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Reply to "ROUND 1 PICK 12 - Rashan Gary DE/LB - Michigan"

CUPackFan posted:

I don't think he'll be a bust like Harrell or Worthy.  He plays the run, can set the edge, has a high motor and will chase plays.  That in itself will get you drafted in the 4th round and sets you up for a 10 year career.  But I give him about a 10% chance he lives up to the #12 pick in the draft.  I just don't remember that many players who get to the NFL and THEN develop pass rushing moves.  That's why I liked Brian Burns so much and did not like Gary.  I actually think Burns had a higher bust potential than Gary because if Burns can't rush the passer, he couldn't do anything else.  Worst case Gary can still play first and second down.  Not what you want from your #12 pick but better than a bust.  

Upside was probably the biggest decider between the two. Burns is a lot closer to his ceiling than Gary is, Gary is a lump of clay at this point. A lot more you can do with the latter.

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