http://condraft.com/profile.php?id=1466 Mississippi State Name Titus Brown 2008 Birth Date 3/27/1986 Jersey Number 54 Current Position DE Height 6 ft. 2.4 in. Weight 246 lbs. Speed 4.82 (Pro Day) Scouting Report Overview Titus Brown has been an effective pass rusher for Mississippi State. He has 30 career starts, including 23 in his junior and senior seasons. He racked up 18.5 career sacks during that time. Strengths Brown is a great pass-rusher who gets off the snap quickly and shows the explosiveness to get past the blocker. He's an intense player and plays until the whistle blows for all four quarters. He uses his hands well to disengage from the blockers. Brown is a solid tackler against the run and shows good pursuit. Brown is a decent athlete and teams may want to consider him as an OLB at the next level because of his size. He developed into a leader on the defense. Weaknesses Brown is probably too small to continue to play DE at the NFL level unless he is purely a situational player. He doesn't have the sand in the pants to stand up to the NFL offensive linemen and against the run. When tried at OLB at the Senior Bowl, he struggled mightily, but flashed some potential that may emerge with reps at the position. Projection Tweener that will have to convince a team that he has the ability to be productive as a situational pass rusher or that he can move to OLB. Should hear his name somewhere in the sixth or seventh rounds.
Overview A productive speed rusher who terrorized the SEC throughout his career, Brown lacks the size scouts want at defensive end. However, he struggled at the Senior Bowl in making the transition to outside linebacker, where he played as a freshman. Brown has the physical tools to warrant a look at OLB, but if unable to make the switch he may be forced to find a niche in the NFL as a situational pass rusher. With his quick burst off the snap and intangibles, the two-time SEC honors recipient has a chance to do just that. High School Ranked as one of the top 60 linebackers in the southeast by PrepStar magazine in its pre-season edition . . . Credited with running a 4.66 in the 40-yard dash by the Insiders.com online recruiting website . . . Played outside linebacker at Hillcrest High School in Tuscaloosa, Ala. . . . Registered more than 90 tackles, including 10 quarterback sacks, during his senior season . . . Helped lead Hillcrest to a 10-3 overall record and into the Alabama Class 6A quarterfinals . . . Registered 86 tackles with a region-best 13 quarterback sacks, four tackles for loss and two forced fumbles . . . Made 80 tackles as a junior, including four quarterback sacks, four caused fumbles and a pair of fumble recoveries. Analysis Positives: Well-built athlete with room for additional growth in his lower body. ... Best attribute is his initial burst off the snap and straight-line speed. ... Flashes the overall athleticism to make the transition back to outside linebacker - a position he played his freshman season at MSU. ... Can beat the offensive tackle off the snap with his burst and shows the strong, active hands to bat away the blocker's hands. ... Closes quickly. ... Has developed into a high motor player who pursues down the field with passion. Negatives: Classic 'tweener who may lack the size and strength to hold up at defensive end and the athleticism and instincts to transition back to linebacker. ... Struggled with reading keys and putting himself in the correct position when moved back to linebacker while at the Senior Bowl. ... Developed into a leader as he matured, but struggled initially in this role. ... Has some off-field concerns scouts will want to explore. link to rest of story http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/titus-brown?id=1685
