DawgTalkers.net Forums The Archives 2013 NFL Season NFL Draft (2013) Round 1 Pick: Barkevious Mingo

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/profiles/barkevious-mingo?id=2540140

OVERVIEW

Mingo's long, lean frame sticks out to fans and scouts alike, almost as much as his unusual name. His svelte build was one reason his mother (who combined her name, Barbara, with the name Kevious to make his unusual moniker) did not want him or his two brothers playing football. But his athleticism and height eventually got him on the gridiron as a high school junior and he proved too productive wherever he lined up to be taken off the field.

Though "KeKe" only started three of the 14 games he played in 2011 due to the team's depth at the position, the Louisiana native received second-team All-SEC notice from league media after racking up 15 tackles for loss and eight sacks (including two against SEC West rivals Arkansas and Auburn). This breakout season was portended by his flashes of brilliance in his redshirt freshman season (35 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks) where league coaches named him to their freshman All-SEC team.

Mingo's production slipped a bit during his junior season (38 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks), but he once again earned second-team All-Conference honors. His usage at LSU didn't totally fit his skill set, and he has some holes in his game, but his overall talent as a pass rusher will likely be too great for teams to ignore.

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS Tall, long and explosive pass rusher who projects best as a stand-up, weakside edge rusher in the NFL. Incredible first step off the snap, can turn the corner on the outside and shimmy inside against leaning tackles. Not a contact-shy player despite his slight build, often lines up on the strong side and/or inside of tight ends in a tight alignment. Strong player setting the edge against the run. Willing to take on tackles man-up, extends his arms to keep distance and can get off to grab backs trying to get through the hole. Takes tight ends backwards into the background using his length and foot work. Works through blocks to get down the line to chase plays. Overall agility and length make him effective in coverage, can stay with running backs out of the backfield and wrap up receivers in space. Excellent straight-line speed shows when chasing down plays from behind. Uses his length and jumping ability to knock down passes if unable to reach the quarterback.

WEAKNESSES Very lean player, likely too thin in the hips to grow into an every-down defensive end. Needs to shed more consistently to prevent plays from getting outside of him. Long legs get in his way at times when trying to change directions quickly. Often gets too focused on scrapping with his blocker instead of getting his eyes in the backfield to find the ball. Did not progress in terms of pass rush moves during his career. Great player off the snap of the ball, but too often allows the offensive tackle to recover because he lacks a move to disengage.

NFL COMPARISON DeMarcus Ware

BOTTOM LINE Mingo looks almost too lean to handle the physicality of NFL linemen, but has surprising strength to go along with the elite length and straight-line speed to rack up double-digit sack numbers (he had eight in 2011) and track down ball carriers (15 tackles for loss) as a 3-4 rush linebacker at the next level. He is a proverbial boom or bust prospect. Mingo's production dropped as a junior, and he failed to show much overall growth in his game over the course of his career. However, KeKe flashed the talent and projectable skills to be a dominant NFL pass rusher, and a position switch will likely serve him well, as the LSU Tiger was too often asked to play in a tight alignment on the strong side in college; a poor use of his strengths. Mingo's length, athleticism, and pass rush talent figure to make him a top 20 selection in the draft.

one of the dumbest picks i have ever seen. You have a blackhole sized problem at corner and you take mingo?!?!?!?!?!?! IDIOTS!!....just wait till haden gets hurt.........then what?!?!?!?!?!?!

We'll see how he turns out. Welcome aboard.

Underwhelmed

It's also sad the media had this as well with it being Mingo or Milliner

Come on, how bad could the pick be with "Bark" in his name?

I assume they're trying to build the strongest Front-7 they can. They'll find some secondary help in the 3rd round. I wouldn't be surprised to see them get an extra 3rd rounder.

I can't say I'm upset. I'm happy they didn't go Geno.

Go Browns!

I like it

need a kicker anyone? Thanks lombardi! What a poor decision to pass on milliner.

I hate Lombardi/whoever made this decision. How do you stare Milliner in the face and poop the bed??????

Not my first choice (Milliner), but a good pick for our front 7. Now what, if anything do we do with Sheard, maybe not, keep a rotation perhaps. Just glad it wasn't Geno, of course we could trade back in to get him, just hope not.

WELCOME MINGO, go put a hurtin' on the QB's we face.

I understand the pick. I have a hunch he was our guy all along. Hopefully, he'll be a beast.

I would have gone CB, but I'm going to wait and see how the rest of the draft plays out before getting too wound up about it. ::shrug::

Have to say i would have rather had Milliner, But, Mingo is a very good player at a position we need help ... Now i really believe Sheard is History and headed to Atlanta ... JMHO

"A Mingo ate my Big Ben"

When's the last time you saw the browns have a pass rush? Yeah.. *crickets* ...

This front 7 is going to be outstanding. Who needs a secondary when you can't even throw the ball? This is what we gotta hope for.

I get it now I just had an epipahny.... Mingo is going to be traded to the 49errs... if ... if the player we want is there when it is their turn.

we get their 2nd, 4th 5th and a 1st next year and swap firsts

Obviously they did not think that Milliner was head and shoulders above what they can find later in the draft.

I don't think that Mingo would have made it out of the top 10. We'll see what happens with Milliner.

I do believe that the team values pass rushers more than corners. (as opposed to Heckert, who loved corners)

I wonder if the Rams offered that package to the Browns???? I would have been all over that

Certainly is a log jam in the front 7.

Nice luxury to have but I'm not sure I can stomach another season of Buster Skrine.

Don't hate it, just have no clue who the starting corner is going to be alongside Haden.

Never mind that $#!^ ... here comes Mingo!

If Milliner doesn't go to the Revis-less Jets here, I'm convinced he's a big red flag to pro docs.

And there he went...

How good is Mingo against the run? Can he be a 3 down player?

Mingo needs work against the run.

He's a situational pass rusher right now, and he's a developmental kid for the rest.

Quote:

---

Now what, if anything do we do with Sheard, maybe not, keep a rotation perhaps.

---

I hope that is the plan keep rotating pressure on the qb

You have to consider, well, you don't have to, but is the team willing to pay a number 7 overall AND a number 6 overall CB's all that money when it comes due. That's a hell of a lot of money for the 2 CB's.

We can get a serviceable CB in a later round who can become a good starter.

Going into the draft I felt the Browns first pick should address the defensive front seven. With Jordan and Ansah off the board, Mingo is a very good pick This was the right decision under the circumstances. Mingo's skills fit what the Browns want to do on defense.

Valid point.

Like others have said, maybe someone is on the trade block.

If you're a BPA guy, this pick might make you smile. If you're a need guy, you might be upset.

We haven't seen the rest of the draft yet.

I was watching some show recently and they were explaining that the recent Super Bowl winners were all stacked Front-7 squads with average DBs. Think about it, the Ravens are stronger up front. So are the Steelers. Remember the Giants two SB wins, can you name a DB off their roster before rattling off the overpowering Front-7?

I'm delighted with the pick, as long as hes the real deal of course.

What if Sheard can't play OLB??? As you say "we have a big hole at OLB then"
I'm a SEC guy....Mingo is a beast!!!! I love Millner too...but we got a STUD!!!!

Well we have the best 4-3 defensive line in football now! Wait that's the wrong defense right?