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).
Big Chuck Smith breaks down the top pass-rush prospects
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.
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