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LB Brian Rolle (Official Thread)

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Duo out to impress scouts
Local standouts Rolle, Devine invited to NFL Combine
Feb. 7, 2011
Written by
Craig Handel
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Speed is something local football products Brian Rolle and Noel Devine intend to show scouts when they attend the NFL Combine.

Rolle and Devine were among nearly 300 draft eligible players invited to the event that runs Feb. 23-March 1 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

"I tell you what, I'm going to blow them out of the water," Rolle said, regarding his 40-yard dash time.

Rolle, an Immokalee High graduate who played four years at linebacker for Ohio State, has run between 4.48 and 4.68 seconds. If he hits the 4.48 range, he'll have accomplished his mission.

"He's looking at being drafted between rounds 4 and 7 unless he blows up at the combine," said Benjamin Allbright, director of scouting for NFLDraftMonsters.com. "Then he'd have to run in the 4.4 range."
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Rolle used his speed to make some plays in the East-West Shrine Game on Jan. 22. The 5-foot-91?2, 227-pounder had a forced fumble, a tipped pass and two tackles. That's after recording 76 total tackles, 2.5 sacks and two interceptions for the Buckeyes during his senior season.

The Colts, Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings are the teams Rolle would seem to fit best, according to ESPN analyst Todd McShay.

Rolle's height will work against him, said McShay, who thought he looked more like a safety.

"I noticed he worked a lot with the linebackers coach, more than any others, on getting off blocks and using his hands," McShay said. "In the NFL, if you have a weakness, they'll expose it.

"He plays hard, he's instinctive, he made a lot of plays at Ohio State."

Rolle has told scouts he will do whatever it takes to make a team, including a role on special teams.

"The idea is to get with a team, stick and learn things so you can get a shot," McShay said. "Cover kicks, be a madman. Do well enough to be on a roster, then you can maybe be a strong safety in a jumbo package or a linebacker on obvious passing downs, a specialist."
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http://www.news-press.com/article/2...RSS11/Duo-out-impress-scouts?odyssey=nav|head
 
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Brian Rolle
ILB, Ohio State

War Room analysis
Against inside run: Lack of height and bulk hurt him in this area. Has trouble getting off blocks once engaged. Works hard to slip and avoid blockers for this reason. Does not do a good job in using his hands to shock and shed from bigger blockers within the box. This is really a deficiency that cannot improve much at the next level. Grade: 6.5

Against outside run: Is an explosive and fast pursuit player to the sideline and down the field. Gets involved in some chase tackles, where most players wouldn't be able to get close. Takes consistent pursuit angles and closes on the ball carrier quickly in the open field. Is a physical and aggressive tackler in all phases. Grade: 8.5

Blitz/coverage: Is an explosive dogger from either inside or on the edge of the formation. Can dip and beat larger blockers because of his size, speed, and quickness. Has the lateral quickness and agility to be really effective on stunts. Covers like a free safety. Is an ideal fit as the middle linebacker for a TB-cover 2 scheme. Can carry the deep middle against either a tight end or a slot receiver. Shows exceptional anticipation, closing ability, and ball skills as a zone defender. Can cover a running back out of the backfield in man-to-man coverage with ease. Gives away a lot of size against a tight end or H-Back down the field. Gets lost behind the Umpire at times in zone coverage. Grade: 8.5

Run/pass recognition: Is a more instinctive pass defender than run defender. Will lose the ball some because of his lack of height as a run defender within the box. Gets caught guessing wrong against a run play, but has the speed to sometimes make-up for his initial mis-read. Is clever as a zone defender; often he will hide behind the Umpire, then close on the ball in the air. Grade: 6.5

Pursuit/tackling: Takes consistent pursuit angles and closes on the ball carrier quickly in the open field. Is a physical and aggressive tackler in all phases. Is an explosive, sudden, and flexible athlete with exceptional speed and range for either the middle linebacker or the outside linebacker position in a 4-3 scheme. Grade: 8.5

Bottom line: Rolle is a heading into his second season as the starter at middle linebacker. He stays on the field for all varied defensive packages. He has an undersized frame with exceptional athletic qualities that will allow him to play right away. He has exceptional play speed, lateral range, and explosiveness to start at either the middle linebacker or the weakside linebacker positions for a 4-3 defensive scheme. He has natural body control, balance, agility, and cod skills in his play.
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http://warroom.sportingnews.com/nfl/draft/2011/players/9928.html
 
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College football locals: Immokalee grad Brian Rolle of Ohio State prepared for NFL Scouting Combine
By BARBARA BOXLEITNER
Naples Daily News
Posted February 24, 2011

NAPLES ? Immokalee High graduate Brian Rolle is in Indianapolis on Friday for the NFL Scouting Combine.

The middle linebacker is among nine Ohio State University players invited to the combine at Lucas Oil Stadium, according to the NFL Scouting Combine online site. He is one of 32 linebackers, including teammate Ross Homan, scheduled to participate before representatives from all 32 NFL teams.

Rolle, who played in January?s East-West Shrine Game, is treating the combine as another opportunity to showcase his talent.

?Most guys are kind of scared,? the All-Big Ten Conference First-Team selection said. ?I think of it as another day. You can?t make it more than what it is or less than what it is. That?s when you make mistakes.?

Friday through Sunday, Rolle will go through a series of evaluations, including physical and psychological exams and interviews. His workout will be Monday, with timing, stations and skill drills on the schedule.

The 5-foot-11, 218-pound Rolle said he started training for the combine after the team?s victory Jan. 4 in the Allstate Sugar Bowl. He has been training two hours every day.

The Ohio State coaches provided the players with tapes of all the drills, which they have been practicing. ?I just do as many drills as you?re supposed to,? he said.

Players complete workout drills, such as the 40-yard dash, bench press, vertical jump and shuttle run. They also complete position drills.

?I think he?s going to be very impressive in all the drills,? said Luke Fickell, Ohio State co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. ?He?s been doing great.?

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http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/feb/24/college-football-locals-immokalee-grad-brian-rolle/
 
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Lifting linebackers: Homan leads way with 32 reps
NFL.com Staff
By NFL.com Staff
Published: February 27th, 2011

INDIANAPOLIS ? In what definitely was the B-side to Oregon State DT Stephen Paea?s hulking 49 reps in the 225-pound bench press Sunday, Ohio State?s Ross Homan led all linebackers at the NFL Scouting Combine with 32 lifts.

The 6-foot, 240-pound Homan ? viewed by some as an undersized, weakside backer with good instincts ? wasn?t the only Buckeye to crack the top 5, as Brian Rolle came in fourth with 28 reps.

Marquee prospect Von Miller from Texas A&M found himself well down the list with 21 reps, and Oregon?s Casey Matthews notched 13.

Here?s the top 5 among linebackers:

Homan: 32
Justin Houston, Georgia: 30
Mark Herzlich, Boston College: 29
Brian Rolle, Ohio State: 28
Orie Lemon, Oklahoma State: 27
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http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/27/lifting-linebackers-homan-leads-way-with-31-reps/
 
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I expect Rolle to show out at the combine. I think he will really do well in the 40, 3 cone, and coverage drills. I've always thought that if Rolle was about 3 inchs taller and 15 pounds heavier he would be a lock for the 1st round. Not many guy's with his kinda speed, toughness, and takling ability around IMO.
 
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B-Rolle came in:

- 3rd on the 3-Cone Drill

- 3rd in the 40Y Dash

- 4th on the Bench press.

- 8th on the 20Y Shuttle.

- 12th on the Vertical Jump.

- 12th on the Broad Jump.


He has posted some solid numbers which benefits him due to his size.
 
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Colvinnl;1880682; said:
It seems to me that when the track is known as "fast" teams are probably smart enough to take that into consideration.
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Every major college has a "fast" track, thus the reason why a lot of big program stars choose to run at their Pro Day instead of the Combine. Its more impressive to the scouts (and it keeps them thinking of you) if you post a 4.3 forty on your Pro Day without running a 4.5 fourty at the Combine as well.
 
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SEREbuckeye;1880685; said:
Every major college has a "fast" track, thus the reason why a lot of big program stars choose to run at their Pro Day instead of the Combine. Its more impressive to the scouts (and it keeps them thinking of you) if you post a 4.3 forty on your Pro Day without running a 4.5 fourty at the Combine as well.
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Which is my point...Rolle ran at the combine so the scouts have his time and they can compare it relative to all the other combine times. If he turns around and runs a 4.5 I doubt it will make a difference because scouts know the track is faster.
 
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