Quinton Coples leaves North Carolina after his senior year and enters the 2012 NFL Draft as a highly touted defensive line prospect. He has the ability to play multiple positions and offers a little bit of everything in his game. 

Versatile and ready to play

Strengths

• Imposing size at 6-foot-6, 285 pounds
• Positional versatility - can play 4-3 defensive tackle, 4-3 defensive end or 3-4 defensive end
• Extremely powerful - strong bull rush
• Plays with leverage for his height
• Is a solid tackler - does a great job of latching on and dragging down the ball carrier
• Long arms with strong, club-like hands
• Quick feet, good closing speed
• Sheds blocks effectively - often beats double teams
• Considerable upside
• Good student, smart, well-respected teammate
• Strong rip move and effective swim move

Weaknesses

• Limited pass-rushing repertoire
• Was investigated for NCAA violations but was cleared of wrongdoing
• May never develop as a premier pass rusher
• Lacks awareness in terms of disrupting passing lanes
• Inconsistent motor

Expected draft placement

Coples is unlikely to fall out of the top 10 in April's draft, and the most likely landing spot seems to be the Jacksonville Jaguars (No. 7). They have been looking for a force at defensive end for roughly a decade, and Coples could be their man.

Other teams that could show interest in him: Carolina Panthers (No. 8), Buffalo Bills (No. 10), Seattle Seahawks (No. 12), Arizona Cardinals (No. 13) and Dallas Cowboys (No. 14).