Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 75.54 (Chance to start)

Pro Comparison: Lorenzo Mauldin

Strengths:

Smart and physical player. Does a good job of squaring his hips when tackling. Great communicator and leader. Good field awareness.

Weaknesses:

Below-average top-end speed and burst. Capable of getting depth in coverage but not to be trusted in mirroring routes out of the backfield. Gets stuck on blocks.

Accolades:

  • 2021: Dick Butkus Award finalist (best LB)
  • 2021: Fifth in AAC with 102 tackles and 11.5 TFL