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Posted by Evan Silva on March 16, 2012, 4:49 PM EDT

APArizona State linebacker Vontaze Burfict bombed the Combine. His interviews were described as disastrous, and his forty time and jumps were pathetic compared to the rest of the linebackers invited to Indianapolis.

So Burfict surely prepared and rebounded at his Pro Day, right?

Wrong.

According to SI.com draft analyst Tony Pauline, Burfict was “not good in position drills,” and Pauline acknowledged that he was “watering that down.” One scout told Pauline he “actually felt bad for [Burfict].”

Burfict managed only 16 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press. With poor measurables and game tape, and suspect on- and off-the-field character, Burfict may struggle to be drafted at all in April.
 

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I saw him up close and personal at the Nike Camp 4 summers ago. He and Mante Te'o were amazing and probably the best 2 high school linebacker prospects I have ever seen. He has really squandered his talent. Always an emotional kid but he hasn't matured at all.
 

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I'd spend a late round pick on him. He has all the talent in the world.. maybe with a little maturity, the right coaching and atmosphere he can turn it around.
 
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