- Position: Inside Linebacker – Off-ball, Adjuster, Edge
- College: Fresno State Bulldogs
- Gridiron Guy Position Rank: 9 of 21
Age: 22 | Height: 6’3 | Weight: 230 lbs
NFL Size Comparison: Fred Warner
LB at a Glance: Versatile player with experience at ILB, OLB, and Edge who can grow to be a productive defender
RESUME:
- 10th most total tackles in the Mountain West (96)
- 8th most solo tackles in the Mountain West (56)
- Best Game: v. Nevada (L 28-35)
- 11 tackles (5 solo, 6 assists) | 1 sack | 1 FF | 2 pass def
- Worst Game: @ San Jose State (L 16-17)
- 5 tackles (2 solo, 3 assists)
- First team All-Mountain West (2018, 2019)
- Defensive MVP of the 2018 Mountain West Championship (2018)
- First-team All-Great Northwest Athletic Conference (2017) *Azusa Pacific
Report:
_____ Physical ________________________________
+ Above average top speed with a forty time of 4.65
+ No injury concerns
+ Solid production in 2018 and 2019 season
+ Above average strength, benched 20 reps, one more than the average (19)
+ Average power, posting either average or below average in the vertical jump (33.0 inches) and broadjump (122 inches)
+ Above average agility, with an unimpressive 3-cone time of 7.09s and top 3 time in the 20 yard shuffle at 4.25s
+ Good lateral movement to get sideline to sideline
+ Excellent play speed keeps him on pace with any other high motor player
+ High Motor player
– Lanky size, low weight for the height he has compared to other players
_____ Mental __________________________________
+ Good consistency with production week in and week out
+ Great development from 2018 to 2019, and even week 1 to 12
+ Proactive player who moves around the field looking to make plays
+ Tenacious player
+ Mature demeanor that does not play recklessly
+ Quick play recognition
+ Good football IQ
– Only a 2-year starter at the FBS level
_____ Tackling _________________________________
+ Extension is promising, increasing his tackle range
+ Good pursuit angles
+ Aggressive against runners
+ Reliable tackler
+ Ok grip
– Little pop behind his pads
– Lacks on his tackling fundamentals, especially in regards to squaring up or establishing balance
– Poor footwork when attacking, does not establish strong base and can be caught running narrow
_____ Run Defense _____________________________
+ Shows good instincts to understand play design
+ Excellent play to flow
+ Shows good vision in seeing the field and being aware of his surroundings
+ Quick crashing downhill
+ Excellent pursuit speed to chase down runners from behind
+ Great at tracking the runner in the backfield
– Not as physically tough as you would like from a LB
– Poor ability to make plays in congestion
– Lacks the ability to reliably find the hole and plug it
– Bites on fakes more than you would like
_____ Pass Rush _______________________________
Pros
- Good initial burst off the snap
- Quick shooting the gap, can slip through and cause chaos
- Aware of his positioning in a block, and maintains the edge or positioning when playing a gap
- Use of hands can catch unsuspecting OL off guard when coming from the interior
- Better block shedding than other ILBs
Cons
- Poor initial impact when meeting a block
- Little power when shooting the gap sees him getting stalled early
_____ Coverage ________________________________
Pros
- Athleticism makes him an effective QB spy
- Keeps eyes on the QB, reading him to make plays
- Good closing speed to close the distance when the ball is in the air
- Quick backpedal can get him into his zone in a hurry
Cons
- Poor man coverage skills, will not be able to effectively stick to versatile RBs
- Does not pay attention to those around him when in coverage
- Little to no pressure on routes that cross him
- Little regard for positioning on the field when defending the pass
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Bold Predictions:
- Draft Placement: 4th – 6th Round
- Status: Short-Term Project Player
- Ceiling: NFL Starter
- Floor: Special Teams
