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Grade
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  • 4.79 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 23 REPS
    Top Performer
  • 26.5 INCH
    Top Performer
  • 110.0 INCH
    Top Performer
  • 7.39 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 4.50 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 6'0" Height
  • 242LBS. Weight

Overview

A physical run-stuffing middle linebacker, Beckwith played in the shadow of LSU's other defensive stalwarts, but quietly was voted by league coaches a second-team All-SEC pick in 2007. Although his numbers were down while playing in 10 games due to yet another knee injury (51 tackles, one for loss) in 2008, he made second-team All-SEC (media). Experienced at weak-side and middle linebacker for the Tigers, Beckwith's NFL future lies in the middle.

Analysis

Strengths

Positives: Good size for the position with the frame to add mass without a significant loss of quickness. ... Highly aggressive and physical. ... Takes on blockers and uses strong punch to keep himself clean. ... Understands his role in the defense and is willing to take on blockers to maintain his gap responsibility and trust his teammates to handle theirs and make the play. ... Fair foot quickness between the tackles to keep himself alive on the play. ... Works his way through trash to pressure the quarterback after recognizing the pass. ... Reliable open-field tackler who flashes explosiveness as a hitter. ... Versatile defender who has spent time at weak-side and middle linebacker. Negatives: A physical battering ram when it comes to taking on blockers, Beckwith struggles to quickly disengage and make tackles in space. ... Lacks great lateral quickness or the speed to meet the back at the edge or chase down plays outside the box. ... Struggles maintaining proximity to receivers while in coverage. ... Is not explosive as a blitzer. ... Lets blockers cut him too easily. ... Requires a medical check because he has missed games the past three seasons with knee injuries.
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Grade Title Draft (Round) Description
96-100 Future Hall of Famer Top Pick A once-in-a-generation type prospect who could change how his position is played
85-95 Immediate Starter 1st An impact player with the ability/intangibles to become a Pro Bowl player. Expect to start immediately except in a unique situation (i.e. behind a veteran starter).
70-84 Eventual Starter 2nd-3rd A quality player who will contribute to the team early on and is expected to develop into a starter. A reliable player who brings value to the position.
50-69 Draftable Player 4th-7th A prospect with the ability to make team as a backup/role player. Needs to be a special teams contributor at applicable positions. Players in the high range of this category might have long-term potential.
20-49 Free Agent UDFA A player with solid measurables, intangibles, college achievements, or a developing skill that warrants an opportunity in an NFL camp. In the right situation, he could earn a place on a 53-man roster, but most likely will be a practice squad player or a camp body.
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