Programs noticing 2014's Sykes at OLB 
January, 24, 2013
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Jared Shanker | ESPN.com
WESTMONT, Ill. -- Nile Sykes (Lombard, Ill./Montini Catholic) went to the Core 6 Showcase with a purpose. He was going to show everyone in attendance he’s an outside linebacker. And not just a linebacker who is essentially a defensive end with his hand up. Sykes wants to be viewed as an outside linebacker who can do it all.
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