The Felger and Mazz Big Board is officially back for the 2024 NFL Draft! With the New England Patriots slated to draft at 3rd overall in this year’s draft, the Big Board will be more important than ever before! Below are the outside linebackers who were hit on the Big Board!
But before this year’s Outside Linebacker selections, here’s a look at who the Big Board has hit on in the past!
Jake Bequette – Defensive End – Arkansas – 2012 NFL Draft – 3rd round 90th overall
Aaron Dobson – Wide Receiver – Marshall – 2013 NFL Draft – 2nd round 59th overall (shown below)
FOXBORO, MA – SEPTEMBER 12: Wide receiver Aaron Dobson #17 of the New England Patriots celebrates as he runs to score on a 39-yard catch in the first quarter against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on September 12, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
Jimmy Garoppolo – Quarterback – Eastern Illinois – 2014 NFL Draft- 2nd round 62nd overall
Trey Flowers – Defensive End – Arkansas – 2014 NFL Draft – 4th round 101st overall
Cyrus Jones – Cornerback & Special Teams – Alabama – 2016 NFL Draft – 2nd round 60th overall
Jacoby Brissett – Quarterback – North Carolina State – 2016 NFL Draft – 3rd round 91st overall
Isaiah Wynn – Offensive Lineman – Alabama – 2018 NFL Draft – 1st round 23rd overall
N’Keal Harry – Wide Receiver – Arizona State University – 2019 NFL Draft – 1st round 32nd overall
JoeJuan Williams – Cornerback – Vanderbilt – 2019 NFL Draft – 2nd round 45th overall
Christian Barmore – Defensive Tackle – Alabama – 2021 NFL Draft – 2nd round 38th overall
Cameron McGrone – Linebacker – Michigan – 2021 NFL Draft – 5th round 177th overall
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – DECEMBER 03: Cole Strange #69 of the New England Patriots is introduced during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Gillette Stadium on December 03, 2023 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)
Cole Strange – Offensive Lineman – Chattanooga – 2022 NFL Draft – 1st round 29th overall (shown above)
Pierre Strong Jr. – Running Back – South Dakota State University – 2022 NFL Draft – 4th round 127th overall
Keion White – Defensive End – Georgia Tech – 2023 NFL Draft – 2nd round 46th overall
Dallas Turner – Alabama
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 01: Dallas Turner #15 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates in the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines during the CFP Semifinal Rose Bowl Game at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2024 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Here are some strengths and weaknesses courtesy of NFL.com
Strengths
- History of playing for winning programs in high school and college.
- Sudden hands are first into blocker’s frame as edge-setter.
- Athleticism to soak up play-extending quarterbacks with his secondary rush.
Weaknesses
- Below-average anchor to prevent being displaced by force.
- Needs better play strength to improve block take-on.
- Doesn’t always play with ideal urgency when not directly challenged.
Khalid Duke – Kansas State
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – FEBRUARY 29: Khalid Duke #LB10 of Kansas State participates in a drill during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 29, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Here are some strengths and weaknesses courtesy of NFL.com
Strengths
- First three steps into rush are speedy and relatively long.
- Uses hesitations and head fakes to create uncertainty for pass protectors.
- Impressive closing speed to chase down runners and quarterbacks.
Weaknesses
- Lean through lower body and lacks necessary play strength.
- Unable to press defenders out of his frame and separate from clinches.
- Inside rush moves are missing leg drive to push through the inside edge.
Mohamed Kamara – Colorado State
Nov 11, 2023; Fort Collins, Colorado, USA; San Diego State Aztecs quarterback Jalen Mayden (18) is tackled by Colorado State Rams defensive lineman Mohamed Kamara (8) during the second quarter at Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium. Credit: Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports
Here are some strengths and weaknesses courtesy of NFL.com
Strengths
- Outstanding career production, with 45.5 TFLs, 30.5 sacks and five forced fumbles.
- Sets up inside rush move with hard upfield push off the snap.
- Violent hands help grease the edge at the top of the rush.
Weaknesses
- Can become too reliant on power in his rush approach.
- Will need to prove he can stack blocks and set a firm edge.
- Hard-charging play style will lead to missed tackles.
