Scout Report – Patrick Queen

• Position: Inside Linebacker – Off-ball
• College: LSU Tigers
• Gridiron Guy Position Rank:

Age: 20 | Height: 6’1 | Weight: 227 lbs
NFL Size Comparison: Reuben Foster

LB at a Glance: Excellent All-around LB with the athleticism and IQ to make an impact on every play

RESUME:

• 4th most tackles for loss in the SEC (12)
• 6th most tackle assists in the SEC (48)
• Best Game: @ #3 Alabama (W 46-41)
  • 7 tackles (4 solo, 3 assists) | 0.5 sack | 1 INT | 1 PD
• Worst Game: @ Miss State (W 36-13)
  • 3 tackles (2 solo, 1 assist)

Strengths:

• Fairly consistent production, though not too much in the way of awe-inspiring numbers
• Average to above average top speed
• Shows he has considerable power in his legs
• Good chasedown speed to catch or maintain pressure from behind a ballcarrier at the next level
• Good instincts to find the ball or the intended point of attack
• Powerful impact when shooting the gap, can crash through on unsuspecting OL
• Good angle pursuit when chasing down to the sideline
• Can play to flow well, keeping his assignment on a moving line
• Quick to diagnose plays and read through fakes
• Adequate awareness on inside zones
• Intelligent player with piercing eyes and wide vision to see the backfield and notice flo
• Aggressive on the tackle, meeting runners at point of impact instead of waiting
• Strong tackling fundamentals with a strong jab step, quick wrap up, loud shoulder, and strong drive
• Excellent at tracking the runner down in congestion
• Fundamentally a proactive player
• Adequate speed crashing downhill
• Solid footwork and stance on tackle makes getting juked out less likely
• Average pop on the pads, not much to say on hit power
• Has the mentality of a utility player, ready to do whatever needs done
• Tenacious player that does not stop until the whistle
• High usage rate for the defense as an Off-ball LB
• Adequate stamina, no significant drop in ability
• Average play speed compared to peers
• No injury concerns to speak of
• Physically tough player who thrives in congestion and contact
• Sound footwork make his shuffles and angle pursuits textbook in execution
• Deceptively quick closing speed will close the gap between him and receiver on pass plays
• Quick mind runs through progressions quickly
• Consistent impact on the drive every play

Weaknesses:

• Underweight of the average at 227, (avg is 238 lbs)
• Less than ideal experience, with only 1 year as a starter
• Slow initial burst off the snap
• Slow to shoot the gap, does not have the movement to penetrate quickly
• Less than ideal range on the tackle, will not make diving tackles too often
• Weak grip makes arm tackles easy to break and susceptible to being overpowered
• Disappointing when it comes to tackle reliability, can be shrugged off easier than others
• Slow lateral movement compared to other ILBs
• Trouble stopping and changing directions when dealing with a shifty runner

Bold Predictions:

• Draft Placement: 1st Round
• Ceiling: NFL All-Pro
• Floor: NFL Journeyman