7th Round Pick - DE Chase Pittman, LSU

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http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scouti ... ttman.html

Strengths:

Has a good frame with long arms...Intense with an outstanding motor...Is smart and instinctive...Stout at the point and plays the run well...Is physical, aggressive and a good tackler...Has decent range down the line...Relatively solid production.

Weaknesses:

Is not overly athletic...Timed speed and quickness are below average...Needs to play with better leverage...Is on the ground too much...Has trouble disengaging from blocks...Needs to get stronger and bulk up...Might not have a lot of upside.

Notes:

His given first name is "Benjamin"...A former top recruit out of Evangel Christian High School...Started his career at Texas but transferred after his brother Cole, who was also a Longhorn football player, was killed in a car accident...A classic overachiever who gets the most out of his ability...Is probably only a pro backup.

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http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/footba ... /2525.html

POSITIVES: Quick changing direction, moves well laterally and collapses to the sidelines defending the run. Works his hands throughout the action, chases hard to get involved and possesses a short-area burst of speed.

NEGATIVES: Marginally strong at the point and handled by tight ends. Not fast off the edge and shows minimal pass-rushing skills.

ANALYSIS: A prospect who looks better than he plays, Pittman has never met the expectations of NFL scouts. Offers the frame to add bulk and has shown skill in run defense.

PROJECTION: Early Seventh Round

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http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=6756

Pittman selected 213th overall

Zac Jackson, Staff Writer
04.29.2007

The Browns used their first of two seventh-round selections on Chase Pittman of LSU.

Pittman, picked at 213 overall, was a4-3 defensive end during his college career, which started at the University of Texas.

Pittman (6-foot-5, 273) started 25 of 26 games in his LSU career and was selected to play in the Senior Bowl in January.

During his college career he managed 71 tackles (17.5 for loss) with 11 sacks. In 2006, he recorded 27 tackles with 6.5 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks.

The Browns have one pick remaining in this draft, 234 overall, acquired from Dallas.