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NFL Combine 2012: Quinton Coples and Trench Warriors Who Will Impress

February 18, 2012   ·     ·   Jump to comments

NFL games are won and lost in the trenches, so scouts will be scouring the 2012 NFL Combine for warriors who can dominate the line of scrimmage.
Although every Combine invitee is athletic (obviously), the following linemen will use their unparalleled physical gifts to separate themselves from the pack. With the draft just over two months away, these prospects will boost their stock with strong performances.
 
Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina
Everyone knows that Coples is freakishly athletic, but an up-close and personal look will give scouts a true grasp of his potential. Last season, Coples used his blazing speed to rack up 55 tackles and 7.5 sacks, despite battling double teams all year long.
For a guy who's 6'6", 285 pounds, Coples' speed and lateral agility is insane. Expect him to put up some mind-boggling times in the 40-yard dash and shuttle run.
Right now, Coples is widely projected as a top 10 or 15 pick. After he wows scouts during his dri...

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