Originally posted by WildBill:
He will play as a situational pass rusher not standing up, hands down. Too small to play everydown. The Niner's are relying/banking on his athleticism. That the Rams misused him as a OLB and that Kris Kocurek can make him betteras a PR. He ran a 4.5 40 in college. They are hoping that his speed off the edge in wide 9 will kill. I had hoped that the niners would resign Hyder, but they must think that Ebukam has more potential as a PR. Hyder had his best career year with us, before that he was similar to Ebukam. Kris was high on Hyder last year, he might be just as high on Ebukam or higher. If he is even higher, then I hope only good things, only thing is Kris was familiar with Hyder having coached him before. Hyder is bigger and used his size and strength to get his pressures. Not a speed rusher at 5.1 40, but is better to set the edge. Which Sam won't be doing.
Last season, Ebukam ranked fifth among all outside linebackers in pressure rate at 14.7 percent, trailing only Markus Golden, T.J. Watt, Matthew Judon and Bradley Chubb. Should go up as a situational pass rusher.
Ebukam also had a higher pressure rate than Kerry Hyder Jr. (12.6 percent), although Hyder had 8.5 sacks last season. Samson played in 35.5% of Rams defensive snaps.
Athleticism
Pro Day Date:3/28/2017
40 Yard Dash: 4.50 seconds
40 Yard (MPH): 18.18 (MPH) 93 percentile
20 Yard Split: 2.57 seconds
10 Yard Split: 1.53 seconds 87 percentile
Bench Press: (N/A) reps (225 lb)
Vertical Leap: 39.0 inches 89 percentile
Height: 73.88 inches
Weight: 240 lbs
Broad Jump: 130 inches
Hand Size: 9.63 inches
Arm Length: 32.38 inches
20 Yd Shuttle: 4.34 seconds
Three Cone: 7.07 seconds.
The closest athletic comparison to him among defensive players during the draft is Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner. The closes athletic comparison to him among all players is running back Adrian Peterson.
We had no speed last year which is what Dee was supposed to supply. This is what the niners are hoping is finding a diamond in the rough.
Not saying he's the next Khalil Mack or Dee Ford but his numbers and athleticism are very similar to theirs.
Khalil Mack
40 Yard Dash: 4.55 seconds
40 Yard (MPH): 17.98 (MPH)
20 Yard Split: 2.57 seconds
10 Yard Split: 1.53 seconds
Bench Press: (N/A) reps (225 lb)
Vertical Leap: 40.0 inches
Height: 74.63 inches
Weight: 251 lbs
Broad Jump: 127 inches
Hand Size: 10.25 inches
Arm Length: 33.25 inches
20 Yd Shuttle: 4.18 seconds
Three Cone: 7.08 seconds
Dee Ford
40 Yard Dash: 4.59 seconds
40 Yard (MPH): 17.82 (MPH)
20 Yard Split: 2.69 seconds
10 Yard Split: 1.67 seconds
Bench Press: (N/A) reps (225 lb)
Vertical Leap: 35.5 inches
Height: 74.13 inches
Weight: 252 lbs
Broad Jump: 124 inches
Hand Size: 10.25 inches
Arm Length: 32.88 inches
20 Yd Shuttle: 4.73 seconds
Three Cone: 7.07 seconds
Mainly the ones that's important to be successful at EDGE. Three Cone, Broad Jump, 10 Yard Split, Vertical, and Shuttle Drill. Although he's slightly shorter than Ford his wingspan is slightly longer than Ford.
The potential and athleticism is there, just need Kocurek to mold him to be his next successful project. Really wanted Reddick to be Ford's replacement but this guy will do for now. FA just started though.
