Fifth-year senior inside linebacker with jarring production in his two seasons as a starter. Woodard has elite coverage instincts and ball production from both zone and man. He can match backs and tight ends at break points and read quarterbacks like a book. His run defense lacks the same anticipation and instincts we see from his pass coverage. He plays with a salty downhill trigger and good aggression but can be a step slow reading and responding to the run design. He has a chance to solidify his draft stock as a nickel linebacker and core special teams performer with upside.
Productive inside/outside receiver with good instincts but below-average play strength. He’s too easily knocked around and needs to play with better care for eluding trouble inside the route. White is smooth in space with an easy stride but won’t light it up with separation speed -- though he does have a feel for positioning and adjustments to create late catch space. A lack of size and catch strength will become exacerbated on the pro level, so refining his route-running as a slot option is a must. His lack of traits and explosiveness could overshadow the production and punch his ticket as an average NFL backup.
