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to get through, but his skill set, it's pretty easy to see. That's what a Mike linebacker looks like." MORE HELP ON THE WAY At 6-3, 225 pounds, Martini already "might be close to maxed out physi- cally," according to Adams, although a college strength and conditioning program will further enhance his body. Martini probably would fit into the mold of Calabrese, who also en- rolled physically advanced (although he redshirted as a freshman) and was this year's winner of the Father Lange Irish Cross Award for his affinity in the weight room. "Greer is one of the smartest defen- sive players we signed," Kelly said. The 6-2, 220-pound Sykes was the most difficult one to evaluate as a future inside linebacker because, ac- cording to Adams, "he played out of position along the line in high school, but he fires off the ball extremely well and shows above average instincts as a pass rusher." Similarly, Hill, who is listed with the identical 6-2, 220-pound frame of Sykes, was strictly an edge player his The 6-3, 245-pound Jonathan Bonner (left), from Chesterfield, Mo., is slated to begin his career at outside linebacker/defensive end. PHOTO COURTESY BONNER FAMILY