The 1993 WTF College Draft: Available Linebackers
Much thanks to Opus for providing the Bios for all the linebackers!!!! All LB will be given: 50 Quickness (worthless attribute) For LB with MS 25, 31, or 38, their RS/RP will be 25/31 For LB with MS 44, their RS/RP will be 25/38 For LB with MS 50, their RS/RP will be 31/44 For LB with MS 56, their RS/RP will be 38/50 For LB with MS 63, their RS/RP will be 38/50 For LB with MS 69, their RS/RP will be 44/56 This is consistent with the "most common" corresponding RS/RP on original ROM. Enjoy and good luck! Name: Chad Brown Position: LB College: Colorado Outlook: Brown comes into the draft as the premier LB prospect. He has the rare ability to play both inside and outside LB and should be a solid player in the WTF. MS HP INT % 56 63 31 60 56 69 31 20 50 56 25 15 44 50 19 5 Tecmo Comparison: Charles Haley Name: Steve Tovar Position: LB College: Ohio State Outlook: The beast of the Big Ten is coming to the WTF. Big Ten Defensive player of the year and 3 time all Big ten Selection is not blessed with tremendous physical gifts but he will be a solid addition to any team. MS HP INT % 50 50 31 70 56 56 38 10 44 44 25 20 Tecmo Comparison: Shane Conlan Name: Wayne Simmons Position: LB College: Clemson Outlook: Simmons has an awesome middle name (General) which is reason enough for some owners to draft him. Add in a dash of talent and you have a solid 2nd-3rd round selection to shore up your LB core. MS HP INT % 44 56 19 60 50 63 19 20 38 50 19 10 31 44 19 10 Tecmo Comparison: Andre Tippett Name: Todd Kelly Position: LB College: Tennessee Outlook: Todd is a fringe late round pick. Although some scouts seem to think he has potential he will must likely be a backup. MS HP INT % 38 44 13 70 44 50 13 10 31 38 13 20 Tecmo Comparison: Keith Delong Name: Chris Slade Position: LB College: Virginia Outlook: Slade is in the upper tier of LB's in this years draft. A solid mix of speed and hitting power make him a late 1st early 2nd round possibility. MS HP INT % 50 56 19 60 56 63 19 20 44 50 19 20 Tecmo Comparison: Chris Spielman Name: Darrin Smith Position: LB College: Miami Outlook: Darrin is a speedy LB with good coverage skills who helped the U win the 1991 national title. His ability to play all LB positions should up his stock and he should find a home in the WTF. MS HP INT % 56 50 38 60 50 44 31 30 63 56 44 5 44 38 25 5 Tecmo Comparison: Ken Harvey Name: Marvin Jones Position: LB College: FSU Outlook: Butkus award winner Jones comes into the draft as one of the top LB prospects. A stellar career at FSU has many thinking he is destined to be a star in the WTF. MS HP INT % 50 69 25 70 44 63 19 20 56 75 25 5 38 56 13 5 Tecmo Comparison: James Francis Name: Michael Barrow Position: LB College: Miami Outlook: Barrow is a big hitter coming out of the U alongside fellow LB Darrin Smith. Scouts question his speed but none can question his penchant for laying bonecrushing hits on the opposition. MS HP INT % 44 63 13 60 50 69 13 20 38 56 13 20 Tecmo Comparison: Scott Davis Name: Reggie Freeman Position: LB College: FSU Outlook: BUSTO! MS HP INT % 25 31 13 80 31 38 13 20 Tecmo Comparison: Dennis Gibson Name: Antonio London Position: LB College: Alabama Outlook: London was the anchor of the 92 National Championship team at Alabama. Scouts question his talent but he is a solid tackler who should find a job on a WTF team. MS HP INT % 31 50 13 70 38 56 13 20 44 63 13 10 Tecmo Comparison: Tracy Rocker Name: Mike Caldwell Position: LB College: Middle Tennessee Outlook: Mike should be a solid LB in the WTF. His skill set is very average but will probably be a dependable option at the LB spot. MS HP INT % 44 50 25 60 50 56 25 20 38 44 25 20 Tecmo Comparison: Andre Collins Name: Dean Wells Position: LB College: Kentucky Outlook: Wells doesnt have much talent but could work out for some team late in the draft. MS HP INT % 31 44 13 60 38 50 13 30 44 56 13 10 Tecmo Comparison: Joe Kelly Name: Lewis Bush Position: LB College: Washington St Outlook: Most scouts compare Bush to fellow prospect Dean Wells. Bush will also hope to get selected in the last few rounds. MS HP INT % 31 44 13 60 38 50 13 30 44 56 13 10 Tecmo Comparison: Joe Mott Name: Devon McDonald Position: LB College: Notre Dame Outlook: Devon hails from Jamaica and will struggle to find a spot on a WTF roster. Scouts predict BUSTO! MS HP INT % 25 31 13 80 31 38 13 20 Tecmo Comparison: George Jamison Name: Barry Minter Position: LB College: Tulsa Outlook: Barry is a hardnosed LB from Texas who will probably be an average talent in the WTF. MS HP INT % 38 50 19 70 44 56 19 20 31 44 13 10 Tecmo Comparison: Wilber Marshall Name: Greg Biekert Position: LB College: Colorado Outlook: Like fellow buffalo Chad Brown, Biekert is a very solid player. Not quite as good as Brown, Biekert will be a solid contributor on most WTF teams. MS HP INT % 50 56 25 60 56 63 25 20 44 50 19 20 Tecmo Comparison: Mike Merriweather Name: Jessie Armstead Position: LB College: Miami Outlook: A top LB prospect coming out of high school, Armstead showed flashes of brilliance early in his college career before tearing his ACL as a sophomore. Jessie is fully rehabilitated but scouts still question if his knee can hold up. MS HP INT % 50 63 31 70 44 56 25 20 56 69 38 10 Tecmo Comparison: Matt Millen Name: Lamont Hollinquest Position: LB College: USC Outlook: Lamont wins for best name in this years crop of LBs. Other than that he is BUSTO! MS HP INT % 31 38 13 80 25 31 13 20 Tecmo Comparison: Anthony Bell