Carlos Dunlap, DE

Blessed with a rare combination of size, strength and speed -- Dunlap has drawn comparisons to former No. 1 overall selections Julius Peppers and Mario Williams -- Dunlap appeared capable of challenging to be the top pick in the draft based on his production in the SEC.

The first-team all-conference selection had nine sacks in 2009, including two against Cincinnati in the Sugar Bowl blowout, a solid follow-up to his sophomore season in which he posted 9.5 sacks en route to All-American and BCS Championship defensive MVP honors. With Tim Tebow, Brandon Spikes, Joe Haden and potentially even Urban Meyer moving on, Dunlap chose to enter the draft after his junior season. He left ranked 10th in Gator history with 19.5 sacks despite only starting 15 games over his career.

An arrest for DUI only days before the SEC Championship game, however, clouds Dunlap's status. Scouts are giving Dunlap a high grade due to his unique frame and versatility, but his alcohol-related arrest, and the timing and details of that event, might give some teams pause before adding Dunlap.

Pass rush: Good, not great initial quickness to force the tackle on his heels. Isn't truly fast around the edge, but has such a long gait that he can get around most offensive tackles. Has developed an effective inside spin move. Often plays too high, but has good upper-body strength and long arms to push the tackle back on the bull rush. Adequate use of hands to slap away the tackle's efforts at getting into his chest to control him, but doesn't consistently enough use great technique. Shows a good 2- to 3-yard burst when the ballcarrier is near, but may not possess great closing speed. Improved his awareness of passing lanes as a junior, knocking down six passes in 2009 after deflecting zero over the first 27 games of his career.

Run defense: Stands up and plays too upright off the snap, but has good strength and rare arm length to lock out the tackle and keep him from grabbing to lock out. Good strength to toss the tackle aside once he locates the ball. Good feel for when the cut block is coming and shows the quick hands and surprisingly good balance to keep his feet and continue moving. Struggles with the trap block. Good lateral agility and balance to penetrate inside and tackle the back from behind or to string the play out to keep contain.

Explosion: Good initial quickness to challenge the tackle in pass protection. Forces the pass blocker wide, opening a lane for his spin back inside. Among his better traits is his explosive initial pop due to his upper body strength and long arms. Can knock back the run blocker and make the tackle in the hole. Good leaper. Has blocked four kicks in his career.

Strength: Good upper- and lower-body strength, but struggles maintaining leverage. Strong initial pop and can knock the run blocker back into the pocket to disrupt running plays. Good strength to walk the pass blocker into the pocket on the bull-rush. Good strength as a tackler.

Tackling: A classic drag-down tackler with the great strength to pull down ballcarriers on the move. Inconsistent effort in pursuit. Flashes impressive agility, balance and straight-line speed to pursue laterally, but shuts it down quickly once the ballcarrier gets up the field. Needs a lane to generate momentum for explosive hits. Only had one forced fumble despite 19.5 sacks in 40 games.

Intangibles: While coach Urban Meyer called the incident way out of character and went to bat for Dunlap, others close to the Florida program have questioned his maturity. Was arrested and charged with a DUI after being found by police passed out behind the wheel at an intersection on Dec. 1 -- four days before Florida was to play Alabama for the SEC Championship. Was suspended for the game, which the Gators lost 32-13. Despite his hype and production, entered his junior season with only two career starts. Named the Defensive MVP of the 2009 BCS Championship victory over Oklahoma with four tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, a blocked field goal and half a sack.

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A 2009 first-team All-SEC selection by the AP, Sporting News and league's head coaches … Was additionally a semifinalist for the Lombardi Award and on the Watch Lists for the Ted Hendricks Defensive End of the Year Award, Chuck Bednarik Award and Bronko Nagurski Award in 2009 … Finished his career tied for 10th in the UF record books for career sacks (19.5) with teammate Jermaine Cunningham … Was named the Defensive MVP of the 2009 FedEx BCS National Championship Game when the Gators topped Oklahoma, 24-14.

Saw action in 40 games at Florida, recording 14 starts … Recorded 84 tackles, including 56 solo and 29 assisted during his tenure as a Gator … Notched 26.0 tackles for loss and 19.5 quarterback sacks … Deflected eight passes, forced two fumbles, recovered two fumbles and blocked four kicks during his career at UF.

Played in 13 games, with 12 starts his junior season at UF … Finished 2009 with 38 tackles, including 29 solo, nine assisted, 10.5 tackles for loss, 9.0 quarterback sacks and six pass deflections … Ranked first on the Gators' squad in sacks (9.0) and second in TFL (10.5) … Notched three solo tackles, including two quarterback sacks for a loss of 16 yards against Cincinnati, as the Gators downed the Bearcats, 51-24, in the 2010 Allstate Sugar Bowl … Grabbed three solo tackles, including a quarterback sack for a loss of six yards in the 37-10 win against FSU … Collected one tackle and a pass deflection in UF's win over FIU in Gainesville … Grabbed one tackle, recorded two pass break ups and one QB hurry in the Gators' 24-14 win over South Carolina in Columbia.

Notched a career-tying five tackles for the third time in his career, a pass breakup, quarterback hurry and a half tackle for a loss of three yards against Vanderbilt in Gainesville … Collected four tackles and a quarterback sack for a loss of 11 yards in the 41-17 win over Georgia in Jacksonville … Had a stellar game in Florida's win over Mississippi State, rallying for 3.0 sacks for a loss of 19 yards and a total of five tackles, tying a career high for the second time in his career at UF … Collected four tackles apiece in the wins over LSU and Arkansas … Was one of three Gators to sack Kentucky's Mike Hartline after UK entered the game having allowed zero sacks … Additionally, notched two tackles for loss and a pass deflection in the win over the Wildcats … Made three tackles in Florida's winning efforts against Tennessee … Deflected a pass and sacked Trojan quarterback Levi Brown for a loss of eight yards in the win over Troy … Had one assisted tackle in the first game of the season against Charleston Southern.

Played in all 14 of the Gators' games during the season, securing starts against Hawaii and Ole Miss … Tallied 39 tackles, including 21 solo and 18 assisted, while racking up a team-leading 13.5 tackles for loss and 9.5 quarterback sacks … Blocked three punts in 2008, the most of any player under Coach Meyer … Additionally blocked an Oklahoma field goal in the 2009 FedEx BCS National Championship Game … Named the Defensive MVP of the National Championship Game, where he recorded four tackles, 1.5 tackles for a loss of four yards and half a sack to compliment his blocked field goal … An AP Second-Team All-SEC selection … Also garnered CollegeFootballNews.com Second-Team All-Sophomore accolades … Ranked first in the SEC in sacks and fifth in tackles for loss … Tied a career-high with two quarterback sacks against Florida State … Named the SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week for his effort against FSU … Rallied for two quarterback hits as the Gators defeated Alabama in the 2008 SEC Championship game … Graded out a champion against Miami … Recorded his first career start against Hawaii.

One of the top freshman defensive lineman on the team … Saw action in all 13 games primarily as a pass rusher … Also saw action on special teams … Did not start any contests … Finished the season with seven tackles, six solo and one assisted … Had two tackles for a loss of 13 yards and recorded one sack for a loss of 10 yards … Broke up one pass, registered two quarterback hurries, forced a fumble and blocked a kick … Delivered his most memorable play of the year on a blocked punt against Troy that led to a Florida touchdown … Tallied his first career sack at South Carolina that resulted in a loss of 10 yards … Added a quarterback hurry against the Gamecocks … Finished with a career-high two tackles, including one for a loss of three yards, against Western Kentucky while forcing a fumble as well … Registered two tackles, one solo and one assisted, against Florida Atlantic with a pass breakup.

An athletic defense man rated 15th on ESPN'S 150 and second among defensive ends … Also rated first among weak side defensive ends and fifth among all prospects according to Rivals. com … During his senior year, Dunlap recorded an outstanding 105 tackles, 35 tackles for loss and 24 sacks … Was chosen to participate in the annual Offense-Defense All-American game after his senior season … As a junior, Dunlap recorded 103 tackles, 22 tackles for a loss, nine sacks and scored four defensive touchdowns … Also returned kicks for his team … High school coach was Steve LaPrad … Parents are Diane Brown Ross and Carlos Dunlap.

Parents are Diane Brown Ross and Carlos Dunlap.