5th Round Selection: Alvin Bowen LB ISU

[The Rev.Mattb74 ESQ.]

I pity the fool - compliance linebacker part II

this is my favorite pick everrrrr

[Tcali]

How is that possible when this is true:

 

 

Oh yeah and he lead the nation in tackles as a junior.

 

How can both statements exist at the same in the same universe?

 

Well he must have accidentally run into those runners and they tripped.

[Stenbar]

He and Marshawn can have hair styling parties!

 

 

 

 

He's the perfect 5th round pick. A guy that almost has all of the physical ability for the position and what he doesn't have can be taken care of by the trainer. The problems he has at his position can be corrected if he's willing to take coaching. In the mean time he can be a great ST player. I think this is exactly what a 5th round pick and beyond should be used for.

 

OLB | (6'1", 223, 4.79) | IOWA STATE

Scouts Grade: 48

 

Flags: (B: BULK/SIZE) Lacks size/bulk for position(S: SPEED) Player lacks ideal speed at position

Strengths: Displays excellent instincts, has greatly improved at reading keys and generally locates the ball carrier quickly. Reaches top-speed quickly, aggressive and makes plays in the backfield. Takes outstanding pursuit angles, does a fine job of using hands to get through traffic, never gives up and always seems to be around the ball at the end of the play. Solid wrap-up tackler with better power than size suggests, tries to strip the ball in pursuit and can generate fumbles. Gets a deep drop in zone coverage and has average range. Does a good job of reading quarterbacks' eyes and generally picks up on screen passes very early. More fluid opening hips than most linebackers, shows good burst coming out of cuts and has excellent short-area man-to-man cover skills. Has adequate not great ball skills and flashes the ability to make big plays in coverage. Progressed at the collegiate level and should only get better with added experience. Possesses the tackling skills and toughness to make a significant impact covering kicks in the NFL and should make immediate contributions on special teams.

 

Weaknesses: Possesses adequate height but needs to get bigger and improve his overall strength. Lacks ideal lower body strength and isn't stout so needs to be on the move to be successful. Gets engulfed too easily at the point of attack and struggles to hold up in the phone booth. Has some trouble bringing down taller ball carriers at times and needs to do a better job of tackling low. Lacks ideal top-end speed and is going to have some problems running with NFL tight ends and backs. Too small to play an every-down role at linebacker at this point and probably isn't fast enough to move safety. Can be a bit undisciplined and occasionally takes himself out of plays because he's trying to avoid bigger blockers.

 

Overall: Bowen enrolled at Garden City (N.J.) CC in 2003, redshirting his first year and leading the team in tackles and tackles for loss in his first and only season. After transferring to Iowa State, he appeared in 24 games over his first two seasons (2005-'06), collecting 188 tackles (seven for losses), two sacks and an interception. (He led the nation in tackles per game--12.9--as a junior.) In 2007, Bowen started all 12 games and finished the season with 99 tackles (12.5 for losses), two sacks, five forced fumbles, and an interception. Bowen is an undersized weak-side linebacker prospect with very good athleticism, instincts, quickness and toughness. However, he needs to bulk up and increase his overall strength. In addition, he's quicker than fast and his lack of prototypical top-end speed is going to be exposed more at the NFL level. Bowen should come off the 2008 draft board in the middle rounds.

 

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Why do you draft a player like that???? Just out of curiousity

[lets_go_bills]

He is small, kinda slow.

 

But I like this pick because it adds depth at LB, which we need, and I think he will contribute on ST.

[KD in CA]

Why do you draft a player like that???? Just out of curiousity

 

 

Cause it's the 5th round. If he had ideal size and speed he would have been picked in round 1 or 2. He was 2d team all conference so apparently he can play a little.

 

But I have to admit he looks a little skinny in the Compliance Linebacker video.

[Oneonta Buffalo Fan]

Cause it's the 5th round. If he had ideal size and speed he would have been picked in round 1 or 2. He was 2d team all conference so apparently he can a little.

 

But I have to admit he looks a little skinny in the Compliance Linebacker video.

But he'll be a great special teams player.

[Ulinski]

http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/pa...ls/f65kd406.jpg

 

He has cool hair, that is key.

He has a chipmunk name !

lol

[Sisyphean Bills]

Rather have that guy or

 

Erin Henderson OLB 6'2" 244 MARYLAND 77

Ali Highsmith OLB 5'11" 230 LSU 66

Geno Hayes OLB 6'0" 226 FLORIDA STATE 67

Wesley Woodyard OLB 6'0" 227 KENTUCKY 59

Marcus Howard OLB 6'0" 237 GEORGIA 61

 

Who'd want a guy that could become a solid starter when you can get a small, slow special teamer?

 

He's a cover-2 deep middle guy.

[FistingBot]

I really like the pick - I live in Colorado so (unfortunately) get a lot of Big-12 North games on TV in the fall. Iowa State has been awful the past few years, but you can't watch an ISU game without noticing this guy because he's all over the field. Seems like he made every tackle for them the past few years (287 to be exact). He's one of those guys who just loves to run around and hit everything he sees. He plays with a ton of passion and heart on a really bad team... not a bad guy for the Bills to take IMHO.

[Ulinski]

This is the one move I'll question .

This player seems slow for a linebacker straight out of the draft.

[The Big Cat]

I said that like two posts ago.

 

I beg your pardon, Monsieur HotS hit.

[UticaBill]

Now they take the OLB and another smaller guy without great speed.... if you wanted an OLB then you should have grabbed a good one at #114!!!!!

 

This should have been out FB pick!!!! Grr.... Yesterday was good and today is fizzeling....

 

I do like this kid, so I guess I won't complain too much for a 5th....

[Oneonta Buffalo Fan]

THIS should have been out TE pick....!!! Grr.... Yesterday was good and today is fizzeling....

We needed to have depth at ST and depth at LB. This was a much better pick than Te because there were several quality TE still on the board.

[Nanker]

And he went to Iowa State, not LSU. Maybe you should take the time to type the correct information rather than being so desperate to start the thread.

 

Godda be furst. If not, it's sloppy seconds and LSI has NEVER had sloppy seconds.

[Oneonta Buffalo Fan]

Godda be furst. If not, it's sloppy seconds and LSI has NEVER had sloppy seconds.

I still correct my mistakes.

[In space no one can hear]

I still correct my mistakes.

 

 

I think you went over his head with that reference Nanker.

[Kipers Hair]

Undersized linebacker. Special teams.

 

(6'1", 223, 4.79)

 

Not even close - the guy will start by his third year...good instictive player, will add bulk at the NFL level...Perfect cover 2 weaksider...think Ellison but angrier and a bit bigger...

[ndirish1978]

If you dont like this pick take it up with the compliance linebacker

 

 

LOL I loved this!