Courtney Upshaw Scouting Report

Upshaw was one of the best players on one of the best defenses in college football history during the regular season. The outside linebacker led his team in tackles for loss with 17 (no other player had more than 9.5) and 8.5 sacks (second best on the team was 3.5). He also forced two fumbles -- tied for first on the Crimson Tide roster. Upshaw helped lead Alabama to an 11-1 record and a place in the BCS National Championship.

One of the best 3-4 outside linebacker prospects in the business, Upshaw has good size at 6'2'' and 265 pounds. He has been clocked as fast as 4.65 in the 40-yard dash, but would do well to improve upon that number at the combine. The Eufaula, AL native also has plenty of experience, having played in 27 games as a freshman and sophomore. Upshaw has been a full-time starter--and a great one at that--as a junior and senior. He also led the team in tackles for loss (14.5) and sacks (seven) last year. He will head into the next level with no red flags of any kind and he can be expected to go off the board during the first round.