COURTNEY UPSHAW RUMORS
Ravens sign top pick Upshaw and rest of 2012 class
The Baltimore Ravens have signed their entire rookie draft class, including top pick Courtney Upshaw.
The majority of the contracts were finalized Thursday, one day before the start of a three-day rookie minicamp
Upshaw, a standout outside linebacker from Alabama, was the 35th overall selection in the draft. He received a four-year contract worth nearly $5.3 million, including...
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19 days ago
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Ravens Select Alabama DE/LB Courney Upshaw (Rd.2, No.35)
With the 35th overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Ravens select Courtney Upshaw, DE (Alabama). Upshaw is a naturally strong player who will be an imposing rush outside linebacker in a 3-4 alignment. His athletic ability can be exposed in the open field because he doesn't have great agility or speed, but his understanding of how to use his strength and leverage, as well as...
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April 27, 2012
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April 27, 2012
Recruiting Rewind: Courtney Upshaw
Courtney Upshaw earned a four-star ranking for his high school playing days, but his performance at the University of Alabama playing for head coach Nick Saban will make him millions when his name is called this Thursday in the NFL Draft.
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April 25, 2012
#4: Who is.. Courtney Upshaw?
Courtney Upshaw, OLB/DE Alabama
Result (NFL Combine)
Ranking (OLB)
Height
6' 2"
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Arm Length
32"
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Weight
272
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Bench Press
22 Reps
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Pros
Possesses elite-level strength
Very strong upper body
Sets the edge as well as any 2012 prospect
Extremely physical
Cons
Relies too much on brute strength to rush...
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April 20, 2012
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April 20, 2012
Elder – Courtney Upshaw scouting report
Courtney Upshaw/DE-OLB/Alabama: Hard hitter, sure tackler, closes well. Not a great athlete. Burst is just “good enough.” Maintains speed during his rush angle. Doesn’t always time the snap well, which is a problem because he doesn’t have great burst off the snap. Scheme diverse (played as both 3-4 OLB and 4-3 DE). Dropped into coverage [...]
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April 15, 2012
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April 15, 2012
Courtney Upshaw Big-Game Ability Would Help Patriots' Pass Rush if Concerns Cause Draft-Day Slide
The Patriots need to address the edge of their defensive front in the draft, and they might have an opportunity to do just that by selecting one of the country's premier big-game players. Alabama outside linebacker Courtney Upshaw had three sacks in the team's last two bowl games, and he was dominant in the Crimson Tide's national championship victory against LSU. Yet...
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April 14, 2012
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April 14, 2012
Upshaw in a league of his own
When evaluating linebackers, you almost have to divide them into three entirely different skill sets. Obviously middle linebackers will have different skills outside players, and of those outside backers, you must define them as traditional stack 'backers in the 4-3 defense or the newly popular edge rushers in the 3-4.
Let's take a look at the best of each of the three linebacker...
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April 05, 2012
2012 NFL draft: Courtney Upshaw LB Alabama
Alabama linebacker Courtney Upshaw was highly scouted as a high school prep star and now once again by the 2012 NFL Draft.
A two-year starter, the 6-2, 265-pound Upshaw registered 9.5 sacks and won the BCS Championship Game defensive MVP in 2011.
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February 22, 2012
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February 22, 2012
Courtney Upshaw scouting report
Courtney Upshaw OLB Alabama #41
Ht: 6’2″
Wt: 273
Strengths:
Decent athlete for his size; well above-average mobility for a defensive end. A smart, disciplined player; isn’t overaggressive in pursuit. Stays in his zone and keeps his eyes in the backfield. Impressive change-of-direction ability for an end/linebacker. A scrappy player; very active hands...
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January 31, 2012
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January 31, 2012
Upshaw leads Alabama Senior Bowl contingent
Courtney Upshaw doesn't appear to have too much to prove to NFL teams at this week's Senior Bowl.
The former Alabama linebacker is a projected first-round draft pick and possible top 10 selection. He says he wanted to play in the showcase game for top senior prospects to ''compete with the best.''
Upshaw is working at defensive end, but says it's not...
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January 24, 2012
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