Rankings by position
Defensive Positions Analysis
Defensive Ends (RE/LE)
* Jason Babin (23, RE, 6’3” 267) – Strong (76 STR) and tough (99 TGH). High motor player, solid edge setter.
* Roderick Green (25, RE, 6’2” 274) – Explosive (77 SPD, 86 STR), more of a power rusher. Older, less potential window.
* Antwan Odom (23, RE, 6’5” 275) – Tall with good balance of speed (75) and strength (77). Developmental pass rusher.
* Darrion Scott (23, RE, 6’3” 289) – Bigger body, better run defender than pure rusher.
* Bo Schobel (23, RE, 6’5” 264) – Length and size, less athletic burst.
Best edge pick: Jason Babin (safe motor) or Antwan Odom (developmental upside).
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Defensive Tackles (DT)
* Vince Wilfork (22, DT, 6’2” 325) – Anchor in the middle. Elite STR 94, immovable.
* Tommie Harris (23, DT, 6’3” 295) – Explosive 3-tech disruptor, great for pass rush.
* Randy Starks (23, DT, 6’5” 305) – Versatile DT with balance of athleticism and size.
* Marcus Tubbs (21, DT, 6’3” 320) – Young, powerful run-stopper, still raw.
* Matthias Askew (22, DT, 6’5” 302) – Length and upside, developmental.
Best interior: Wilfork (anchor) or Harris (penetrator).
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Linebackers
### Middle (MLB)
* Jonathan Vilma (23, 6’1” 230) – Prototype MLB: SPD 89, STR 91, leader.
* Darrell McClover (24, 6’1” 226) – Reliable, steady tackler, but lower ceiling.
* Rod Davis (23, 6’2” 239) – Durable thumper, slower and less versatile.
Best MLB: Vilma — clear franchise centerpiece.
### Outside (ROLB/LOLB)
* Charlie Anderson (23, LOLB, 6’4” 250) – Prototype edge OLB: 87 SPD, 90 STR, pass-rusher. Durability a concern.
* Jorge Cordova (23, ROLB, 6’1” 244) – Ironman (STA 99), versatile every-down OLB.
* Other depth OLBs – less athletic, more role players.
Best OLB: Anderson for disruption, Cordova for durability.
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Cornerbacks (CB)
* DeAngelo Hall (21, 5’10” 200) – Elite SPD/ACC, shutdown CB potential, youngest.
* Keith Smith (22, 5’11” 191) – 95 SPD, great in man coverage, durability risk.
* Nathan Vasher (23, 5’10” 185) – 97 SPD, playmaker, return ability.
* Ahmad Carroll (22, 5’10” 190) – Balanced, physical, not elite anywhere.
* Keiwan Ratliff (23, 5’11” 188) – Stronger, good vs big WRs, less speed.
Best CB: DeAngelo Hall — youth + elite traits.
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Safeties (FS/SS)
* Sean Taylor (22, FS, 6’2” 231) – Generational talent. SPD 94, STR 78, toughness 99.
* Bob Sanders (23, SS, 5’8” 206) – Missile in the box, SPD 92, fearless hitter.
* Mike Adams (24, FS, 5’11” 200) – Reliable, smart, but not elite range.
* Sean Jones (22, FS, 6’1” 220) – Size + youth, slower, needs growth.
* Guss Scott (22, SS, 5’10” 205) – Aggressive, but durability questions.
Best FS: Sean Taylor — no debate.
Best SS: Bob Sanders — tone-setter.
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Summary
* Best Defensive End: Jason Babin (motor) or Antwan Odom (upside).
* Best Defensive Tackle: Vince Wilfork (anchor) / Tommie Harris (penetrator).
* Best MLB: Jonathan Vilma.
* Best OLB: Charlie Anderson (explosive pass-rusher).
* Best CB: DeAngelo Hall (shutdown).
* Best FS: Sean Taylor (generational).
* Best SS: Bob Sanders (enforcer).
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Athletic Rankings by Position
Right End (RE)
1. Roderick Green (25, 6’2” 274) – 77 SPD, 86 STR, athletic edge.
2. Antwan Odom (23, 6’5” 275) – Tall, long edge with solid burst.
3. Darrion Scott (23, 6’3” 289) – Bigger body, strong vs run.
4. Bo Schobel (23, 6’5” 264) – Length, decent strength, less speed.
5. Jason Babin (23, 6’3” 267) – Motor rusher, toughness freak.
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Left End (LE)
1. Will Smith (23, 6’3” 282) – Balanced speed + size, NFL-ready.
2. Shaun Phillips (23, 6’3” 255) – High strength, quickness, hybrid OLB/DE body.
3. Antonio Smith (22, 6’3” 290) – Young, versatile, raw athlete.
4. Darrion Scott *(also plays some LE)* – Bigger body, power rusher.
5. Jason Babin *(swing end)* – Effort and toughness.
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Defensive Tackle (DT)
1. Vince Wilfork (22, 6’2” 325) – STR 94, massive anchor, freak size.
2. Tommie Harris (23, 6’3” 295) – STR 96, explosive 3-tech.
3. Randy Starks (23, 6’5” 305) – Length + balance, versatile.
4. Marcus Tubbs (21, 6’3” 320) – Young big body, raw but powerful.
5. Matthias Askew (22, 6’5” 302) – Tall DT with athleticism.
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Outside Linebackers (ROLB/LOLB)
1. Charlie Anderson (23, 6’4” 250) – SPD 87, STR 90, prototype edge freak.
2. Jorge Cordova (23, 6’1” 244) – Balanced, durable, all-around athlete.
3. Other OLB depth – more role-specific, less freak traits.
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Middle Linebackers (MLB)
1. Jonathan Vilma (23, 6’1” 230) – SPD 89, STR 91, perfect blend.
2. Darrell McClover (24, 6’1” 226) – Good athlete, steady.
3. Rod Davis (23, 6’2” 239) – Strong, durable thumper.
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Cornerbacks (CB)
1. Nathan Vasher (23, 5’10” 185) – 97 SPD, pure burner.
2. Keith Smith (22, 5’11” 191) – 95 SPD, sticky coverage.
3. DeAngelo Hall (21, 5’10” 200) – SPD 92, ACC 95, explosive.
4. Ahmad Carroll (22, 5’10” 190) – Balanced speed/strength.
5. Keiwan Ratliff (23, 5’11” 188) – Stronger, physical corner.
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Free Safeties (FS)
1. Sean Taylor (22, 6’2” 231) – SPD 94, STR 78, TGH 99. Absolute freak.
2. Sean Jones (22, 6’1” 220) – Size + durability, decent speed.
3. Mike Adams (24, 5’11” 200) – Reliable, solid athlete.
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Strong Safeties (SS)
1. Bob Sanders (23, 5’8” 206) – SPD 92, STR 68, fearless hitter.
2. Guss Scott (22, 5’10” 205) – SPD 87, aggressive but less durable.
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Takeaways
* Edge Freaks: Roderick Green (RE), Will Smith (LE), Charlie Anderson (OLB).
* Interior Freaks: Vince Wilfork (size/strength), Tommie Harris (explosive 3-tech).
* LB Freak: Jonathan Vilma — perfect balance of speed, strength, size.
* CB Freak: Nathan Vasher (97 SPD), though Hall is younger + balanced.
* Safety Freak: Sean Taylor (FS generational) & Bob Sanders (SS enforcer).
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