Falcons’ draft board: 5 questions with Kentucky’s Bud Dupree
FLOWERY BRANCH – The NFL draft is just a week away and each morning for the past week we've been taking a look at player who's on the Falcons' draft board.
Today we’ll look at Kentucky defensive end/linebacker Alvin “Bud” Dupree from Wilkinson County High.
Position: DE/OLB
Height: 6-foot, 4-inches
Weight: 269 pounds
40-yard dash: 4.56 seconds
Vertical: 42 inches
10-yard split: 1.60 seconds
20-yard shuttle: 2.65 seconds
3-Cone Drill: 7.52 seconds
Broad Jump: 11-feet, 6 inches
5 questions with Alvin 'Bud' Dupree
Q: What is it that you like about Aldon Smith?
A: I just like how he turned the corner and how he uses his speed a lot. … He's an athletic guy, a guy that I see myself being like.
Q: You played in a 3 point stance and standing up. Would they allow you to do both sets? If a 4-3 team wants you to play DE, are you OK with that?
A: I think they've got me at linebacker because they've seen me do the 3 point stance … I've got a lot of film in the 3-point stance
and standing up. I think any team can see that I can play both positions.
Q: How comfortable are you dropping back into coverage?
A: I'm very comfortable. I got more comfortable this year by doing it a lot at practice, covering the slot.
Q: Did you do it more so this past year?
A: Yes. I played inside linebacker from my sophomore year to my senior year.
Q: What’s your optimal playing weight?
A: I played at 260-265. Even though I don't look that big, my frame is athletic.
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ATLANTA FALCONS 2015 DRAFT PICKS
First round: 8th overall selection
Second round: 42nd overall selection
Third round: 73rd overall selection
Fourth round: 107th overall selection
Fifth round: 146th overall selection
Sixth round: 185th overall selection
Seventh round: 225th overall selection
Seventh round: 249th overall selection*
*Pick is from New England through St. Louis
POSITION-BY-POSITION FOR 2015 NFL DRAFT
Wednesday: Top 5 Inside Linebackers
Miami linebacker Denzel Perryman ,
Thursday: Top 5 defensive tackles
(Leonard Williams' Rugby skill will become handy in the NFL)
Friday: Top 5 defensive backs
Alabama's Landon Collins is the top safety prospect
Saturday: Top 5 special teamers
Dorsett, Alford could be top returners
Sunday: Top 5 edge rushers (defensive ends/outside linebackers).
Monday: Top 5 Offensive line
Georgia Tech's Shaquille Mason trying to convert to center for NFL
Tuesday: Top 5 Wide receivers
Georgia's Chris Conley now projects as a fourth-rounder
Wednesday, April 22: Top 5 Running backs
Thursday, April 23: Top 5 Quarterbacks
NFL must handle Winston, Mariota with care. Both need seasoning
Friday, April 24: Tight ends
ICYMI: Here's a link to last year's Position-by-Position series.
About the Author
Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.
