3. Shawn Oakman (Senior)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pd2FpUR93Q
PROJECTED ROUND: 3rd HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-8/287 LBS
CAREER NUMBERS: 128 total tackles; 46.5 tackles for a loss; 17.5 sacks; 8 forced fumbles
One look at Shawn Oakman and it’s clear that this guy is of a different breed — his abs have abs, and he’s not afraid to show them off.
Unfortunately, a down year and sexual assault allegations have severely impacted his draft stock. Whereas he would have likely been a Day 1 selection had he come out after his junior season, there’s now a chance that he could slip into Day 3.
As for the sexual assault allegations, I can’t speak on those — if they do end up being true, the Broncos would be wise to stay far, far away from him. As far as on-the-field play, though, he’s well worth the pick.
Oakman may have dropped off from 11 sacks in 2014 to just 4.5 in 2015, but he has a much larger track record than either of the guys we’ve already talked about, having topped 30 total tackles and 12 tackles for loss in each of the last three years.
If he can put together his size and athleticism in the NFL, he could be absolutely dominant.