PLAYER ANALYSIS
Hearns is a difficult projection due to the dichotomy between good and bad in his game. On one hand, Hearns plays with extreme lower body tightness that seeps into his run defense, change of direction and ability to bend the edge. On the other hand, he plays with athletic (albeit upright) rush movements and quality hand play that create sack opportunities for him. A team may be willing to bet on the rush talent and look past what he struggles with, but he'll need to become a productive special teams player to stick long term.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst