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Raiders select Shilique Calhoun in 3rd round

Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

The Oakland Raiders selected defensive end Shilique Calhoun out of Michigan State in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft on Friday, No. 75 overall.

Calhoun joins a highly explosive Raiders pass-rushing unit that already boasts former first-round picks Khalil Mack and Bruce Irvin.

Calhoun needs refinement as a prospect, but he has the chance to mature into a key defensive piece for the improving Raiders.

Shilique Calhoun Bio

Position: DE
School: Michigan State
College Experience: Redshirt Senior
Height: 6-4
Weight: 251 lbs.

Strengths

  • An above-average athlete.
  • Effectively uses speed rushes. Good footwork and change of direction skills.
  • Plays with fluidity. Can bend around and under blockers.
  • Good play awareness. Finds the ball.
  • A leader off the field.

Weaknesses

  • Must improve run defense. May be limited to passing downs as a rookie.
  • Too reliant on finesse. Must play with more power and violence.
  • Use of hands needs refinement.
  • Not clear if he fits best as a 4-3 defensive end or 3-4 outside linebacker.

Combine Results

Event Result
40-yd Dash 4.82 sec
Bench Press 23 reps
Vertical Jump 35 inches
Broad Jump 115 inches
3-Cone Drill 6.97 sec
20-yd Shuttle 4.25 sec

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