Martez Wilson, ILB, Illinois: A highly-touted prep prospect, Wilson only emerged as a standout for the Illini as a junior - and that was at inside linebacker. However, at nearly 6-4, 250 pounds, Wilson demonstrated rare overall athleticism at the combine and is a prospect scouts believe could be just scratching the surface of his potential. With the final pick of the first round and needing a pass rusher to complement Clay Matthews III, GM Ted Thompson can afford to gamble that Wilson's burst could make him a superstar off the edge.

I have watched Wilson play for a few years. I like him.
I don't know if he can slid over to the OLB position. I will let the experts decide that.

"wpr" wrote:

"wpr" wrote:

Illinois ILB Martez Wilson struggled at the Fighting Illini Pro Day according to multiple accounts.
Wilson demonstrated "stiffness," according to Sporting News' Russ Lande, and CBS Sports' Rob Rang heard even more scathing reviews. "Everyone left that workout disappointed with him," said one scout. "His footwork was bad, his hands were bad, even his countenance was bad. ... He didn't look like he wanted to be there." This won't ease concern that Wilson was a workout wonder at the Combine, running the fastest forty among linebackers. Mar. 17 - 10:24 am et

Draft an inside LB to move outside when the only option if it doesn't work is to move him back inside where you end up with a first round pick that won't play and your trying to get rid of a good player there already because there is no room.

Does anyone think this might be a HUGE risk with a first round pick?

"warhawk" wrote: