March
NFL Draft Prospect Profile: Bruce Irvin, OLB, West Virginia
Bruce Irvin, OLB West Virginia
Green Bay Packers draft prospect profile: Bruce Irvin
Player information:
- Bruce Irvin, OLB West Virginia
- 6-foot-3, 245lbs
- Teammates claim he has run a sub 4.4 40 yard dash
NFL Combine:
- 4.50 40yd dash
- 4.03 20 yard shuttle
- 6.7 3-cone drill
- 10.25′ long jump
- 33.5″ vertical jump
- 23 bench press reps
News & Notes:
Irvin dropped out of High School as a junior and spent 2 years on the streets caught up in the seamy world of drug dealing and robberies. Was arrested and spent a few weeks in jail, where a friend pleaded with him to not waste the physical gifts he was blessed with. Irvin turned his life around, got his GED and enrolled at Mt. San Antonio Junior College. After a season where he recorded 16 sacks, Irvin transferred to West Virginia and spent two seasons there.
What they’re saying about him:
Wes Bunting (National Football Post): A gifted athlete who has the initial burst to routinely reach the edge. However, lacks ideal size and doesn’t have a real sophisticated pass rushing repertoire. Is going to make the move to a 34 OLB at the next level and might need a little time. Reminds me some of the Chris Clemons.
