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1 15 Pittsburgh Timmons, Lawrence OLB 6-3 232 Florida State
2 46 Pittsburgh Woodley, LaMarr DE 6-2 269 Michigan
3 77 Pittsburgh Spaeth, Matt TE 6-7 267 Minnesota
4 112 Pittsburgh (from Green Bay) Sepulveda, Daniel P 6-3 229 Baylor
4 132 Pittsburgh (Compensatory Selection) McBean, Ryan DE 6-5 290 Oklahoma State

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OVERVIEW
The co-recipient of the Seminoles' Hines-man Award winner, given to the player with the most dominant overall performance, Timmons made the most of his only season as a starter, taking over strongside outside linebacker duties for departed All-American Ernie Sims (Detroit Lions). Despite never starting a game on defense before his junior year, he was rated the No. 9 outside linebacker in college by ESPN before the 2006 campaign and named to Street & Smith's All-America preseason list.

Timmons was rated the No. 4 outside linebacker in the country by Rivals.com and named to Prep Star's Top 100 team, in addition to picking up Super Prep Elite 50 honors as a senior at Wilson High School. He earned Defensive Player of the Year honors and was the top prep prospect in the state of South Carolina his final season. He played in the 2003 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas that pitted the high school all-stars from North Carolina and South Carolina.

Timmons earned all-state first-team accolades in 2004 after amassing more than 150 tackles and two sacks on defense, and also caught 47 passes for more than 800 yards and five touchdowns as a senior tight end. He added all-state honors as a junior tight end with 42 catches for 680 yards and 14 touchdowns while also recording 95 tackles and four sacks.

The talented linebacker selected Florida State over Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina and Georgia, playing in 12 games as a reserve in 2004. Seeing action mostly on special teams, he posted 12 tackles (11 solos) with a stop behind the line of scrimmage. He developed into a terror on the coverage units in 2005, blocking two kicks, causing two fumbles and recovering another on special teams. He also registered 35 tackles (17 solos) with three sacks and three pressures playing behind Ernie Sims at strongside linebacker.

Despite ranking tied for 14th in the nation and finishing second in the league with 18 stops behind the line of scrimmage, Timmons only received All-Atlantic Coast Conference honorable mention in 2006. He started every game at strongside linebacker, coming up with 79 tackles (42 solos), five sacks and two pressures. He scored on an interception, fumble recovery and blocked punt return while also deflecting six passes and blocking two kicks.

In 38 games at Florida State, Timmons started 13 times. He finished his career with 126 tackles (70 solos), eight sacks for minus-46 yards and 22½ stops for losses of 90 yards. He was credited with eight quarterback pressures and recovered two fumbles, returning one 36 yards for a score. He had a 22-yard interception return for a touchdown and seven pass deflections. He caused two fumbles, blocked four kicks and gained 94 yards with a touchdown on three blocked punt returns (31.3 avg.).


ANALYSIS
Positives: Has good upper- and lower-body muscle definition with adequate size and a frame that continues to mature … Possesses great athletic agility, loose hips and good suddenness closing on plays in front of him … Plays with quickness and balance to stay on his feet, showing good flexibility and range to make plays along the sidelines … Smooth open-field runner who plays at a good pad level for leverage … Explosive hitter when he keeps his pads down and has the balance to work through trash … High-energy type who makes plays all over the field based on his instincts … Still learning techniques and getting a more comfortable feel for recognizing the plays quicker, but will not hesitate to step up and take on a lead block … Plays on sheer instincts, but slowly developed a better feel for the game as his junior season progressed … Attacks the ball with a sudden burst, but must learn to play with better control … When he does get his hands on an opponent, he has the strength to leverage, shed and go for the ball … Won't play smash-mouth football with an offensive lineman, preferring to slip and avoid blocks rather than take them on, but has that burst that lets him close on the ball or pressure the pocket when charging off the edge … Has the change-of-direction agility to turn and run after the ball with no wasted steps, showing balance and agility to thread through traffic … When he stays low in his pads, he does a much better job of keeping leverage on the ball … Has the functional strength to re-route tight ends and backs on short-area routes, and when he keeps his hands in front of him he can control and get off blocks … More of a collision-type tackler, but takes good angles to close … His burst to the ball generally gets him into position to make the play … Better when given a free lane to make the play in the backfield or when coming off the edge than when working in-line … More productive vs. the outside run, where he shows great balance and the ability to run and get to the ball in a hurry … Quick to cut off runners turning the corner and has the range to excel playing outside the box … Shows ability to drop back in pass coverage, possessing good hip rotation and flexibility, as he has that explosive burst to close on the quarterback … Shows the timing and quick feet to get a good jump on the blitz and comes off the edge with the urgency and second gear to close and push the pocket … Quick coming off the edge with his hand on the ground and, if given a small gap between the tackles, he has the suddenness to surprise and race past a lethargic offensive lineman … Outstanding gunner on special teams with the timing and reach to be an effective kick blocker.

Negatives: Needs to add more bulk to withstand the rigors of playing in the trenches at the next level, but has room to add at least another 10 pounds with no drop-off in quickness … Learns and retains plays with normal reps, but is still prone to biting on play-action or peeking into the backfield too long, counting on his burst to help him recover when caught out of position … Will close on the ball with good urgency when he locates it, but is still learning the game and has yet to develop that comfortable feel for situations … Needs to be more selective reading keys … His power is sometimes negated when he fails to get good hand placement … Good tackler who hits with a thud, but will get absorbed by the bigger blockers, especially when he fails to use his hands to protect his body … Still learning how to drop into the zone and keeping his head on a swivel, as he struggles some to locate the deep pass … Fast closer who stays square and takes good angles, but will get a little reckless in his play and over-pursue … When he short-arms through trash, offensive linemen are quick to get into his jersey to wall him off … Doesn't possess the feel to look the ball in outside his frame, and while he is good at deflecting passes, he lacks the natural hands to make the interception … Needs to finish better, as he tries to collide rather than secure at times, especially when making arm tackles (slippery runners can avoid those hits) … Steps up to fill quickly on inside runs, but needs to protect his body better, as he doesn't shed well … His lack of ideal bulk and brute strength will see him get pushed back when trying to fill rush lanes between the tackles … Just seems to be guessing at the receiver's routes and must be quicker in looking up the opponent.

Compares To: Thomas Howard, Oakland Raiders … Like Howard, Timmons has the closing burst and range to make plays all over the field … He operates more on instincts than technique, as he has only started for one season and is prone to over-pursuing plays … Still, he is a cat-quick edge rusher with the range to play from sideline-to-sideline … He might be better served on the weakside, as he lacks the brute strength to match up one-on-one with the offensive tackle on the edge, but will beat the lineman with quickness rather than strength … He will need time to develop, but will bring instant value in obvious pass rush situations.


INJURY REPORT
No injuries reported.


AGILITY TESTS
Campus: 4.62 in the 40-yard dash … 353-pound bench press … 508-pound squat … 31-inch vertical jump … 32 1/8-inch arm length … 9 5/8-inch hands.


HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Wilson (Florence, S.C.) High School, where he was rated the No. 4 outside linebacker in the country by Rivals.com and named to Prep Star's Top 100 team, in addition to picking up Super Prep Elite 50 honors as a senior … Earned Defensive Player of the Year honors and was the top prep prospect in the state of South Carolina his final season … Played in the 2003 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas that pitted the high school all-stars from North Carolina and the all-stars from South Carolina … Earned all-state first-team accolades in 2004 after amassing more than 150 tackles and two sacks on defense and also caught 47 passes for more than 800 yards and five touchdowns as a senior tight end … Added all-state honors as a junior tight end with 42 grabs for 680 yards and 14 touchdowns, as he also recorded 95 tackles and four sacks.


PERSONAL
Social Science major … Born May 14, 1986 … Resides in Florence, S.C.

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OVERVIEW
A relentless pass rusher who led the team in quarterback sacks in each of his last two seasons, Woodley was the heart and soul of one of the most dominant defensive lines in college football in 2006. Thanks to the play of Woodley and defensive tackle Alan Branch, the Wolverines led the nation in rush defense, allowing just 43.38 yards per game, and ranked fourth nationally with an average of 3.23 quarterback sacks per game.

Woodley's career came full circle during his time at Michigan. As a freshman, he played on the defensive line as a rush end, moving to right outside linebacker as a sophomore and junior. As a senior, he returned to the defensive line at right end.

One of the most highly sought recruits in the country after his senior year at Saginaw High School, Woodley was a USA Today, Parade, CNN/Sports Illustrated, G&W Recruiting Report and Super Prep All-America first-team choice and named Michigan's Gatorade Player of the Year. Prep Football Report, Super Prep and Max Emfinger's Blue Chip Recruiting rated him the nation's No. 2 linebacker. Super Prep rated him the No. 2 player in the Midwest.

G&W Recruiting Report ranked Woodley the No. 4 defensive player in the country, while both Rivals.com and College Football News rated him the nation's No. 3 inside linebacker. He was a member of Prep Star's Dream Team Top 100 list and listed as the best player in Michigan on The Detroit News Blue Chip list and by the Detroit Free Press.

A four-year starter on defense and three-year starter on offense, Woodley collected 192 career tackles at linebacker. He also recovered six career fumbles. He recorded 80 tackles and 10 sacks as a senior and also blocked one punt that he returned 30 yards for a score. He made 120 tackles, 12 sacks, eight pass break-ups and five fumble recoveries in his junior season. He also lettered three years in basketball, averaging 13 points and 13 rebounds as a senior, in addition to participating in track, finishing third in the state in the shot put during his junior season.

Woodley enrolled at Michigan in 2003 and made an immediate impact at defensive end. He earned All-America honorable mention from Rivals.com and College Football News, adding Freshman All-Big Ten Conference recognition from The Sporting News. He played in all 13 games and made two starts against Illinois and Purdue, finishing with 23 tackles (15 solos), four stops for losses and 2.0 sacks.

In 2004, Woodley was a second-team All-Big Ten Conference selection. The Richard Katcher Award winner as Michigan's top outside linebacker, he played in all 12 games and started 10 contests. He led the team with 16 stops behind the line of scrimmage and three forced fumbles. He ranked second on the squad with 70 tackles (58 solos) and 4.0 sacks while also batting down four passes.

Woodley started eight of 11 games at rush outside linebacker in 2005, picking up All-Big Ten Conference honorable mention. An arm injury sidelined him for the Northwestern game, and he appeared in only a handful of plays against Ohio State as the injury affected his play the second half of the season. He still managed to lead the team with 7.0 sacks and 14 stops behind the line of scrimmage, finishing fifth on the team with 48 tackles (28 solos). He caused three fumbles, recovered another and deflected one pass.

Fully recovered from his arm problems, Woodley became the first Wolverine to win the Lombardi Award (top lineman) and Ted Hendricks Award (top defensive end) in 2006. He was a consensus first-team All-American and was named Rivals.com National Defensive Player of the Year. Elected co-captain, he led the team with 16.5 stops for losses and 12 sacks. He collected 36 tackles (28 solos) and recovered four fumbles, returning one for a touchdown. He also caused four fumbles.

In 49 games at Michigan, Woodley started 33 times. He recorded 177 tackles (129 solos) and ranks second in school history with 25 sacks for minus-228 yards and 50.5 stops for losses totaling 286 yards. He caused 10 fumbles, recovered four others, including one that he returned 54 yards for a touchdown and had five pass deflections.


ANALYSIS
Positives: Has a shorter-than-ideal frame, but shows good upper-body thickness, wide hips, good bubble, muscular arms and very good straight-line speed … Aggressive and physical edge rusher who plays with a high motor and a very competitive nature … Will go until the whistle and demonstrates the upper-body power to stack, shed and press off coverage … Hard worker in practices and the training room and takes well to hard coaching (will do whatever the staff asks, evident by playing a different position in each of his years at Michigan) … Excellent edge rusher who constantly beats the blocker with his initial quickness … Has the initial step off the line and times his jumps well shooting the inside gaps … Does a good job of making adjustments on the move and has the lateral range to get to the perimeter and force the outside running game back inside … Plays more on instincts than ball recognition (needs to settle down at one position), but shows ease of movement flowing to the ball and a sudden burst to fill the rush lanes … When he stays low in his pads, he is capable of driving through blocks and also demonstrates functional ability to anchor at the point of attack … Showed improvement in 2006 in using his hands to stack and control … Was also more effective using his hands to shed … Very aggressive taking on blockers and even if he loses the battle, he will not throttle down, quit or get frustrated … Uses his hands well to defeat blocks and keep the opponent from attacking his feet … Pursues the play with vigor and has fluid lateral agility in pursuit, showing good urgency throughout the chase … Best when given a free lane to close in and flush the quarterback out of the pocket … Applies constant pressure coming off the snap and has the change-of-direction skills to pursue from the backside … Explosive closing on the ball in the short area and has the valid foot speed to make plays outside the box … Hits, wraps and drives through the ball carrier with good technique, doing a good job of adjusting in space and fit to finish … Generates good pop on contact and hits low, with good violence … Comes off the edge with a very effective hand slap, rocking the blockers back on their heels … Has multiple rush moves and the range to chase down the play … Can play linebacker, but is much more instinctive when he lines up with his hand down as a defensive end … Shows the leg drive to change direction in an instant … Displays impressive hip snap turning and takes good angles while keeping his hands active to defeat the block … Gets nice inside position with his hands shooting the gaps (lacks bulk to split double teams, though) … His ability to explode off the edge is due to his flexibility and counter moves in attempts to come under the tackle … Lacks size, but shows strength on his bull rush (hard to take him off his feet once he gets moving).

Negatives: Can be neutralized by double-team blocking, as he struggles to hold his ground vs. the larger blockers … Because of all the position moves, he has not had time to develop solid read/react ability and plays more on instincts … Needs more than several reps to retain plays and might struggle in a complicated system (best when freelancing) … Might have the size and experience at linebacker, but even when playing that position, he was pulled in obvious passing situations (struggles getting good depth in his drops) … Has a great motor, but will sometimes get too out of control and over-pursue … Even with his strength, he can get washed out of the play when trying to work through the trash … Lacks ideal height and bulk to play in a base defense, but has the speed to cause problems playing wide off the edge … Has good lateral range, but looks sluggish opening his hips through transition.

Compares To: Darryl Tapp, Seattle -- Some might compare him to the Colts' Dwight Freeney or Robert Mathis, but Woodley is not as fast as Freeney and has better tackling form and strength than Mathis … Like Seattle found out with Tapp later in the 2006 season, if you keep Woodley on the edge, his burst and hand strength are going to enable him to wreak havoc in the backfield … While he has experience as a linebacker, he lacks the loose hips, pass-drop agility and read/react skills to play there … In a Cover-2 system out on a nine-tech rather than facing a seven-technique blocker, he could be a terror.


INJURY REPORT
2005: Sat out the Northwestern game (Oct. 29) and saw limited action vs. Ohio State due to an arm contusion.

2007: Suffered a hamstring pull during Senior Bowl practices (Jan. 23).


AGILITY TESTS
Campus: 4.62 in the 40-yard dash … 355-pound bench press … 35-inch vertical jump … 32 7/8-inch arm length … 9 7/8-inch hands.


HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Saginaw (Mich.) High School, playing football for head coach Don Durrett … USA Today, Parade, CNN/Sports Illustrated, G&W Recruiting Report and Super Prep All-America first-team choice and named Michigan's Gatorade Player of the Year … Prep Football Report, Super Prep and Max Emfinger's Blue Chip Recruiting rated him the nation's No. 2 linebacker … Super Prep rated him the Np. 2 player in the Midwest … G&W Recruiting Report ranked Woodley the No. 4 defensive player in the country, while both Rivals.com and College Football News rated him the nation's No. 3 inside linebacker … Member of Prep Star's Dream Team Top 100 list and listed as the best player in Michigan on The Detroit News Blue Chip list and by the Detroit Free Press … A four-year starter on defense and three-year starter on offense, Woodley collected 192 career tackles at linebacker … Also recovered six career fumbles … Recorded 80 tackles and 10 sacks as a senior and also blocked one punt that he returned 30 yards for a score … Made 120 tackles, 12 sacks, eight pass break-ups and five fumble recoveries in his junior season … Also lettered three years in basketball, averaging 13 points and 13 rebounds as a senior … Participated in track, finishing third in the state in the shot put during his junior season.


PERSONAL
General Studies major, enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts … Nicknamed "Wood" … Born LaMarr Dewayne Woodley on Nov. 3, 1984 … Resides in Saginaw, Mich.

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OVERVIEW
Minnesota's all-time career leader in receiving yards (1,291) and receptions (109) by a tight end, Spaeth was a vital part of the team's offensive success during his career. Playing for a team that emphasized the running game, Spaeth's sure hands and imposing size made him an inviting target for Gophers quarterbacks over the middle of the field.

Having seized a starting job as a freshman due to an injury to senior tight end Ben Utecht, Spaeth ended his career on a sad note after undergoing shoulder surgery and missing the 2006 Insight Bowl. Spaeth suffered the injury in the North Dakota State game and the team doctors expected him to miss the rest of the season. After sitting out the Ohio State game, he returned for the final three contests. With the team's postseason hopes seemingly dashed by a 3-6 record, Spaeth helped to rally the team to three consecutive victories, helping the Gophers earn their bowl bid.

The St. Michael-Albertville High School product was a first-team all-metro selection by the Minnesota High School Coaches Association, the Minneapolis Star Tribune and KARE 11-TV as a senior. He twice earned all-county and all-conference accolades. Spaeth was named the Defensive MVP of the 1999 3A state championship game and was also the Defensive MVP of his conference.

Spaeth made 22 receptions for 294 yards and three touchdowns his senior year as a tight end. He registered 203 tackles with eight interceptions and forced five fumbles as a rush end that season. He earned three letters as a center on the basketball team, averaging 30 points and 13 rebounds per game. He was named all-conference three times for his play on the hardwood.

Spaeth enrolled at Minnesota, spending the 2002 season as a defensive end on the scout team. He shifted to tight end in 2003, starting 10 of 13 games for Utecht (now with the Indianapolis Colts). He grabbed 12 passes for 96 yards (8.2 avg.) and returned three kickoffs for 49 yards (16.3 avg.).

Spaeth participated in 943 plays, earning All-Big Ten Conference honorable mention while starting every game in 2004. He finished third on the team with 24 catches for 298 yards (12.4 avg.) and four touchdowns. He also recorded a pair of solo tackles.

Spaeth was a first-team All-Big Ten Conference pick in 2005. He was the team's third-leading receiver with 26 catches for 333 yards (12.8 avg.) and four touchdowns while appearing in a career-high 1,025 plays.

In 2006, Spaeth was again chosen to the All-Big Ten Conference first team and was also honored by the league with its prestigious Sportsmanship Award. The team MVP helped rally the Gophers from a 3-6 record to a bowl berth, when he returned to the field for the final three games with a shoulder injury that doctors said was season-ending. He ranked second on the team with a career-high 47 receptions for 564 yards (12.0 avg.) and four touchdowns. He also recorded one solo tackle.

In 48 games at Minnesota, Spaeth started 45 times. He caught 109 passes for 1,291 yards (11.8 avg.) and 12 touchdowns. He gained 49 yards on three kickoff returns (16.3 avg.) and posted three solo tackles.


ANALYSIS
Positives: Has a tall, long frame with very good arm length, large hands and shows better muscle development since adding 10 pounds to his frame prior to the 2006 season … Shows good chest thickness, functional upper-body strength and some thickness in his thighs and calves … Has good ball-adjustment skills, using his long arms to catch away from his frame and secure the pass at its high point … With his frame, he is very effective at posting up the middle and uses that frame to shield defenders from the ball … When he lowers his pads, he is good at moving the chains … If used on stop, out, shallow crossers and comeback routes, you can get decent production from him … Shows good urgency working for the ball in a crowd and maintains concentration to look the ball in … Is not going to be intimidated by the more physical defenders and will not hesitate to attack the ball over the middle … Despite adequate change-of-direction agility, Spaeth is effective going high or low to haul in the pass … Shows good timing in his elevation and has those long arms to reach over and around the defender to make the difficult catch … It is rare to see him body catch or let the ball absorb into his frame … In 2006, he seemed to have developed better strength, as he was able to drive through the second-level defenders on contact … His size makes it hard for the smaller defenders to bring him down once he builds to top speed.

Negatives: More of a short-area target due to his imposing size, but also because of his marginal speed that makes him a liability in deep routes … Little too stiff in his hips to generate fluid lateral movement and is best when running straight-line routes than when having to cut and redirect … Would like to see him get more aggressive when having to take on defenders as a blocker and his overall strength needs to be improved … Has to rely more on his hand punch and size to defeat the press … Struggles vs. the larger defenders when he fails to get his hands up quickly to push off his opponent … Lacks suddenness coming off the snap and does not have good moves to get into his routes cleanly … Has some short-area acceleration to settle in the soft areas, but needs to be quicker getting position as a blocker … Lacks precision in and out of his breaks and is best served settling in underneath than trying to take the ball up the seam … Needs to do a better job of selling or conning on his route progression, as he lacks a top burst coming out of his breaks … Does not show the savvy moves needed to set up the defender and must be more physical to escape, as his lack of change-of-direction agility will not let him surprise a defender … Will lunge and overextend at times and takes only passive swipes when having to block in-line … Too big to be cutting as much as he does when working up field and takes a long loop rather than short angles in attempts to locate the linebackers … Underwent reconstructive right shoulder surgery on Nov. 21, 2006, and further medical evaluation is deemed necessary.

Compares To: Courtney Anderson, Oakland -- Despite his imposing size, Spaeth is limited as a blocker … He is a fine short-area receiver with large, natural hands that he uses to secure the ball before running … He lacks the speed to be a valid deep threat, but by working over the middle and settling underneath, he could be an efficient chain mover, but will never threaten the deep secondary.


INJURY REPORT
2006: Suffered a Grade-2 right shoulder separation in fall camp, but played most of the season with the injury … Re-injured the shoulder in the second quarter on a 1-yard catch vs. North Dakota State and had to be helped off the field. Was expected to miss the rest of the season, but only sat out the Ohio State game before returning for the final three regular-season games … Missed the Insight Bowl to undergo surgery on the shoulder (Grade-5) on Nov. 21.

2007: Did not participate in the workouts at the Scouting Combine due to recovery from his shoulder surgery.


AGILITY TESTS
Campus: 4.86 in the 40-yard dash … 335-pound bench press … 415-pound squat … 32-inch vertical jump … 4.65 20-yard shuttle … 33 7/8-inch arm length … 10 3/8-inch hands … Right-handed … Wears contacts.

Combine: Attended, but did not work out while recovering from shoulder surgery.


HIGH SCHOOL
Attended St. Michael-Albertville (Minn.) High School, playing football for head coach Earl Bauman … First-team all-metro pick by the Minnesota High School Coaches Association, the Minneapolis Star Tribune and KARE 11-TV as a senior … Twice earned all-county and all-conference accolades … Named the Defensive MVP of the 1999 3A state championship game and was also the Defensive MVP of his conference … Made 22 receptions for 294 yards and three touchdowns his senior year as a tight end … Registered 203 tackles with eight interceptions and forced five fumbles as a rush end that season … Earned three letters as a center on the basketball team, averaging 30 points and 13 rebounds per game … Named all-conference three times for his play on the hardwood.


PERSONAL
Marketing major, earning Academic All-Big Ten Conference and school Scholar-Athlete Award honors ever since his freshman year … Son of Terri and Ken Spaeth … Father was a tight end at Nebraska (1975-77) and chosen in the fifth round of the 1978 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills … Born Nov. 24, 1983 … Resides in St. Michael, Minn.

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OVERVIEW
Sepulveda has been one of the most consistent punters in college football history, so it was only fitting that he became the first two-time winner of the Ray Guy Award, given to the top punter in the nation. He earned the award as a sophomore in 2004 and was selected again after the 2006 season.

Sepulveda joins Mike Singletary (Davey O'Brien Award; 1979, 1980) as the only Baylor players to win a national award twice. Thomas Everett (Jim Thorpe Award; 1986) was Baylor's only other national award recipient.

Sepulveda is one of only 13 players in NCAA Division I history to earn a major national award twice. He is the first to do so in non-consecutive seasons. His career punting average (45.24 yards per punt) is the best in the history of Division I football for players with at least 250 punts. He also established an NCAA record with 94 career punts of 50-plus yards.

At Highland Park High School, Sepulveda battled through injuries while earning second-team academic all-state honors as a senior linebacker. The team posted a 22-3 record in his final two seasons, as he helped the Scots advance to the quarterfinals of the playoffs and capture a district title his final year. He was a National Honor Society member and competed on the school's track team.

After he was not recruited out of high school, Sepulveda enrolled at Baylor and joined the team as a walk-on outside linebacker. He competed on the scout team at that position in 2002, but despite not handling any punting duties since his junior high school days, he took over those duties for Baylor in 2003. He earned first-team All-Big 12 Conference honors from College Football News and second-team recognition from league coaches, in addition to being selected first-team Academic All-Big 12.

That year, he set a school single-season record with 26 punts of 50 yards or longer. He ranked 23rd in the nation with 87 punts for 3,750 yards (43.1 avg.), including 23 kicks that were downed inside the 20-yard line. However, he did have four of his attempts blocked and teams averaged 11.0 yards per return against the Bears.

In 2004, Sepulveda earned Ray Guy Award honors as he ranked third in the nation with a 45.97-yard average on 62 punts totaling 2,850 yards. He had 26 of his attempts downed inside the 20-yard line and opponents managed just 217 yards on 23 returns as the Bears finished fifth nationally with a 40.56-yard net average.

Sepulveda became only the sixth two-time All-American in school history and first since free safety Thomas Everett in 1985 and 1986 after ranking second in the Big 12 and third in the nation with a 46.18-yard punting average, kicking 62 times for 2,863 yards in 2005. That figure also ranked as the second-best single-season average in Baylor history. Nineteen of his punts were for 50 yards or longer, as he had 13 attempts downed inside the 20-yard line. The Bears finished 16th nationally with a 36.78-net yard average.

As a senior, Sepulveda became a consensus All-American and two-time Ray Guy Award recipient. He led the nation in punting with an average of 46.48 yards, the highest single-season average in school history. Baylor ranked third nationally in net punting at 39.01 yards per punt. Baylor opponents started no better than their own 20-yard line on 52 percent of Sepulveda's punts (34 of 66), including 26 punts inside the 20 (39 percent) and eight inside the 10 (12 percent). He also had 25 of his attempts gain 50 yards or longer.

In 45 games as the team's punter, Sepulveda had 277 attempts for 12,531 yards (45.24 avg.), with four blocked. Thirty-nine of his punts were touchbacks and 82 were downed inside the 20-yard line. He had 94 gain at least 50 yards, including 21 from 60 yards out, with a career-long of 78 yards.
ANALYSIS

Positives: Former linebacker, and looks the part with good chest thickness, muscular arms, tight waist, tapered thighs and calves … Has excellent leg strength to kick the ball for good distance … Good coverage support specialist who has excellent quickness to get down field ands prevent the long return … Shows very good leg extension and overall body flexibility … Has large, soft and natural hands, making proper adjustments to the off-target snap … Holds for placements and field goals … Adjusts to pressure well and can improvise when his protection breaks down … Three-step kicker with an average of 1.21 in his touch-to-toe mechanics … Gets very good rise and turnover behind his kicks … Strikes the ball with power, but needs to improve the height on his kicks (prone to long drives) … Has solid control with good hang time (4.2 second average) and is efficient at getting the ball to bounce right in order for the coverage team to get down field and keep the ball inside the 20-yard line … Shows accuracy placing his attempts near the sticks and is a mentally tough sort who is not afraid to run with the ball … Shows functional aggression getting downfield to lend support for the coverage unit … Has good lower body flexibility and hip rotation with flexibility in his ball release … Well-coordinated and shows solid control and mechanics in attempts to angle his kicks … Shows good hand mechanics fielding the ball and getting it ready for the place-kicker while serving as a holder.

Negatives: Has all the intangibles, but will on occasion kick across his body, causing his ball position to be off a little bit … Tends to rush his kicks at times when pressured, losing his adequate height and causing the coverage unit to not be in position to prevent the return … Relies too much on his leg strength and will punish the ball, causing him to out-kick his coverage unit … Needs to show better leg extension and toe direction in his kicks (sometimes goes off the side of the foot) … Hang times are just adequate, as he has the leg strength, but fails to generate consistent trajectory.

Compares To: DAVE ZASTUDIL-Cleveland … Sepulveda is a fine athlete who just happens to have a strong kicking leg. He is a former linebacker who should do well on the coverage unit at the next level. He has the leg strength to launch rockets off his leg, but needs to improve the trajectory on some of his kicks, as he will hit line drives on more than a few occasions, resulting in the coverage team not being set up to prevent the long return. You can teach a player how to angle his punts, and with a little technique refinement he should replace a veteran punter in the NFL next year.

INJURY REPORT
2006: Tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right (non-kicking) knee during a pick-up basketball game over the Easter holiday weekend, and underwent successful surgery April 27 to repair the damage.

AGILITY TESTS
Campus: 4.41 in the 40-yard dash (wind-aided) … 4.57 40-yard dash (against the wind) … 335-pound bench press … 331-pound power clean … 31-inch vertical jump … 31¾-inch arm length … 9 7/8-inch hands … Left-footed conventional style kicker … Right-handed … Wears contacts.

HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Highland Park (Dallas, Tex.) High School, playing football for head coach Randy Allen … Battled through injuries while earning second-team academic All-State honors as a senior linebacker … The team posted a 22-3 in his last two seasons, as he helped the Scots advance to the quarterfinals of the playoffs and capture a district title his final year … National Honor Society member and competed on the school's track team.

PERSONAL
Accounting major, earning Academic All-Big 12 Conference honors four times and Academic All-American recognition three times … Brother of former Baylor linebacker Stephen Sepulveda (2000-03) … Son of Susan and Carlos Sepulveda … Born Daniel Wade Sepulveda on Jan. 12, 1984 in Austin, Texas … Resides in Dallas, Texas.

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OVERVIEW
The OSU defensive line was loaded with veteran talent in 2006, and the man who kept the defense's relentless pass rush pace in operation was McBean. Clogging the interior running game, along with fellow tackle Larry Brown, the Cowboys followed McBean's leadership to lead the Big 12 Conference and rank eighth in the nation, averaging 7.69 tackles behind the line of scrimmage per as a tall, angular frame that can easily carry another 20 pounds of bulk … Has the play recognition skills and instincts to flow to the ball with ease … Shows decent knee bend and flexibility in his stance, demonstrating the short-area acceleration to string plays wide and take away the ball carrier's outside rush lanes … Has the quickness to give chase up field, showing the functional agility and loose hips to redirect … Has the power to stack and hold the pile at the line of scrimmage … Shows proper use of hands to gain leverage and the foot agility to generate a quick surge through the gaps … Can locate the running plays working through trash and keeps his pads down and arms properly extended to wrap tackle … When he keeps his hands inside the frame, he can stuff and shed quickly … Decisive in pursuit and goes low in his tackles to stop ball carriers at the line … Displays impressive power behind his hits and has the initial burst to knife into the backfield and the acceleration to zero in on the quarterback once he penetrates … Hard worker in the weight room … Maintains body control on the move and has an explosive first step off the snap … Has enough arm strength to reach out and drag the ball carrier to the ground … His best asset is shooting the gaps, as he has the quickness to pressure the pocket consistently … His hand quickness is evident by the activity he shows with them when executing counter moves … Alert to play-action and it is rare to see him get fooled by an erratic snap count … Keeps his head on a swivel to locate the ball and has a quick spin move to slip off the lineman and clog the interior rush lanes.

Negatives: More of a push rusher than one who displays technique … Has good quickness, but tires late in games and then reverts to leaning into blockers rather than trying to battle them … Can disappear for stretches, struggling to disengage when challenged by double teams (when he fails to extend his arms and keep his hands active, he will get tied up on blocks and lacks the bulk to split multiple blockers … Best making plays on the move, as he can get run over at the line of scrimmage at times due to a lack of ideal lower body strength … Has improved his pad level, but when he gets high in his stance, he leaves his chest too exposed … Gets out of control at times and tries to club blockers, making him late getting off blocks … Can be taken down by low blocks, as he doesn't use his hands to protect his body … Adequate wrap-up tackler, but needs to do it with better consistency (will collide or arm tackle on the move and bigger backs can bounce off those hits) … Has good leaping ability, but poor timing (with his reach, he should be knocking down more passes than he has).

Compares To: Lorenzo Bromell, ex-Miami Dolphin … McBean has that lanky frame that Bromell had, and the former Dolphin had good success penetrating the inside gaps, much like McBean … The OSU defender might not have the speed to shift to end, so he will need to bulk up, but he has the frame that can carry additional weight … He is more of a one-gap defender due to his frame, but he plays with good intensity and vision to be a nice pickup early in the second day.

INJURY REPORT
No injuries reported.

AGILITY TESTS
Campus: 4.96 in the 40-yard dash … 380-pound bench press … 530-pound squat … 305-pound power clean … 30-inch vertical jump … 4.62 20-yard shuttle … 8.09 three-cone drill.

Combine: 5.0 in the 40-yard dash … 1.76 10-yard dash … 2.92 20-yard dash … 4.46 20-yard shuttle … 7.79 three-cone drill … 28-inch vertical jump … 9-foot broad jump … Bench pressed 225 pounds 27 times.

HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Trinity (Euless, Texas) High School, earning first-team all-district honors after his senior season … Named the district's Defensive MVP and was also a first-team all-district choice by the Dallas Morning News.

PERSONAL
Management major … Son of Donnett McBean … Born April 23, 1984 … Resides in Euless, Texas.