New Orleans Saints draft Alabama S Vinnie Sunseri in 5th round
 

The New Orleans Saints selected Alabama S Vinnie Sunseri with the 27th pick (167th overall) in the 5th round!

More info from University of Alabama Sports Information:

2012 (SOPHOMORE): Local product who played in all 14 games and earned eight starts ... Crimson Tide's starting "dime" defensive back, during six-defensive-back formations ... fourth on the team with 54 tackles ... recorded 35 solo stops and six tackles for a loss (21 yards) ... had 1.5 sacks (11 yards) with two fumble recoveries (seven yards), three pass breakups, two interceptions (13 yards) and two quarterback hurries ... made 10 special teams tackles include seven on kickoff coverage and three on punts. Michigan: Started the season opener against the No. 8 Wolverines ... broke up a pass and totaled four tackles, including three solo stops and one for a loss of two yards. Western Kentucky: His four tackles included three solo stops ... recovered a fumble with a return of seven yards. Arkansas: Recorded three tackles, including an assist on a tackle for loss ... picked off a pass and returned it 13 yards ... helped hold the Razorbacks to 137 total yards and 79 passing. Florida Atlantic: Registered two tackles, one solo, against the Owls in his third start of the season ... part of the Tide's starting unit that allowed only 35 yards of offense by the Owls in three quarters of action ... earned special teams player of the week honors from the Alabama coaching staff. Mississippi: Made six tackles, with five solo stops ... had half of a sack (three yards) and broke up a pass. Missouri: Recorded his second interception of the season ... made three tackles, with two solo stops ... broke up a pass and helped limit Tigers to three yards rushing and 129 total yards. Tennessee: Second on the team with six tackles ... made three solo stops and had one tackle for loss (five yards). Mississippi State: Led the Crimson Tide with eight tackles in 38-7 win over the previously undefeated Bulldogs ... the eight tackles marked a career high ... made seven solo stops and recovered a fumble as part of the kickoff coverage unit. LSU: Made four tackles, with two stops coming on kickoff coverages. Texas A&M: Did not start but came off the bench to made seven tackles ... had five solo stops and a tackle for loss. Western Carolina: Registered three tackles, two behind the line of scrimmage (nine yards) and one a sack (eight yards). Auburn: Came off the bench in six-DB situations for the Crimson Tide ... had one special teams tackle on the kickoff coverage team. Georgia: Recorded one solo stop in SEC Championship Game. Notre Dame: Started as the dime back and made two tackles ... had one tackle on kickoff coverage and added his first two quarterback hurries of the season.

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Should be a special teams demon right off the bat.

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If he is as smart as they say he is, it might be alright, even if he is from Bama.

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Intriguing selection.

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A report i looked at stated he thought he was well enough to play in the bowl game but bamas staff would not let him.

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About where he was projected to go.

He's Sammy Knight with a little more speed.

At the very worst he's probably gonna be a special teams demon and likely a ST captain.

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Hes not as slow as some suggest, he ran a 4.57 at the combine recovering from an ACL. He could have skipped the 40 but decided to run anyway.

He ran 4.48-4.52 at his pro day, which is fairly fast for a SS.

NFLDraftscout projected him as a 5-6 rounder, and the 5th best SS in the draft.

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To run those times after ACL surgery is super impressive. The fastest 40 times for all safeties in 2013 combine was Eric Reid (4.53) and Kenny Vaccaro was the bottom tier at 4.63. If Vinnie is completely healthy come training camp, with those jets surely he can become a special team ace.
This is a Saban coached kid so I'm sure he brings something to the table.

Speed kills.

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I am not sold on this guy. I guess I have to see how well he play. If he do play well, who do we cut? No way they stick with ten defensive backs on roster

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Loomis said the team weighs an injury as compared to where he would be drafted without it. Judge the value in the potential choice.

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roll the dice on a knee. i understand the the pick. solid gamble.

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Didn't his brother Tino play for PiTT. Now Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League.

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I really like the pick.
I think Sunseri is one of those guys that 10 years from now we'll all be saying, "he's carved a nice career out of his talent."

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Interesting vernacular... can a gamble be solid by definition?

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I can envision a redshirt year on IR.

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I think this gamble has the opportunity to be a smart one, its not like he's injury prone, ACL tears happen to nearly every player at some point and he looks like a solid special teams player, possible future special teams captain because of his leadership ability and a decent backup safety

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any gamble has a risk some more than others as we all know. but in this case your dealing with a player that if all goes well has a very good chance of being a starter. Athletic and very high football IQ. this kid should have been listed as the probably the 4th best safety in the draft.

The medical is the only reason he was there. he has the overall skill set to warrant a redshirt if needed.

unlike some of the other injury players we drafted. not so much the athleticism is not there as much as questionable football IQ and desire. Major red flags IMO

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Yes. If you are playing black jack from a single deck halfway through you should have a good idea what is coming. (if you were paying attention)
But since we're talking football you take all the variables and decide if the odds are in your favor. If so you roll the dice. It's a calculated risk. :p

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Check out his nose for the endzone

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Here he is against Virginia Tech

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Yeah. That's great speed for a SS. I didn't like the pick at first, but I think I want to see him get some run over Rapheal Bush. He's a ball hawk.