3. James Laurinaitis. 6' 3" 240. LB.
Laurinaitis has been exactly how he sounds over the past 4 years, a warrior. His fabulous career for the Buckeyes began in 2005 when he replaces the injured Bobby Carpenter in the Michigan game and has been terrorizing offenses ever since. Could have been a top 5 pick last year and was thought of being New England's pick at #10 if he got that far. Deciding to come back with guys like Freeman and Malcolm Jenkins was like a gift from God for Buckeye nation. "Little Animal" has not been seen as playing how he used to but this is only because defenses are keying on him every play. He is getting double teamed as a middle linebacker which shows the respect he deserves but is hurting him at swarming to the ball like he has in the past. He has had problems fighting off blocks while moving lateral but still has the strength, speed, and agility to be destructive in the NFL. With a player like Rey Maualuga (USC) also coming out he could be the second middle linebacker taken.
Prediction: Top 15
Yea Ohio!
-Athlete
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