ANDRE BRANCH RUMORS & GOSSIP

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Filling their biggest need, the Jacksonville Jaguars have selected Clemson defensive end Andre Branch in the second round of the NFL draft. The Jaguars took Branch with the 38th overall pick in the three-day draft, taking him with the sixth choice in Friday night's second round. The 6-foot-4, 259-pound pass rusher had 10 sacks and 17 tackles for...

With the 38th overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Jaguars select Andre Branch, DE (Clemson). The big, athletic Branch uses his flexibility to dip around linemen and reach the backfield. He has an uncanny knack for beating blocks and moving past linemen, and has the burst to close once he's there. He uses his hands well and sets the edge nicely against the run, but his skill...

Andre Branch, DE/OLB Clemson This decision comes down to need for the Packers. Do they take Andre Branch and fill an immediate need on the defensive front? Or do they select Kevin Zeitler and fill a likely future need at center or guard? Usually I don’t pay much attention to the NFL draft, especially all the pre-draft hoopla, but this year the draft has sucked me in. I’...

The look at potential prospects for the New York Giants in the 2012 NFL Draft continues with Clemson DE Andre Branch. Branch one of the better pass rushers in the draft this year.  At 6-4, 260 pounds, Branch is tall and lean with the kind of build that could add weight without affecting his game.  He played linebacker in college but has experience as a down lineman and can play...

Scott Brown of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review is reporting that the Steelers will host 4 more draft prospects today.  Two on offense and two on defense.  Both defensive players are college defensive linemen.  On offense it was two skill position players. The two defensive linemen are Andre Branch DE from Clemson and John Hughes DT from Cincinnati.  Branch would move from DE to...

Several online reports are stating that the Pittsburgh Steelers will host Clemson DE/OLB Andre Branch, Michigan State WR Keshawn Martin and Louisiana-Lafayette TE Ladarius Green for pre draft visits on Monday. Branch, an early round draft prospect, measured in at the NFL combine at 6042 and weighed 259 pounds. He ran a reported 40 yard dash time of 4.70 to go along with a 4.25...

Andre Branch is considered a prototypical, Defensive End who played 4 years for the Clemson Tigers. He has the ability and athleticism to play in a 4-3 scheme or a 3-4 scheme on defense which is what may make him enticing to the New England Patriots and Bill Belicheck. Last year’s draft for the Pats was more offensive oriented, but with the losses of Mark Anderson to Free Agency...

The New England Patriots are in the market for a 4-3 right end pass rusher in April’s 2012 NFL Draft.  My favorite pass rusher outside of North Carolina’s Quinton Coples is Clemson right end Andre Branch. Branch can be a 4-3 right end or a 3-4 right outside linebacker as a hybrid pass rusher.  Branch has started as Clemson’s right end for the past two seasons...

Following the conclusion of the NFL Combine and, the Dallas Cowboys are re-evaluating the team’s draft board in anticipation of the 2012 NFL Draft. The Cowboys placed the franchise tag on outside linebacker Anthony Spencer on Monday, but that only guarantees he’ll remain in Dallas for one more season. The Cowboys need to nail down that strong side outside linebacker spot, regardless...

Andre Branch DE Clemson #40 Ht: 6’4″ Wt: 260   Strengths: Prototypical size. Above-average speed for the position; can make some plays in pursuit. Shows good awareness on the field; keeps his eyes in the backfield and makes adjustments. Impressive motor; plays through the whistle and never gives up on a play. Does a nice job diagnosing run vs pass; isn’Â...