Jammie Kirlew Scouting Report

Jammie Kirlew is starting to step out of the shadow of teammate Greg Middleton. The Hoosier defensive end put together a fantastic season in 2008 and again as a senior in 2009. With Middleton drawing double teams from most opponents, Kirlew stepped up to give the Hoosiers another pass rushing force on the other side of the line. During his first two seasons at Indiana, Kirlew was a very solid contributor. He appeared in 24 games and tallied 84 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, 6 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and broke up 2 passes in coverage. Kirlew has used the freedom Middleton's attention allows him to terrorize opponents in their backfield. During his junior season, Kirlew had 74 tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles. Kirlew made a wise move and returned to school for his senior year. He again impressed with his relentless motor, tallying 62 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, and 5 forced fumbles. If he can add a little size to his frame, Kirlew should make a very good left end in a 4-3 defense in the NFL. He is excellent against the run and can even move inside on pass rushing downs if he bulks up. Kirlew is likely a mid-to-late round pick, but an impressive showing at the combine could change that.