Larry English
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Defensive End

Northern Illinois


College Position: Defensive End
School: Northern Illinois
Grade: Senior
Height: 6-3
Weight: 255
Birthdate:
Draft Projection: Late First
Overall Rank: 27
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Defensive End (2)
3-4 Linebacker (3)

Draft Result

Drafted in the 2009 Draft by the San Diego Chargers in the 1st round with the #16 pick.
Larry English may be the best 3-4 LB in the draft, and obviously the Chargers think so. This selection calls in to question the status of Shawne Merriman's knee.

Mock Draft Results

Strengths

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Weaknesses

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News

2009 AFC West Preview - Aug 30 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Draft Grades (Chris' Take) - Apr 29 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Draft Report Card: AFC West - Apr 28 (Dan Wernery)
Dan Wernery Plays GM for 32 teams: Where do I draft a DE or 3-4 OLB? - Mar 21 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Scouting Combine: Who and What to Watch - Feb 15 (Chris Maier)
2009 Senior Bowl Recap - Defense: Studs and Duds - Jan 29 (Chris Maier)
2009 Senior Bowl Preview: Who and What to Watch - Jan 18 (Chris Maier)
2009 Senior Bowl Rosters: North - Jan 18 (Chris Maier)
Independence Bowl: Draft Stocks to Watch - Dec 25 (Dan Wernery)
Pre-Bowl Game 2009 NFL Mock Draft (2 Rounds) - Dec 12 (Chris Maier)
2009 Draft: Top 10 DE Prospects - Jul 12 (Dan Wernery)