DRAFT TRACKER 2019
2019
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DRAFTED BY
Pittsburgh Steelers
Round 1 • Pick 10
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Undersized three-down linebacker with the speed and cover talent to make an easy transition to WILL linebacker as a pro. There will be NFL defenses who pass on Bush due to his lack of size, but his ability to play fast and free as an outside linebacker should supersede those concerns. He will miss some tackles and get engulfed by blockers at other times, but his play strength and ability to run and cover are extremely valuable in today's game and should not be diminished due to a tape measurement.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Round 1 • Pick 5
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Running back convert out of high school who continues to show rapid development as a high-impact linebacker in a physical conference. White is still learning to take on blocks and play with better control/efficiency, but he's a willing pupil and coaching should improve both areas. White's work ethic, competitiveness, and rare play speed are elements that can't be taught and should push him into an early starter's role and a successful NFL career.
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Cleveland Browns
Round 5 • Pick 17
PLAYER ANALYSIS
He is today's version of an NFL linebacker with adequate size, plus strength and toughness, speed pursue and an ability to handle coverage duties on any down. Wilson is like a classically trained musician who hits his notes on time, but the question is whether or not he can play as a free-form, improvisational talent when the opportunity arises. Either way, he's a solid, three-down starter in any defensive scheme.
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Minnesota Vikings
Round 5 • Pick 24
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Inside linebacker whose four-year run can best be described as smart and steady. Smith is lacking the physical traits and athletic ability to excite general managers and his tape is hardly splashy. However, he has a keen sense of play development and uses smart angles and proper technique to do his job effectively. He could hear his name called in the middle rounds, but it won't take long for a coaching staff to look beyond his limitations and see a future starter.
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Cincinnati Bengals
Round 3 • Pick 9
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Free safety-turned-linebacker with good cover skills who has filled out his frame and checks the size and speed boxes, but Pratt is still in the process of learning to man his position. He plays upright in space and is unorthodox and inconsistent in taking on blocks and finding his run fits. However, he plays with good lateral athleticism and burst and found his way to the football enough to fill out the stat sheet in his lone year as a starter. He will continue to improve with time and could become an eventual starter at either SAM or WILL.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 7/8"
- Weight
- 234 lbs
- Arm
- 32 7/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
- 78 1/4"
Production
63.62
Athleticism
58.73
Overall Score
62.96
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Coney is an average athlete with average size but shows an impressive resilience to stay alive and make tackles, even when he looks like he might be blocked. He's consistent as a square-up, wrap-up tackler, but teams might want to see him play with more juice as a disruptor willing to take a few more downhill chances. If he runs well and adds some beef, Coney could project as an average starter at a two-down, inside linebacker spot.
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Buffalo Bills
Round 5 • Pick 9
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Joseph is a narrow, underweight linebacker with excellent athleticism and outstanding closing burst but a maddening amount of negative tape. Inconsistency will follow him until he shows that discipline and control matter in his play. How teams weigh the inconsistent tape against the speed and potential could cause for wide variances in his draft grade among teams. Joseph's lack of instincts and field awareness may never leave, but a move to WILL linebacker should help as should his coverage/blitz potential on third downs.
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New York Jets
Round 5 • Pick 19
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Limited WILL linebacker who isn't big and isn't fast, but plays with determination and a nose for the ball. Former walk-ons usually have chips on their shoulders that are permanent fixtures and Cashman is no different. He's made the most out of every opportunity he's created for himself, but his lack of athletic traits and length create a small margin for error in his play. If he can improve in taking on blocks and play more instinctively, he could have a chance as a back-end backup and core special-teamer.
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Indianapolis Colts
Round 3 • Pick 26
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Undersized but instinctive and rangy, Okerke plays fast and is generally on the right track with his initial reads and response to play development. While he's fairly sound from a technical standpoint, his lack of size and strength shows up in both tackling and downhill duties against blockers. He has adequate talent to drop and cover in space and his experience on special teams gives him a shot to become a quality NFL backup.
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Seattle Seahawks
Round 3 • Pick 25
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Tough inside linebacker who relies on strength, effort and early diagnosis to rack up tackle production. Barton has played inside and outside linebacker spots but will likely lock in as an inside linebacker in odd or even fronts. His speed, strength and short-area-quickness testing were all strong at the combine, which should help push him up. He's an instinctive, tough player with backup and special teams ability who should hear his name called in the middle rounds.
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Washington Commanders
Round 5 • Pick 35
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Speedy run-and-chase linebacker with the eyes and instincts to diagnose and respond quickly, but lacking critical take-on skill at the point of attack. He has sideline-to-sideline range but he needs to play less reactively and with a more urgent play demeanor in attacking downhill. Holcomb's outstanding pro day numbers should push his draft value up the board as a three-down backup WILL linebacker and core special teamer.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'
- Weight
- 218 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Enigmatic linebacker prospect with plus speed and athletic traits who had just 16 career tackles before lighting up the stat column this season. Bolton needs to get bigger and improve his hand usage, but he plays a persistent brand of ball and showed vast improvement by the end of the year. His fluidity in space and knack as a blitzer could earn him a legitimate shot as a 4-3 backup WILL linebacker who could become one of the steals of the late rounds.
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Tennessee Titans
Round 6 • Pick 16
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Ultra-productive but undersized, teams will have to decipher how much of his production is translatable and how much came from his brazen, downhill approach. Long plays with a "scared money don't make money" approach that hit jackpots but pulled him out of position more than NFL coaches will be comfortable, with, but teams would rather dial back aggression than try and coach it up. He plays with some twitch, but his lack of size and strength could push him into a role as a backup 4-3 WILL with eventual starter potential in the right scheme.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 229 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Athletic three-down linebacker with impressive speed and overall explosiveness in his movement. Lewis comes from a football family and it shows with both his athletic ability and the way he plays the game. He needs to continue to fill out his frame and work on the fundamentals of the WILL linebacker spot, but his athletic traits, special teams background and third down talent give him an important head start in becoming a Day 3 draft pick and future NFL backup despite a Combine snub.
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DRAFTED BY
Los Angeles Chargers
Round 6 • Pick 28
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Explosive outside linebacker prospect with exciting upside who is loose and twitchy but lacking in skill and consistent aggression. Egbule's juice up the rush arc should excite GMs and defensive coordinators even if the rush skill hasn't been honed. His fluidity to drop in coverage and harass passing lanes is equally enticing. He's a Day 3 developmental prospect offering scheme diverse traits and talents, but he has to prove he can adapt to the physical nature of the sport as a tackler and at the point of attack.
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Detroit Lions
Round 2 • Pick 11
PLAYER ANALYSIS
While the level of competition wasn't always noteworthy, his impact production was. In a draft that is heavy on undersized, uber-productive linebackers, Tavai offers an NFL frame, good play strength, an aggressive demeanor and almost 10 tackles per game over the last three seasons. He's not overly explosive, but his decisiveness and motor are play traits that should serve him well as a pro. He could be a good three-down backup who could develop into an eventual starter inside.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 3/8"
- Weight
- 230 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 3/8"
- Wing
- 75 1/8"
Production
68.80
Athleticism
65.99
Overall Score
65.81
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Stout four-year starter who shows up and does his job each week as a banger in the box with surprising ball skills to flip the field. He improved each season and his off-season weight loss is indicative of how seriously he takes the game. He lacks desired chase speed and might be maxed out as a player, but he doesn’t make many dire mistakes that hurt his team. Edwards is a backup inside linebacker for a 3-4 or 4-3 defense with the ability to step up and handle starter's duties if needed.
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Green Bay Packers
Round 7 • Pick 12
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Inside linebacker possessing the physical qualities of an NFL player but lacking the necessary instincts and feel to make plays on his terms. While Summers won't always play to his top speed, he could very well run a pre-draft sub 4.6 40, which could make him a late-round target for teams who view him as back-end depth and a potential core special teamer.
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Seattle Seahawks
Round 5 • Pick 4
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Small, hyper-instinctive linebacker who plays with "clear eyes, full heart" and consistently punches above his weight class for production totals that contradict his size. Unfortunately, size does matter -- especially in the middle of a defense -- and he might be too maxed out to add necessary mass. However, instincts and willful demeanor are traits required for outliers and Burr-Kirven has a chance to be just that kind of outlier as a backup linebacker and special teams demon.
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San Francisco 49ers
Round 5 • Pick 10
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Run and chase 4-3 WILL linebacker with the quickness to flow ahead of blocks to the football, but a lack of willful aggression to fire downhill and put his stamp on games. It will be difficult for Greenlaw to make a living with nothing more than clean-up tackles on his own side of the ball so he needs to turn that speed and athleticism into weapons of disruption. His speed and athleticism give him a chance to carve out a career as a special teams ace and nickel cover talent.
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Los Angeles Chargers
Round 4 • Pick 28
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Tranquill is a strong, tough football player who loves to play the game. What evaluators are going to see is a player who has below-average size, recovery athleticism, and man cover skills. He Might not get much bigger so he needs to gain the attention of general managers with explosive testing and then prove he can shine as a special teamer in order to secure a roster spot and make a living as a backup linebacker.
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New Orleans Saints
Round 7 • Pick 30
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Intriguing linebacker prospect who offers versatility or a lack of a clear-cut position depending on your filter. Because of his size and athleticism, Idaho used him in a variety of alignments, but he was most comfortable and reactive near the line. Elliss could be targeted as a 4-3 SAM, but his best chance to make a team and stick around long-term might be as a 3-4 outside backer with rush or drop ability.
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New York Giants
Round 5 • Pick 5
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Connelly fits the Wisconsin mold of tough, productive linebackers who end up lacking either size or speed as NFL projections. He’s not big enough to play SAM and he’s not fast enough to play WILL so he’ll end up as a slightly smaller/slower 3-4 or 4-3 inside backer. He does a decent job of playing around his deficiencies and finding ways to make impact tackles and he’s fairly instinctive is zone coverage. He has the demeanor and play traits to become a solid special teamer with average backup potential.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 1/8"
- Weight
- 230 lbs
- Arm
- 33 1/2"
- Hand
- 10 3/8"
- Wing
- 80 3/8"
Production
60.04
Athleticism
62.25
Overall Score
57.55
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Physical WILL linebacker whose most consistent tape notes are "out of position" and "aggressive play demeanor". Hall plays with good play speed and toughness but lacks instincts and assignment discipline. While he flashes on tape, his lack of impact production might speak to his lack of desired instincts. He is a self-sufficient tackler with the athletic ability and upside, but he'll need to improve his football intelligence to become more than a short-term backup with plus special teams qualities.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 242 lbs
- Arm
- 33 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 3/4"
- Wing
- 80 1/8"
Production
63.15
Athleticism
55.77
Overall Score
57.54
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Linebacker prospect with productive four-year resume to catch the attention of the scouting community. Hanks is active and plays downhill, but he can be overactive and inefficient in his flow to the ball, leading to missed run fits and tackles. He is an average athlete in space so he will need to improve his play strength and recognition quickness in order to be more than a backup and special teams contributor.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Round 6 • Pick 35
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Productive SAM linebacker who will need to prove himself as an undersized WILL or MIKE on the next level. Gilbert is an instinctive run defender with a natural feel for maneuvering around big bodies to find his food, but despite his three-down ability, has a disappointing number of lapses in coverage. His lack of size, strength and versatility could make landing on a roster an uphill battle.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 7/8"
- Weight
- 222 lbs
- Arm
- 30 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 3/8"
- Wing
- 74 1/8"
Production
70.29
Athleticism
56.64
Overall Score
63.39
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Competitive overachiever who lacks the desired size to match his downhill mentality. Hansen is caught somewhere between puffed-up strong safety and undersized WILL linebacker. His coverage background and his nose for the football could help him find work as a nickel linebacker with special teams value.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 7/8"
- Weight
- 226 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/4"
- Hand
- 10 1/4"
- Wing
- 76"
Production
62.80
Athleticism
77.93
Overall Score
66.92
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Active inside linebacker with plenty of passion and aggression but a fundamental lack of NFL-caliber movement skills in space. Johnson is capable of handling downhill duties between the tackles but could struggle to match up with today's space-oriented offensive attacks.
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Cleveland Browns
Round 3 • Pick 17
PLAYER ANALYSIS
From wild and immature to a married man and team captain, Takitaki's career at BYU has been filled with several downs and one, big upswing that started in 2017 after he sat out 2016 to "get his head right." He covers up for a lack of speed and instincts with a hard-charging style that leads to feast or famine tape at times. He has deficiencies that muddy his fit at all three linebacker spots, but his playing style is tailor-made for special teams which could be his ticket into a backup linebacker spot at the back-end of a roster.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 3/8"
- Weight
- 253 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
- 77 5/8"
Production
56.27
Athleticism
53.86
Overall Score
53.03
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Big, two-down inside linebacker who lacks functional short-area athleticism to handle tasks that outside the tackle box on a consistent basis. Lamar's size will appeal to traits-heavy teams looking for rare size to coach up despite the fact that some issues center around athletic deficiencies rather than technique flaws. His lack of fluidity takes him out of coverage situations, but he appears to have decent straight-line speed. His size gives him a shot, but core special teamer might be his best bet as a pro.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 3/8"
- Weight
- 237 lbs
- Arm
- 31 3/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
- 75 3/4"
Production
56.13
Athleticism
76.76
Overall Score
62.50
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Inside linebacker prospect in either an odd or even front with the potential to compete at SAM in a 4-3. Dodson has good size and explosiveness but his stat-sheet production didn't always match actual on-field impact. He can diagnose and move quickly in the first phase, but struggles to adjust to blocks - either taking on or slipping - with consistency. He will need to improve his hands, tackling and zone awareness to become more than a traits-based special teamer with low-end backup potential.
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Indianapolis Colts
Round 5 • Pick 26
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Wide receiver turned linebacker with the field demeanor to play with adequate toughness and the range-and-tackle radius to chase and finish in space. Speed's length and cover potential add to his allure and his experience as a core special teams player gives him instant roster credibility.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 226 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Alfieri played along the edge at Stanford but projects to a 4-3 outside linebacker role as either a WILL or SAM depending on what is asked of him. He plays with good aggression and technique at the point of attack and teams could get excited by his fast 40-yard dash time, but he can be more linear than fluid thanks to inconsistent change of direction. His special teams traits and ability to match up with big tight ends in coverage bolster his chances of making a roster or practice squad.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 239 lbs
- Arm
- 33"
- Hand
- 9 3/4"
- Wing
- 80 7/8"
Production
60.76
Athleticism
68.40
Overall Score
62.35
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Likely HWS (height/weight/speed) prospect with good length and untapped potential still to be mined. Alaka continued to improve throughout the year but his instincts and feel for the inside linebacker spot just isn't there yet. His lack of precision and efficiency in pursuit of ball-carriers contributes to an inconsistent radar as a tackler. At this juncture, Alaka is a developmental prospect with early special teams potential.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'
- Weight
- 228 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Undersized WILL linebacker with the speed and athletic testing numbers to catch evaluators' attention and push them to the tape. On tape, Stewart has the speed and agility to run and tackle as a chaser, but he lacks physicality and thump when runners are rolling downhill at him. He will need to sell himself as a cover linebacker with a willingness to race downfield and cover punts and kicks.
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Miami Dolphins
Round 5 • Pick 13
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Unimposing 3-4 outside linebacker with decent athletic ability but a concerning lack of aggression as a run blocker and consistency as a pass-rusher. Van Ginkel has the motor to tally stats with effort and secondary rush, but he needs a better rush plan and more proactive hands to set him up for success in attacking the quarterback. He will need a lot more strength and toughness to hold up as a run defender, but his length and production on special teams could give him a shot at the back end of the roster or on a practice squad.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 5/8"
- Weight
- 234 lbs
- Arm
- 32 3/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
- 78 1/8"
Production
59.68
Athleticism
65.79
Overall Score
59.89
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Productive tackler with good athletic ability and pursuit speed who is missing the desired instincts and take-on technique expected of an inside linebacker. Al-Shaair looked rangier and quicker in his 2017 tape, but in both last year's tape and this year's, he struggled with take-on technique and constricting his run fits. His burst and change of direction create opportunities as a delayed rusher and blitzer, but he's too ineffective in coverage. The tape was borderline, but the knee injury might make free agency his best shot.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 5/8"
- Weight
- 236 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 3/4"
- Wing
- 77 5/8"
Production
54.12
Athleticism
51
Overall Score
51.78
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Undersized edge defender at South Carolina who will need to prove he can transition to a standard 4-3 linebacker role as a pro. Allen-Williams plays with above-average hustle and competitiveness but lacks the size, athleticism and explosiveness teams look for from the position. He might need to excite teams early in camp with his special teams play in order to get an extended look.
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DRAFTED BY
Los Angeles Rams
Round 7 • Pick 37
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Allen is an inside linebacker with good toughness and intangibles but lacks the speed and instincts teams look for in the middle. He plays with good short-area quickness and a willingness to stick his nose into oncoming traffic in order to leverage his gap and set his teammates up for success. With adequate athleticism and the potential to become a core special teamer, Allen could hear his name called in the later rounds of the draft.
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Cincinnati Bengals
Round 6 • Pick 38
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Slightly undersized inside linebacker whose strength and toughness might be overshadowed by his athletic and speed limitations. Davis loves to swap greetings as a downhill run defender, but when the play flows wide or when he's forced to drop into space his effectiveness drops off sharply. With his limitations, his roster spot might be tied to scheme fit and special teams performance.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 1/4"
- Weight
- 228 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/4"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
- 78 3/8"
Production
63.03
Athleticism
54.31
Overall Score
57.29
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 3/4"
- Weight
- 234 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/4"
- Hand
- 8 1/2"
- Wing
- 75 3/8"
Production
66.68
Athleticism
62.63
Overall Score
64.91
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Traditional inside linebacker who is short on speed, but long on instincts and production. On tape, Giles-Harris makes up for his limitations with an above average sense of play development and consistent downhill fills to shore up the run defense between along the interior. He may not have the explosion traits or third down value that teams look for these days, but size and toughness find ways to stick around in the league.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 3/4"
- Weight
- 234 lbs
- Arm
- 31 3/4"
- Hand
- 9"
- Wing
- 76 1/8"
Production
62.94
Athleticism
70.07
Overall Score
63.97
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Jones weighed in at under 220 pounds in the spring so maintaining a functional level of size is a concern right off the bat, but that's just the beginning. His play is lacking in both discipline and instincts and much of his production is tied to his plus athleticism and closing speed. He is tough, but tough is not substitute for technique -- especially for an undersized linebacker. Becoming a special teams ace may be his only shot at a roster spot.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 232 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
High-energy inside linebacker with a willing spirit and a strong desire to get to as many plays as possible. Tauaefa has the size and frame of a thumper inside, but needs to do a better job of imposing his will rather than trying to elude blocks so often. He is a two-down linebacker with coverage limitations who needs to do a better job of playing with patience in his flow, but he's got a shot if he can embrace a role of banger and prove himself as a core special teamer.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 5/8"
- Weight
- 233 lbs
- Arm
- 31 5/8"
- Hand
- 9 3/4"
- Wing
- 75"
Production
63.64
Athleticism
51
Overall Score
54.16
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Productive inside linebacker who benefited from playing on a loaded defensive front. Joseph doesn't possess a well-built frame as an inside linebacker and doesn't have the desired speed of a 4-3 outside linebacker. While he displays good instincts and awareness in coverage, he might not check enough of the physical and athletic boxes to make a 53-man roster out of the gate.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 234 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Durable, smart and reliable, Hodge has a suitcase packed full of intangibles but is lacking in critical play traits for the position. While his instincts help get him started in the right direction, he will need to do a much better job of attacking blocks with downhill attacks or aggressive hands on the next level. He's an early-down linebacker with a lack of speed and may need to find a team who values his intelligence and obsessive football character as a backup.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 237 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Career edge rusher attempting to transition into a hybrid role as a base linebacker with sub-rush potential. Reed lacks the size and length of a 3-4 outside linebacker but he needs more experience and technique before he will be able to take NFL reps as a standard linebacker in space. He flashes athletic qualities worthy of development as a practice squad linebacker or as a designated pass rusher with special teams value.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 1/4"
- Weight
- 225 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 3/8"
- Wing
- 77 1/2"
Production
63.84
Athleticism
60.49
Overall Score
57.97
PLAYER ANALYSIS
SAM linebacker lacking the NFL body type and athletic ability that most teams will look for in a draftable talent. His instincts and diagnosis are adequate, but his physical shortcomings may be too severe to work around with just more coaching. Too many missed tackles and too few impact plays make Hall a longshot for a roster spot.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 244 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Patrick is a big, instinctive inside backer who plays with good toughness in run support, but lacks speed and is below-average as an open-field tackler. Despite his size and instincts, he had no real impact production at Georgia and might not offer enough help against the pass or on special teams. His off-the-field issues are another strike in his favor, but he's physical and understands how to play, and that could be enough to land a backup role at inside linebacker.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 235 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Akins certainly has the speed, tackle range and aggression for consideration as a special teams worker, but landing a depth chart role will be a challenge due to his poor instincts that put him in "think" mode rather than responding organically to what is unfolding in front of him.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
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