The Packers used their final sixth-round selection on DE Ricky Elmore. He adds depth to a defensive line that may lose DL Cullen Jenkins. What follows is a scouting breakdown of Elmore by PFW draft expert Nolan Nawrocki from the 2011 Draft Preview book:
Notes: Prepped in California before redshirting in 2006. Played all 12 games in '07 and recorded 10 tackles, 1½ for loss and zero sacks with a pass batted down. Started 9-of-13 games in '08, tallying 25-8-4 with one batted pass, one interception and a forced fumble. Started all 13 games in '09, registering 79-21-14½ with three batted balls, one interception and two forced fumbles. Playing opposite Brooks Reed for the third year in a row in '10, started 12-of-13 games and led the Pacific-10 Conference in sacks by posting 49-13-11 with a batted pass and a forced fumble.
Positives: Nice take-off speed - has a long first step and can accelerate at the top of his rush and close to the quarterback. Plays faster than his timed speed. Solid wrap tackler. Good sack production. Very durable.
Negatives: Not strong at the point of attack and gets bounced by the double-team. Has very short arms - struggles to disengage from blocks and wrap as a tackler. Inconsistent effort, intensity and focus. Developing eyes and instincts - tends to freelance and play outside the design of the scheme.
Summary: Productive college base end who lacks the play strength desired on the left side and the short-area burst for the right. Some evaluators have projected him to outside linebacker, but likely will be best suited for a backup DE role in a "40" front.
NFL projection: Late draftable pick.
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