Both are strong enough and long enough to literally bull rush offensive tackles to the ground. At the same time they show a rare level of athleticism and quickness for their size that shows up when running stunts or bringing well-timed blitzes. Here are a few examples.
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Like Smith did in 2011, Charlton has steadily climbed his way up draft boards over the past few months. His strong final year at Michigan combined with the size, length and athletic traits he possesses make him a dark horse to become a top pick in the NFL draft. To put the icing on the cake? Jim Harbaugh was his head coach his final two years in college. The same man who was in charge of the 49ers back when Smith was drafted.
NFL.com draft expert Lance Zierlein seems to agree that Charlton has a bright future.
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“Charlton is an ascending prospect with the size, length, athleticism and pass-rushing potential that NFL general managers dream of. What you see today might not be what you get. While his production coming out of college will be modest, he could become a substantially better player as a pro if he’s committed to the weight room and willing to absorb coaching. High-impact defensive end with all-pro potential is his ceiling. His floor is solid starter.”
Floyd may not have been Smith, but try to imagine if the two were paired together on the same front. That’s what could possibly happen were a Taco Charlton Bears pick made in the upcoming draft. The pass rush would be set up for the next several years. Never a bad thing in an NFL that is all about those quarterbacks.
