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April 28, 2012Getting late in the draft now, and the Browns picked up another inside linebacker in Emmanuel Acho out of Texas. Listed at 6-feet-2-inches, he is called a “smart overachiever with above average discipline” by ESPN.
This past year, he was a first-team All-Big 12 selection after racking up an insane total of 131 tackles, including 19 tackles for loss and three sacks. He was a semifinalist for the Campbell Trophy and a finalist for the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award.
In terms of his abilities, he’s listed by ESPN as having average range, great work ethic and he doesn’t shy away from contact. He doesn’t anchor well and his route recognition seems spotty, but for a late round pick, this was yet another solid collegiate starter for several years.
On ESPN, Mel Kiper Jr said that Acho is strong and quick, but didn’t have very many impact plays in college. Kiper said Acho was productive in college but “didn’t come through with the effort on a game-to-game basis” to warrant a higher selection.
After these recent back-to-back picks, the Browns are up again for a pair of compensatory picks at the seventh round (38th and 40th).
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4 Comments
“…he is called a “smart overachiever with above average discipline” by ESPN.”
Why do I feel ESPN has a pool of quotes they pull from and just randomly apply it to the current pick. I’m not even sure what ‘smart overachieving’ equates to on a football field???
Mel Kiper’s Magic 8-Ball ™
Emmanuel’s not the athlete his brother Sam is, but for Kiper to question his effort is ridiculous. The Acho brothers are both smart and dedicated, and a couple of the highest character kids to come through college football in a while. I think Emmanuel’s stats last season benefitted from his quick understanding of Manny Diaz’s schemes at Texas.
I don’t know how well any of that translates to NFL production, though.
he’s a mini-Gocong. not a bad idea for the backup at that slot.