Dallas Cowboys, 2011 Draft: Quan Sturdivant Might Be the Sleeper Rob Ryan Needs

March 5, 2011   ·   Freddy Blair   ·   Jump to comments

Quan Sturdivant may be the one player in the 2011 draft that could fit with the Dallas Cowboys new defensive coordinator perfectly.
With the Cowboys needing depth at the interior linebacker spot, Sturdivant's aggressive style may be just the tonic for Rob Ryan's defense.
Sturdivant graduated high school early and enrolled at the University of North Carolina in 2007. He immediately made an impact, starting five games in 2007 and posting 47 tackles, intercepting one pass and blocking one punt.
In 2008, Sturdivant had 87 solo tackles to lead the NCAA, with 122 total tackles overall. He also had two quarterback sacks and two interceptions.
In 2009, he registered 79 tackles, including 12 for losses.
While hampered with a hamstring injury in 2010, Sturdivant struggled but still managed 49 tackles and two sacks in only seven games.
While these stats tell only a part of the story, Sturdivant's history as a top high school quarterback certainly adds some flair...

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