Everette Brown

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2009 NFL Mock Draft

Height: 6-4
Weight: 245
40-YD: 4.70

School: Florida State
Year: Junior

Florida State defensive end Everette Brown is arguably the most explosive pass rusher in this year's NFL Draft field, and he has the potential to become a defensive force in the right system early in his career. At about 245 pounds, Brown is a bit light to be an every-down player in a 4-3 system, but he has the perfect size and athletic ability to play the rush-linebacker position in a 3-4 set.

Brown might, in fact, be a liability at the NFL level if he does play in a traditional 4-3 role unless he packs on a little more muscle. In the run game, Brown can run 'em down from behind with the best of them. But he struggles when teams come right at him because he has trouble taking on the bigger run blockers at the point of attack.

But he's as good as they get at coming off the edge and getting after the quarterback. And that's why he will most likely be picked high in the first round. While at this time he isn't what you would call a refined pass rusher, Brown anticipates the snap well, has great initial quickness off the line, and displays a fantastic closing burst. He can also change direction quickly and fluidly.

Because of his lack of size and strength, Brown must rely on his speed to get to the quarterback because he's not going to bull rush many blockers at the NFL level. The good news is he has the frame to pack on some more bulk without losing his athleticism, and his strength will improve once he gets into an NFL team's training program.

Don't be surprised if Brown doesn't get past the Green Bay Packers at No. 9 overall.