North Carolina OLB Zach Brown projected to be first-round pick

Posted Aug 13, 2011
Despite being tremendously productive, OLB Zach Brown has been overshadowed much of his career by other highly rated Tar Heels defenders. He is able to make plays all over the field because he has rare explosiveness and top-end speed. He has the shown the ability to track down fast ballcarriers in pursuit. He also does a good job covering tight ends in man coverage and is effective in zone coverage. Projection: First-round pick. (Sporting News)

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