Scout Report – Markus Bailey

Age: 23* | Height: 6′ | Weight: 235 lbs *age at time of NFL Draft*
NFL Size Comparison: Devin White

LB at a Glance: Highly intelligent player with loads of experience that lacks the athleticism or physical prowess to be an immediate impact

RESUME:

Within the average NFL size threshold at 6’ 235 lbs
Excellent experience as a 4-year starter
Shows consistency and impact on the stat sheet with season tackle numbers between 90-110+

——Physical —–

Average lateral movement
No significant drops in production and impact as the game goes on; No stamina issues
Versatile in usage on the field, impact can be widespread based on defensive scheme

—– Tackling —–

Can be aggressive when meeting the runner in the gap or in congestion, though not always
Tackling fundamentals are fine minus the fact he doesn’t roll or drive after wrap up
Reliable tackler, but is hindered by his lack of range

—–Run Defense——

—– Pass Rush ——

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—– Coverage ——

Great field awareness makes him a danger on inside zone or smaller zone responsibilities
Great awareness to find and target immediate threat, wheels and TEs will not slip by him
Smart player who positions himself in the best possible location to try and make a play
—– Mental —–
Mature player with the patience and responsibility to not overshoot or play reckless
Quite intelligent player who can diagnose plays quickly, and rarely gets tricked, high IQ
High usage, though numbers were significantly dropped due to injury this season

———- Physical —–

Not particularly strong, can be easily moved by blockers
Average play speed at the college level, concerns for the pro level
Poor agility and change of direction, places him in unfavorable situations against agile QBs
Little to no power when meeting contact in the gap or on the block

———– Tackling —–

Lacks hit power when making contact with the ball carrier
Does not drive his feet when wrapping up, most of his power comes from his initial pop
Weak grip and wrap off makes slipping out of his grasp fairly easy for most runners
Does not show aggressive mentality when meeting runners in the open field
Underwhelming range on the tackle because of the weak grip
Poor angle pursuit, finds himself chasing behind runners rather than working to cut them off

—– Run Stop ——

Slow pursuit speed, will not catch anyone from behind
Slow to crash downhill, often times meeting the RB at the second level than plugging the gap
Lack of physical & athletic prowess make physical toughness redundant

—– Pass Rush —–

Poor overall block shedding
Slow Initial burst off the snap, one of the last ones to react on the line
Lacks both speed and power when shooting the gap
Easily moved by Linemen, lacks the strength and base needed to maintain positioning
Little to no hand usage

—– Coverage —–

Lack of mobility makes him a liability on the outside zone where speed of WRs can torch him
Lacks the closing speed required to make a break on the ball when it is in the air

—– Mental —–

Fundamentally a reactive player
Does not show high levels of tenacity, does not usually play through when ball is away from him