Redskins Sign DE/LB Justin Hickman

Profile: Justin Hickman - LB - UCLA (http://condraft.com/database/pacific-10/ucla/justin-hickman/index.html)

Interview: Scout.com: Colts Prospect Q&A: DE Justin Hickman (http://story.scout.com/a.z?s=120&p=2&c=635454)

at first i thought that said justin smith:)

He was a sick disrupting force in the Notre Dame game this year. Gave Ryan Harris fits.

I smell situational pass rusher, who has a good chance to make the roster in a year where we only had 5 picks.

^^^which is exactly the reason that you don't take a guy like Gaines Adams in the first round.

at first i thought that said justin smith:)

Only in my dreams...for now

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DE justin hickman

Strengths:
Has an excellent motor...Decent timed speed and quickness...Knows how to get off blocks...Was very productive...Does a terrific job in pursuit and has a burst to close...A playmaker...Mobile with good range...Has solid instincts and awareness.

Weaknesses:
Undersized and has neither the height or bulk you look for...Marginal athlete...Is not real strong or powerful...He is not real stout at the point or versus the run...A 'tweener who may not have a true pro position...Could be just a situational guy.

Notes:
His father, Donnie, played in college at USC and was chosen by the Rams in the 1977 NFL Draft...A JUCO transfer from Glendale Community College...Really had a fantastic senior campaign...Might also be looked at as a 3-4 outside linebacker...A good college player who just does not have the measurables...At most a backup.

3-4 anyone?

I would love this kid if he was 3" taller and weighed about 40lbs more.

3-4 anyone?

yeah we'll just use griffen as a nose tackle...

no thanks

We probably will have a 3-4 defensive package this year with Saleve'a at the nose, Wynn on one end, and Griffin/Golston/Daniels at the other. Carter, Marshall/Rocky, Fletcher, and Washington would be the LBs.

It's just a lot to ask a team to make a defensive switch and test the compatibility of your personel on the fly.

I would love this kid if he was 3" taller and weighed about 40lbs more.

Thats no problem monk.....put him on the strech machine and let him hang with Randy Thomas for a week, you'll have your PERFECT guy.