Connor Barwin
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Defensive End

Cincinnati


College Position: Defensive End
School: Cincinnati
Grade: Senior
Height: 6-4
Weight: 255
Birthdate:
Draft Projection: Late First
Overall Rank: 31
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Defensive End (3)
3-4 Linebacker (4)

Draft Result

Drafted in the 2009 Draft by the Houston Texans in the 2nd round with the #14 pick.
While many think Barwin is a better fit for a 3-4, he also could be developed as a DE. Look for Barwin to be used primarily as a situational pass rusher as a rookie.

Mock Draft Results

Strengths

One%20of%20the%20most%20fastest%20rising%20prospects%20in%20the%202009%20NFL%20draft.%20%20A%20terrific%20athlete%20with%20an%20excellent%20motor.%20Good%20burst%20off%20the%20edge.%20%20Good%20awareness%20and%20tremendous%20instincts.%20%20Not%20only%20has%20a%20nose%20for%20the%20QB%20but%20finds%20ways%20to%20make%20plays%20in%20the%20backfield.%20%20After%20playing%20three%20seasons%20at%20TE%20switched%20to%20DE%20and%20registered%206%20sacks%20in%20his%20first%206%20games%20at%20the%20position.%20%20Could%20serve%20a%20dual%20role%20as%20a%203rd%20TE.%20Has%20also%20served%20as%20a%20reserve%20forward%20on%20the%20UC%20basketball%20team.

Weaknesses

A%20bit%20undersized%20for%20DE.%20%20Has%20only%20played%20one%20season%20at%20DE%20and%20gets%20by%20more%20on%20athleticism%20and%20effort%20than%20technique.%20%20Needs%20to%20refine%20and%20add%20to%20his%20pass%20rush%20moves.%20%20May%20be%20a%20bit%20of%20a%20project%20but%20he%20has%20tremendous%20upside.%20%20Will%20likely%20be%20just%20a%20situational%20pass%20rusher%20his%20first%20year%20or%20two.

News

2010 NFL Draft: Late Round Sleepers - Defensive End - Mar 26 (Raul Colon)
2009 NFL Draft Report Card: AFC South - May 5 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Draft Grades (Chris' Take) - Apr 29 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Draft: 7 Stories To Watch - Apr 24 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Draft Stories: The Time is Now for the Patriots to Re-load - Mar 29 (Chris Maier)
Draft Buzz: Nicks' Poor Pro Day and More - Mar 24 (Chris Maier)
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 Buzz: Day Three - DT, DE, LB - Feb 23 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Scouting Combine: Who and What to Watch - Feb 15 (Chris Maier)
2009 Senior Bowl Recap - Offense: Studs and Duds - Jan 27 (Chris Maier and Dan Wernery)
2009 Senior Bowl Preview: Who and What to Watch - Jan 18 (Chris Maier)
2009 Senior Bowl Rosters: North - Jan 18 (Chris Maier)
Orange Bowl: Draft Stocks to Watch - Dec 31 (Chris Maier)
The Seven Step Drop: Penn State Falls; Does a Big 12 vs. SEC BCS Title Game Loom? - Nov 12 (Chris Maier)