NFL Draft 2011: With the #207th Pick, the Seattle Seahawks Select DL Lazarius "Pep" Levingston

by Danny Kelly on Apr 30, 2011 2:28 PM PDT

The Seahawks used their first of two 7th round picks on a probable 5-tech backup to Red Bryant. There aren't a ton of in-depth scouting reports about Pep that I can find, but it appears he's better against the run and when he's not asked to rush the passer. He's decently athletic for a player of his size and has a strong lower body to hold up against offensive linemen. Uses his hands well, can get off blocks, and from a few different accounts is a bit of a specialist projected as a 5-tech defensive end, based on his size and skillset. That said, he's versatile, having played at pretty much every spot along the line during his college career, so may be able to fill in elsewhere in a jam.

I'm assuming that the Hawks see something specific in Lazarius Levingston to take him here with some good talent still on the board, so we'll just have to wait and see what it is that sold them.

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DL help, can't say it's a disappointing pick even if I have no idea who he is.

"When Pete first got here he said he wanted to establish the run and stop the run
Pete’s the architect and Cable’s the contractor." --Greetings from the Lord Humongous!

by Tyler Jorgensen on Apr 30, 2011 2:29 PM PDT reply actions

I can

since there are other DL on the board I would have preferred; but as with the rest of these picks, that comes with the caveat that I don’t know much. As such, “I’m disappointed” is purely my reaction, not an informed evaluation, and I’ll hope to be proven wrong.

by The Ancient Mariner on Apr 30, 2011 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions

"As such, "I’m disappointed" is purely my reaction, not an informed evaluation, and I’ll hope to be proven wrong."

That’s a great synopsis for how I’m feeling about our entire draft thus far.

I think Carpenter really increased his stock via training and through his versatility & dominance during the Senior Bowl. The more I read/hear about Carpenter, the more I think it was a great pick. Its too bad the trade-down fell apart in the 1st, as PC/JS were obviously hoping to trade back a few spots & grab Carpenter there along with an extra pick or so. It takes two to tango, though, and the other teams weren’t biting. That may have been all for the better, however, as it is rumored that both Green Bay & The Steelers were looking to take Carpenter over Ole Miss’ OT Sherrod in the late 1st, too.. a couple of picks after us, and we would have missed out.
I really like the Moffitt pick as well. He’s a leader & a mauler, and will play at RG. With the additions of Okung, Carpenter, & Moffit, PC/JS have FINALLY & definitively addressed the O-line. I’m thinking this additional talent on the line will directly influence Unger’s play in a positive way at C. The only spot on the line not addressed – ironically – is LG.

FA LG Robert Gallery, anyone?

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by Miskatonic Fighting Cephalopods on Apr 30, 2011 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions

versatility

i think we have our starting front four
i would bet mebane is a lock resign otherwise we would have drafted a top NT
so my assumption to this pick is DL backup and a versatile player who can be developed

by Pessimistic Hawk on Apr 30, 2011 2:33 PM PDT reply actions

Man, I hope so.

by The Ancient Mariner on Apr 30, 2011 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions

stats

6’4 280 senior
im really hoping we find a player that is BIG for DL
say a 330+ DT

by Pessimistic Hawk on Apr 30, 2011 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions

full bio

http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=233486

by Pessimistic Hawk on Apr 30, 2011 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions

Not sure about that

The guy left who best fits that bill is Ian Williams out of ND, who’s a squatty, powerful dude; he doesn’t do much against the pass, though. I’d be more interested in Lawrence Guy, or someone else like that who can give us some interior pass rush; there are a couple promising small-school prospects left on the board as well, and I’ve heard good things from Utah fans about Sealver Siliga.

by The Ancient Mariner on Apr 30, 2011 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions

hopefully

we can get another athletic needs polish type of guy we can use in rotation

anyone remember the name of the CB we got from the CFL?

by Pessimistic Hawk on Apr 30, 2011 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Brandon Browner

whom I really wanted in the draft coming out of Oregon State. I have high hopes for him.

by The Ancient Mariner on Apr 30, 2011 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions

me too

hopefully with the 2 cbs we drafted and the 4 i think we have on the roster we will have a decent to good secondary this season

also we have a the potential to have a pretty good safety core for the future

by Pessimistic Hawk on Apr 30, 2011 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions

A pick that's for depth, not much else

I doubt he’ll make it on the 53 man roster.

by aerozeppelin on Apr 30, 2011 2:40 PM PDT reply actions

How could he not?

Our DL depth is weak as hell.

by Thomas Beekers on Apr 30, 2011 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions

In the 7th round

looking for depth is what we should be doing. As much as finding a starter would rock, it very unrealistic to expect.

by alexander_37 on Apr 30, 2011 2:53 PM PDT reply actions

Is it really?

Recently engaged! Best. Off-season. Ever.

by Cheddar28 on May 1, 2011 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions

Yep.

by The Ancient Mariner on May 1, 2011 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Final Pick is in

malcom smith
outside linebacker
usc (go figure)
no bio as of yet

by Pessimistic Hawk on Apr 30, 2011 4:02 PM PDT reply actions

pro day numbers

40 time 4.44
vertical 39in
Broad 10.5
Bench 28

6ft 226 lbs

by Pessimistic Hawk on Apr 30, 2011 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions

this guy looks like a beast

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3CbjOyXrRs

by Pessimistic Hawk on Apr 30, 2011 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Wasn't extremely fond of his tackling

But all in all not a bad pick.

Eddie Izzard ran 43 marathons in 51 days with 5 weeks of training. What's stopping you?

by rex92 on Apr 30, 2011 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Really?

All plays where it was head to head tackling he had a wide base, sunk his hips, and exploded through the ball carrier. On the others, he strung the play out wide and used his speed to complete the play. From the video (small sample and a highlight tape to keep things in perspective) he seemed to stay home, diagnosing a few screens and counters that were shown and he made the runner go outside rather than getting yards going straight upfield… He is undersized, but I was very impressed with what I saw on the video.

by Mpjohns3 on May 1, 2011 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions

He doesn't demolish people

and often tackles from behind so I see what you’re saying. However, I think he needs to just take better angles near the sidelines.

His vision and patience look top-notch though. I’m surprised he fell this far.

Recently engaged! Best. Off-season. Ever.

by Cheddar28 on May 1, 2011 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions

The new Will Herring, by the looks of it

And I wouldn’t say “go figure” — I think this is the first USC player we’ve drafted in the PC era.

by The Ancient Mariner on Apr 30, 2011 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions

second, McCoy in the 6th last year

he also brought in at least a half dozen USC guys for camp last year and traded for LandWhale White. Although PC also demostrated he had no problem cutting those guys no matter what the connection.

by CMoney87 on Apr 30, 2011 5:03 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

Right, just thought of him a minute ago

:facepalm:

by The Ancient Mariner on Apr 30, 2011 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions

What a terrible draft this has been!!!

Fuck you Pete Carroll and John Schneider!!

by Leroy Blackley on Apr 30, 2011 4:07 PM PDT reply actions

Go outside and play.

by sev79 on Apr 30, 2011 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions

In traffic.

by wyte_lightning on Apr 30, 2011 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions

what an ignorant thing to say

by Pessimistic Hawk on Apr 30, 2011 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions

And this is coming from a self proclaimed pessimist no less.

by Mpjohns3 on Apr 30, 2011 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions

i was referring to the terrible draft comment

by Pessimistic Hawk on Apr 30, 2011 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions

I know, that comment was in no way against you.

I was just making a joke in reference to your name, since you went against the guy who was being obscenely pessimistic.

by Mpjohns3 on May 1, 2011 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions

Jesus. The draft and beginning of the season always brings in the cream of the crop.

Offseason 2011: Kelly Jennings, Craig Terrill, and Matt Hasselbeck...good riddance.

by Wayward Llama on Apr 30, 2011 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Damn right

Two of the most depressing things from last year were 1) watching whatever QB we had standing back behind centre desperately trying to remember how much medical they were covered for, and 2) watching QBs slingshot downfield against us as our secondary seemed to be having a picnic and playing with their dollies.

However, the last one is somewhat unfair as this is directly related to our lack of pass-rush… so yes, disappointed on that front, as another year watching the big boys playing patty-cake upfront beckons.

by JohhnyLondon on Apr 30, 2011 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm curious though...

since you feel so strongly, what would you have done differently? And don’t say “Trade back with our first rounder” because it’s pretty obvious Pete and JS were trying to do that.

Offseason 2011: Kelly Jennings, Craig Terrill, and Matt Hasselbeck...good riddance.

by Wayward Llama on Apr 30, 2011 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions

I got to get the hang of this

as “damn right” looked like I agreed with the "terrible draft " statement, which I do not.

I have faith with Carroll, because I want to have faith in him. I don’t want to see some surly, monosyllabic automaton running the team. I want wide-eyed, fist pumping little-boy-spotting-a-ten-dollar-bill-on-the-sidewalk enthusiasm.

We got Whitehurst, let’sgive him a chance this year. I HATE watching the hawks go three and out inside of two minutes. Let’s beat up on their defence, drag ‘em down into the mud and chew dirt and if they still win, so be it. At least WE HAD THE BALL for a damn sight longer than we’ve managed to keep hold of it for too many seasons to want to think about.

by JohhnyLondon on Apr 30, 2011 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions

Agreed.

Let’s also not forget that an improved offensive line can only help when we do end up drafting a QB.

by splintrdmind on Apr 30, 2011 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Well it could have been said that Jimmy Smith

and then since our first rounder was predicted as a late second rounder by many many pundits. We could have saved value there. And many good line players taken through out the draft means we could have saved more value. Was it a pretty draft? No. But was it a pretty good draft? Sure, I’ll give them a B-

by Sharoten on Apr 30, 2011 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions

For the record, this is a sockpuppet account created by someone who has stirred up shit here and at Lookout Landing before.

He will trouble us no more.

Field Gulls

by Benne on Apr 30, 2011 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Any chance it was a certain amphibious animal that is impervious to fear?

by Mpjohns3 on May 1, 2011 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

Actually, no.

Field Gulls

by Benne on May 1, 2011 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Ah, I should have noticed that the comment had nothing to do with Curry

by Mpjohns3 on May 1, 2011 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions

With a great line, good runners, and excellent receiving weapons, an average QB will be good.

See 2005.

by bleedshawkblue on Apr 30, 2011 5:32 PM PDT reply actions

No, Hass was better than average

he was honestly very good, for a couple years there.

by The Ancient Mariner on Apr 30, 2011 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions

Yes he was

The fact that his skills have degraded over the last few years doesn’t negate the fact that he was a real bright spot for the team at one time.

by Buster! on Apr 30, 2011 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions

Like the direction of the draft.

There were zero QBs worth picking with what we had, and if we had done so, we’d have plugged a developmental-at-best prospect in behind a bunch of turnstiles. Better to assemble a stellar supporting cast and that will allow a QB enough time to develop before he’s ruined.

by bleedshawkblue on Apr 30, 2011 6:26 PM PDT reply actions

There were some QB's later in the draft

One thing I noticed about Pete so far is his competition mantra is a good thing however this isn’t college football were you can bring in a million people to compete for a single position and let the best rise to the top. Because they don’t get 4 years of eligibility there are a very finite number of positions and a finite number of ways to increase talent. So while having 8 CB’s is nice for competition’s sake it means that you didn’t draft to fill other positions of need.

by Sharoten on Apr 30, 2011 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions

There may not be many in-depth scouting reports on Pep.

But there will be! He played for SEC team, so that means I can scout him.

First Round Wishlist (in order): 1. Mark Ingram; 2. Mike Pouncey; 3. Jimmy Smith; 4. Jake Locker
Other rounds: Rodney Hudson, Justin Houston, Owen Marecic, Ras-I Dowling, Joseph Barksdale, Tyler Sash, Shareece Wright, and Taiwan Jones.

by Carl Shinyama on May 1, 2011 1:15 AM PDT reply actions