Vereen open to outside linebacker role at next level

[weallvol]

For the last three years, Corey Vereen made a living on Tennessee's defense as that other defensive end. While Derek Barnett wreaked havoc on the other side, Vereen piled up 12 sacks, 16 quarterback hits, 25 tackles for loss and 99 total tackles.

But during Tennessee's pro day on Friday, there was Vereen, along with Barnett, going through linebacker drills. Both could find a home at outside linebacker in a 3-4 NFL defense.


After Friday, that idea doesn't sound all that bad for the 6-foot-2, 249-pound Vereen.

“I feel a lot, a lot more comfortable, especially in those (linebacker) drills, with dropping (into pass coverage) and everything," Vereen said. "I feel like it would be a pretty good position for me."


http://tennessee.247sports.com/Arti...nsive-end-Corey-Vereen-open-to-outsi-52089264

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

Probably a little late for that. But I would definitely be interested to see it.

 

[Ethan Hooper]

Hope he finds a home at the next level. Maybe the most underrated player of the Jones era. Barnett and Maggitt got the attention while Vereen quietly made plays.

 

[vol-un-tear]

He will get some special teams action no doubt!

 

[armchair]

The guy is a good football player, with nice mix of size and athleticism.

 

[Biopsyman]

Parys Harleson went from DE to OLB in the pros.. had a nice career.. similar size

 

[dcm3w]

Parys Harleson went from DE to OLB in the pros.. had a nice career.. similar size

Underrated here too

 

[Brave Volunteer]

No way Barnett plays OLB in the NFL with a 40 time of 4.9.

 

[Iam4utalways]

No way Barnett plays OLB in the NFL with a 40 time of 4.9.

Barnett has perfected his craft. He can run the hoop like no other.

Vereen is a freak of nature. The team that gets him will be, "Happy, happy, happy.".

 

[amillz]

You guys think Vereen gets drafted? He's been a good player for us but idk of pro teams have noticed.

 

[Burger]

You guys think Vereen gets drafted? He's been a good player for us but idk of pro teams have noticed.

If he is decent in coverage and is flexible in positioning, some team will take a flyer because of his motor.

 

[Grudenator]

I think vereen and Latroy Lewis were both underrated. It seemed like Lewis was in the backfield every time he was in the game.

 

[Biopsyman]

You guys think Vereen gets drafted? He's been a good player for us but idk of pro teams have noticed.

Would get drafted before Croom and Lewis.. better player