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•Linebacker: It appears Orakpo, a defensive end at Texas, will begin his NFL career as a strong-side linebacker and rush end on passing downs.

Payment due now on five-year plan for Campbell, Redskins 2009

Zach Diles and Kevin Bentley are expected to compete for the starting strong-side job the first month of the season.

Houston Texans Team Report 2010

Redshirt junior Aaron Taliaferro -- formerly the starter at middle linebacker -- now will play strong-side linebacker as a reserve for sophomore starter LaRoy Reynolds, the team's leading tackler.

Virginia DC Jim Reid: 'Big plays have done us in' Steve Yanda 2010

At strong-side linebacker, converted defensive back Cameron Lawrence is getting a shot.

Around the Southeastern Conference 2010

Taliaferro "seems to have picked (playing strong-side linebacker) up very well," Reid said.

Virginia DC Jim Reid: 'Big plays have done us in' Steve Yanda 2010

Coples -- who switched from defensive end to defensive tackle before the season began -- also has recorded 26 tackles, which ties him for third on the team with strong-side linebacker Bruce Carter.

Tar Heels defense performing adequately in face of off-field turmoil Steve Yanda 2010

Scout. com rated him the No. 5 strong-side linebacker in the nation in 2009.

Washington State - Team Notes 2010

•Positional battles: Rookie Rey Maualuga, who starred at middle linebacker for Southern California, is competing with veteran Rashad Jeanty for a chance to start at strong-side linebacker.

It's tough being a Bengals fan, but Bobbie Williams makes it easier 2009

The obstacle -- Virginia fourth-year junior strong-side linebacker Darnell Carter -- batted the ball into the air and then caught the ball upon its descent, recording his first career interception.

Darnell Carter 'becoming a big part' of Virginia defense Steve Yanda 2010

LB Danny Clark has been a solid contributor for the team at strong-side linebacker, but due to his age and the expected development of LB Clint Sintim, Clark is not expected to be back.

New York Giants Team Report 2010