PLAYER ANALYSIS
Bright linebacker with good instincts and production as a four-year starter. He lacks the size and pop to be a will-imposer at the point of attack, but he has adequate straight-line speed as a run-and-chase outside linebacker in an even front. His short-area burst and athleticism are just average and his desire to play fast leads to biting on bait against misdirection. He's very active and plays with good energy and decisiveness, which accounts for his consistency of production against the run, but he has almost no career production against the pass. There are holes in his game that are unlikely to be filled by coaching, but he might still hear his name late on Day 3.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
