53 pm

I like the pick as well. He kind of reminds me of Nick Barnett....dude fly's around and will stick ya. Reports seem to be split on his position but I would like to think he will be at ILB.

emunney · Post #5 » by **emunney** » Sat May 10, 2014 5:58 pm

Cleans 400lb. That explains the vert.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpLZVuLrqRg[/youtube]

emunney · Post #6 » by **emunney** » Sat May 10, 2014 6:15 pm

Gutekunst says they're looking at him as an outside pass rusher.

RiotPunch · Post #7 » by **RiotPunch** » Sat May 10, 2014 6:21 pm

Nice pick. Really like Bradford.

emunney · Post #8 » by **emunney** » Sat May 10, 2014 6:24 pm

Watching the cut ups on him, he really strikes the line with a lot of force. Leaves guys off balance and easy for him to shed and get upfield.

jimmybones · Post #9 » by **jimmybones** » Sat May 10, 2014 6:35 pm

Seems like he could be a more versatile Neal while still providing the pass rush. I wonder if there's a chance where he beats out Neal. You can never have too many pass rushers, but they are a bit redundant.

crkone · Post #10 » by **crkone** » Sat May 10, 2014 6:41 pm

Needs that explosion and speed to keep the OL off of him since he'll have issues with his short arms. I hope all the LBs learn all four positions this off-season. Would love to be able to plug and play anyone in there and give the green dot to Burnett until HaHa is ready for that job.

SupremeHustle · Post #11 » by **SupremeHustle** » Sat May 10, 2014 10:07 pm

Does anyone know when he's scheduled to get hurt?

jakecronus8 · Post #12 » by **jakecronus8** » Sat May 10, 2014 10:31 pm

Loving the pick. Just get pass rushers and figure out how to get them on the field.

Mags FTW · Post #13 » by **Mags FTW** » Sat May 10, 2014 10:35 pm

SupremeHustle wrote:Does anyone know when he's scheduled to get hurt?

Shortly after being forced into the starting lineup due to other injuries.

WeekapaugGroove · Post #14 » by **WeekapaugGroove** » Sat May 10, 2014 11:23 pm

I live in az and have watched him play a ton. I'm not sure if he's and ilb or olb but I have a feeling he could be a fan favorite. Dude plays super hard and aggressive. Was better than Sutton on that asu d last yr.

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Ayt · Post #15 » by **Ayt** » Sun May 11, 2014 12:16 am

SupremeHustle wrote:Does anyone know when he's scheduled to get hurt?

I'm waiting for you to give us a robust breakdown of all things Packers after you see them come out for warm-ups on family night.

bizarro · Post #16 » by **bizarro** » Mon May 12, 2014 1:15 am

OK, I'm going to go ahead and say this now. I'm going on the record:

Carl Bradford has eerily similar qualities as Clay Mathews. And, not just the fact he wore #52 and has a poster of Clay Mathews in his locker.

Bradford is 2" shorter but has 10 more lbs. on his frame. He has a slightly better vert and broad jump than Clay. Clay had better 3 cone and 20 yard shuttles. After a disappointing Combine 40, Bradford ran a 4.64 at his Pro Day. Clay ran a 4.62 at the combine. Bradford and Clay both benched 23 reps of 225.

I'm going out on a limb: We have found another dynamic pass-rusher. I think we've given Clay his counterpart...finally. Bradford differs from Perry in that he has several counter moves. Perry is essentially a bull-rusher and that is all. Bradford has roughly 4 go to moves and more explosiveness off his counters due to his insanely strong lower body. This is very very exciting.

bizarro · Post #17 » by **bizarro** » Mon May 12, 2014 1:25 am

And, the last thing I love about Bradford: His attitude and understanding.

When asked during his initial media press-conference post draft "What makes a good pass rusher?" He replied:

Studying and knowing your opponent. When you know their strengths and tendencies, you know what counter-moves you will need to succeed.

BAM. I honestly think we've finally found our second Clay. Holy hell.

Reddeye · Post #18 » by **Reddeye** » Mon May 12, 2014 4:03 am

OK bizarro you are getting me hopeful on this guy. Why wasn't he drafted higher? Why didn't another team see the possible potential and take a shot on him?

LittleRooster · Post #19 » by **LittleRooster** » Mon May 12, 2014 4:09 am

Bizarro's got me fapping over here

Swan Vox · Post #20 » by **Swan Vox** » Mon May 12, 2014 5:23 am

Just in case anyone was wondering how old he was. Did a little digging and found his birthday on twitter. Haven't seen it listed yet...

[tweet]https://twitter.com/CarlBradford91/status/368030467129217024[/tweet]