Ryan Shazier: 'I'm one of the best players a team could have'

Draft prospect Ryan Shazier has said that he is one of the "best players" that an NFL team could have on their roster.

The former Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker impressed during last weekend's scouting combine, recording a 42-inch vertical leap and a 10 foot, 10 inch broad jump.

The 21-year-old told USA Today: "I want a team to know they're going to get one of the best players they can possibly get, and if they pass on me I'll be a nightmare for them the rest of my career.

"I bring some things other linebackers don't have. I feel I compare to [Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker] Lavonte David or [San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker] NaVorro Bowman.

"I just feel I'm a very versatile player. Whatever a coach wants me to be, I can do. I'm a person of integrity, faith and I'm a disciplined player and person. I want to show them that on and off the field."

Shazier made 133 tackles and six sacks during the 2013 college season.