Lawrence Sidbury
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Defensive End

Richmond


College Position: Defensive End
School: Richmond
Grade: Senior
Height: 6-4
Weight: 265
Birthdate:
Draft Projection: Second
Overall Rank: Unranked
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Defensive End (8)

Draft Result

Drafted in the 2009 Draft by the Atlanta Falcons in the 4th round with the #25 pick.
A great value in round 4. He is still a little raw and needs to get stronger to avoid being a liability against the run but has natural pass rushing skills. Excellent athlete for a DE.

Mock Draft Results

Strengths

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Weaknesses

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News

2010 NFL Draft Grades: NFC South - May 7 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Draft Report Card: NFC South - May 11 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Draft Grades (Chris' Take) - Apr 29 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Draft: Day One Winners, Losers and More - Apr 25 (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)
Updated 2009 Player Rankings - Feb 7 (Chris Maier)
2009 Senior Bowl Recap - Defense: Studs and Duds - Jan 29 (Chris Maier)
East-West Shrine Game Standouts - Jan 18 (Dan Wernery)
2009 Senior Bowl Preview: Who and What to Watch - Jan 18 (Chris Maier)
2009 Senior Bowl Rosters: South - Jan 18 (Chris Maier)