49ers sign Pannel Egboh, DE, Stanford

by David Fucillo on Apr 26, 2009 5:36 PM PDT in San Francisco 49ers News

Well then, that was quick. Thanks to Saint from Silver and Black Pride for the heads-up on this one. According to KFFL.com, the 49ers have reportedly signed undrafted free agent Pannel Egboh, a defensive end out of Stanford (signing now confirmed by Maiocco via agents). Not surprising to see a local guy get signed as UDFAs usually include a lot of locals (for any NFL team really).

If any of you folks follow Stanford football we'd all love to hear your thoughts. For now, he is in fact listed in player databases, which is a good start. He stands 6'5 276 lbs. A bit undersized for a 3-4 defensive end, a bit big for an outside linebacker. Given that height, do you add weight to the frame and try him as a DE? ESPN ranks Egboh as the #18 defensive end, while NFL Draft Scout ranks him #16. According to NFL Draft Scout:

Positives: Legitimate NFL frame. … Well-built athlete with the frame to add an additional 10-15 pounds without significant loss of quickness… Uses his long arms well to fend off the blockers and disengage … Team defender who understands his responsibility and fights to contain … Reads the action and has the flexibility to break down in space and make the tackle at the line of scrimmage. … Good strength. … Plays with good leverage despite his height and can push the tackle into the quarterback's passing lane.

Negatives: Bit of a "tweener." Lacks speed off the edge. Lacks the bulk to be moved inside to defensive tackle. … Might be best served as a 3-4 defensive end due to his strength in keeping contain and providing an occasional pass rush. … Good enough athlete to operate in the zone blitz, but lacks the straight-line speed or hip flexibility to make a seamless transition to outside linebacker full-time.

Unfortunately, we have no YouTube footage of the local product. UDFAs weren't drafted for a reason so I'm not expecting great things, but the size is certainly intriguing. Bulk him up a bit and you've got quite the hoss down opposite Justin Smith. Just a thought.

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At least we got some sort of (possible) pass rusher!

Alaska is a state, dammit! Can I get a Niner game on TV up here?

by kinglouie33 on Apr 26, 2009 6:13 PM PDT reply actions

3-4 DE

If he is bulked up to play 3-4 DE, he wouldn’t be a pass rusher. 3-4 DE is supposed to take up bodies to open up holes for the OLBs.

by David Fucillo on Apr 26, 2009 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions

I see

What do most pass-rushing 3-4 OLBs weigh?

Alaska is a state, dammit! Can I get a Niner game on TV up here?

by kinglouie33 on Apr 26, 2009 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions

example

Not sure of in general, but Parys Haralson is 6-0, 255lbs.

by David Fucillo on Apr 26, 2009 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Weight isn't everything...

… but I think scouts like them to be in the 250 through 270 range. It’s definitely possible that Egboh sheds some weight to become a pass rusher, but his scouting report makes him sound like he could be a very solid 3-4 DE in a rotation.

by sfgfan on Apr 27, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions

He's perfect size for RDE in a 3-4. Ray McDonald's backup?

Iirc, a RDE should weigh about 280lbs, similar to McDonald. So he fits pretty well in terms of weight.

by MontanaPass on Apr 26, 2009 6:24 PM PDT reply actions

49ers sign Kory Sheets as UDFA!!!?

Just saw the post at KFFL.

by MontanaPass on Apr 26, 2009 6:28 PM PDT reply actions

post

I’ll get a post up about it.

by David Fucillo on Apr 26, 2009 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions

Hooray! I like him better than Coffee.

He’s shiftier and can run both inside and outside. Great hands, too.

by MontanaPass on Apr 26, 2009 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions

coulda seen that coming...

from some folks….Actually saw your comment AFTER just posting what I said in the post :)

http://www.ninersnation.com/2009/4/26/855173/49ers-reportedly-sign-udfa-kory

by David Fucillo on Apr 26, 2009 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions

Egboh is going to be a good football player. I grew up with him and he is very smart guy with a great family. I am a HUGE cowboys fan, but now it looks like I have to add the Niners to my list as they have a great guy coming in. I know he is going to do great things!

by dallasfan on Apr 27, 2009 8:00 AM PDT reply actions