2011 NFL Draft: Corey Liuget = Gerald McCoy?

by Ryan Van Bibber on Apr 7, 2011 4:14 PM CDT in 2011 NFL Draft

At least one NFL scout is buying Illinois DT Corey Liuget's draft stock. This veteran scout, according to the National Football Post, ranks Liuget right behind Alabama DT Marcell Dareus on his draft board, and goes on to compare Liuget to last year's second-ranked DT, Gerald McCoy.

He's as good as Gerald McCoy but for some reason he's not getting the same exposure. He's not far off from where Tommie Harris was with the Bears when he was healthy. Liuget is maybe stronger. This player is for real.

Most scouts and draftniks seem to agree that Liuget is a good player with a bright future in the NFL. This is a whole new level of assessment, that few are buying. Here's what Wes Bunting from the NFP said about the scout's comment:

...disagree strongly, like Liuget, but not same type pass rusher...

Draft hype. This is that time of year where all kinds of strange reports about prospect valuations leak out from agents, scouts and other sources. Some of it's nothing more than hype, some of it subterfuge for the draft process...most of it meaningless.

Which isn't to say that Liuget isn't a good player. He looks to be a really good player...it's just that Nick Fairley looks to have a much higher ceiling and more ability when it comes to ranking the DTs.

The Rams have been linked to Liuget in several mock drafts, including Mel Kiper's NFL mock draft yesterday. Rams DL coach Brendan Daly was on-hand at Liuget's pro day, along with several other Rams staffers.

Speaking of Tommie Harris, he was the 14th overall pick in 2004. After a promising start, injuries and inconsistent play derailed his tenure in Chicago. The Bears cut him loose in February. Harris is an intriguing free agent possibility, likely to get plenty of interest...if he can assure teams about his health. There would be worse free agent DTs to take a chance on, if the price is right.

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I Dont Mind Signing Harris

Just tell him to keep his guns at home

by JordansDad on Apr 7, 2011 4:29 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

Harris and Robbins and Liuget and Coefield and Scott

Oh wow imagine what type of D line we would have witht a few moves here and there. With Selvie and Long and Hall and Sims Ah You and maybe another guy here or there.

"Victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be; for without victory there is no PLAYOFFS."
Winston Churchill

by SMASH44 on Apr 7, 2011 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions

Oh and Corey has a cool self proclaimed nick name

It’s “too Liuget to quit”……you old farts around here remember MC Hammer?…..aww nevermind, I’m on my lunch break

by JordansDad on Apr 7, 2011 4:32 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

lol hell ya!

some scouts regard players alot higher than others.alot higher.hopefully our scouts get it right in this years draft. Im still blaming luke “drunk” driscoll for the carriker and tye hill selections.lol oh and the hall davis pick of last yr.

by caliramsfan1 on Apr 7, 2011 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions

tommie harris would be a welcome addition. Not up on his injury but hes got plenty of good years ahead of him

by caliramsfan1 on Apr 7, 2011 4:52 PM CDT reply actions

tommie harris + a stud defensive tackle in the first or second round = win

Turf Show Times writer and a proud rams fan.

by Josh Wehrle on Apr 7, 2011 5:03 PM CDT reply actions

yes

gibson and scott provide good depth. I think gibson deserves some credit. He wasnt great but solid, stayed healthy and decent against the run. Hes the dlines adam goldberg

by caliramsfan1 on Apr 7, 2011 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions

LOL thats soooo true

"Victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be; for without victory there is no PLAYOFFS."
Winston Churchill

by SMASH44 on Apr 7, 2011 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions

I hope

we don’t take Liuget with our 14th pick, i hadn’t even heard of this guy since recently just like Gabbert( who i also think will bust) Trade down or up with cowboys but don’t get a project or someone that can’t start day one.

by RG31 on Apr 7, 2011 5:19 PM CDT reply actions

The only reason you didn't hear of him was because he played at Illinois

and not a power football school. Anyone who’s seen this guy play will tell you he is a total beast. He is as good as a prospect as McCoy but since McCoy went to OU he had a higher grade. It was unjustified and Liuget will prove how legit he is which whatever team takes him.

I AM SAMACUS!!!!!!

by Brick Top on Apr 7, 2011 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions