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The 2011 Supplemental Draft will be coming up in a few months and most people will be talking about whether or not they should gamble on Florida cornerback Janoris Jenkins. A first round talent with seventh round character issues, you know someone will take a chance on him. I want to talk about another player I have been intrigued with for a few years now. His name is Michael McAdoo.
Michael McAdoo was a highly recruited basketball and football player out of Tennessee. He drew comparisons to Julius Peppers and like Peppers; he chose to play football at the University of North Carolina. He played in 11 games as a freshman, registering nine tackles, three tackles for losses and 2.5 sacks.
His sophomore year he was designated as a pass rushing specialist. He was responsible for 20 tackles, seven tackles for loss, and 1 sack. McAdoo was not a back-up. He was rotated in with 2011 1st round pick Robert Quinn and potential 2012 1st round picks, Quinton Coples and Donte Paige-Moss. The comparisons to Peppers kept coming with his 6 foot, 7-inch frame, athleticism, and great feet. He was named the Defensive MVP in the 2010 Spring Game on a defense that featured as many as 13 future NFL players.
Then, the wheels fell off. The NCAA hit Chapel Hill hard. In all, 12 players were suspended with some being ruled permanently ineligible. Most of these players were involved with agents and were receiving improper benefits. North Carolina has been tight-lipped about McAdoo’s suspension, but it is believed that it involved a tutor. McAdoo was ruled permanently ineligible and denied his appeal this past February. His options now are to play at a NAIA school or enter the 2011 Supplemental Draft.
McAdoo is an unproven commodity. He has shown glimpses but has yet to show he can be en effective, every down player. What he is though is an impressive athlete who merits the Julius Peppers comparisons that have followed him since high school. He has the frame to easily add 15 to 20 pounds without risking losing his quickness. Had he stayed out of trouble and saw the field in 2011 and 2012, he would have most likely been drafted in the first two rounds. He is raw and will need some coaching.
As far as the Cowboys are concerned, they will have to decide on a few things. One, where is Victor Butler and Brandon Williams at in their development. Two, do they feel he can stand up and play Outside Linebacker in their 3-4 scheme. Last, are their character concerns and if there are, do the Cowboys feel they will impact McAdoo as a professional player. Jerry still has a great relationship with UNC Head Coach Butch Davis. If Davis is willing to sign off on the kid I would think that will be enough for the Cowboys. McAdoo has quick feet and athleticism, the transition to 3-4 OLB would not appear too difficult for him. He has already shown he can be an effective pass rusher. As far as Williams and Butler are concerned, Butler has shown glimpses of pass-rush ability and Williams was a favorite of former Head Coach Wade Phillips. Neither are a sure thing and what’s the saying about a 3-4 defense? You can never have enough pass rushers. I’d take a chance on him and bid a 3rd round pick in the upcoming Supplemental draft. We stole Josh Brent last year with a 7th even though our staff felt there was no way he’d be available. Someone is going to take a chance on Michael McAdoo and I’d be willing to gamble on finally getting DeMarcus Ware a true pass-rushing threat on the other side.
Michael McAdoo was a highly recruited basketball and football player out of Tennessee. He drew comparisons to Julius Peppers and like Peppers; he chose to play football at the University of North Carolina. He played in 11 games as a freshman, registering nine tackles, three tackles for losses and 2.5 sacks.
His sophomore year he was designated as a pass rushing specialist. He was responsible for 20 tackles, seven tackles for loss, and 1 sack. McAdoo was not a back-up. He was rotated in with 2011 1st round pick Robert Quinn and potential 2012 1st round picks, Quinton Coples and Donte Paige-Moss. The comparisons to Peppers kept coming with his 6 foot, 7-inch frame, athleticism, and great feet. He was named the Defensive MVP in the 2010 Spring Game on a defense that featured as many as 13 future NFL players.
Then, the wheels fell off. The NCAA hit Chapel Hill hard. In all, 12 players were suspended with some being ruled permanently ineligible. Most of these players were involved with agents and were receiving improper benefits. North Carolina has been tight-lipped about McAdoo’s suspension, but it is believed that it involved a tutor. McAdoo was ruled permanently ineligible and denied his appeal this past February. His options now are to play at a NAIA school or enter the 2011 Supplemental Draft.
McAdoo is an unproven commodity. He has shown glimpses but has yet to show he can be en effective, every down player. What he is though is an impressive athlete who merits the Julius Peppers comparisons that have followed him since high school. He has the frame to easily add 15 to 20 pounds without risking losing his quickness. Had he stayed out of trouble and saw the field in 2011 and 2012, he would have most likely been drafted in the first two rounds. He is raw and will need some coaching.
As far as the Cowboys are concerned, they will have to decide on a few things. One, where is Victor Butler and Brandon Williams at in their development. Two, do they feel he can stand up and play Outside Linebacker in their 3-4 scheme. Last, are their character concerns and if there are, do the Cowboys feel they will impact McAdoo as a professional player. Jerry still has a great relationship with UNC Head Coach Butch Davis. If Davis is willing to sign off on the kid I would think that will be enough for the Cowboys. McAdoo has quick feet and athleticism, the transition to 3-4 OLB would not appear too difficult for him. He has already shown he can be an effective pass rusher. As far as Williams and Butler are concerned, Butler has shown glimpses of pass-rush ability and Williams was a favorite of former Head Coach Wade Phillips. Neither are a sure thing and what’s the saying about a 3-4 defense? You can never have enough pass rushers. I’d take a chance on him and bid a 3rd round pick in the upcoming Supplemental draft. We stole Josh Brent last year with a 7th even though our staff felt there was no way he’d be available. Someone is going to take a chance on Michael McAdoo and I’d be willing to gamble on finally getting DeMarcus Ware a true pass-rushing threat on the other side.
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