| Inside Linebacker DataBase |
| 5 |
Roquan Smith |
x |
Georgia |
Jr |
6010 |
236 |
x |
USA Today - A quick look at his listed measurements might put him in the “undersized” category, but I’m betting you won’t hear that term used by any ball-carrier that’s ever been hit by Smith. He packs a punch and plays with a physicality that betrays his frame. He’s the kind of defender who can instantly transform the identity of an entire unit at the next level...Smith is the heart and soul of the the Bulldogs’ dominant defense. An athletic, rangy playmaker with fantastic instincts and awareness - a one-man wrecking crew....
Lindy's - WLB in college...Natural ball hunter with outstanding play speed...magnet to the ball...Sideline to sideline speed...high level instincts...off-the-wall post-season performance...Trusts his eyes...strength not overwhelming...Talented blitzer...Looks like a safety in coverage...Unquestioned leader with low-key grounded personality...Innately motivated and self-grounded....Areas to improve: route recognition and grabbiness. Comp: Thomas Davis.
Combine Forty: NA
BP: NA...VJ: NA...BJ: NA...SS: NA..LS: NA...3C: NA |
| 1 |
Tremaine Edmunds |
x |
Virginia Tech |
Jr |
6050 |
253 |
x |
USA Today - One of the most intriguing defenders in this year’s class- massive frame, athleticism and versatility should have defensive coordinators standing on the table. Can play off the ball or on the edge, making him a dangerous weapon, regardless of scheme....Still fairly raw, so expect him to take some time to reach his full potential...But if a team can be patient with him, the payoff could be huge in the long run....
Lindy's - Tall...Traditional off-ball LB with size, instincts and speed...A bit rough around the edges...Prototypical size and high upside...Loose hips - Elite acceleration, COD and initial quicks...Generally reliable tackling in open field...Highly aggreassive and will sometimes guess wrong. Comp: KJ Wright.
Combine Forty: 4.54
BP: 19...VJ: NA...BJ: 117...SS: NA..LS: NA...3C: NA
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| 6 |
Rashaan Evans |
x |
Alabama |
Sr |
6030 |
232 |
x |
USA Today - Like many of his predecessors, Evans has a fantastic combination of size, athleticism and physicality, making him one of the most well-rounded defenders in this year’s draft class. ....Taking over as the leader of the (Alabama LB) unit after the departure of Reuben Foster, Evans stepped up with a fantastic senior campaign.
Lindy's - More FB player than elite athlete...13 tackles for loss..."thumper in the middle" type...HS DE who can rush the passer from the inside...Very disciplined...better range than his forty suggests...Can get lost in zone coverage...does not open his hips well to run with the swifties...Lacks agility needed to man the middle...Comp: Demario Davis
Combine Forty: NA
BP: NA...VJ: 30.0...BJ: 116...SS: 6.95..LS: NA...3C: 6.95 |
| 2 |
Micah Kiser |
x |
Virginia |
Sr |
6020 |
238 |
x |
Manned the middle...Throwback to MIKE style 20 years ago...good leadership traits...Solid run defender who lacks elite atheticism in space...Physical and fast to the hole...outstanding timing and closing speed when blitzing...COD and lateral movement limitations...Lacks lateral movement/COD skills...will play too fast downhill...
Combine Forty: 4.66
BP: NA...VJ: 35.5...BJ: 121...SS: 4.24..LS: NA...3C: 7.05 |
| 11+ |
Dakota Allen |
x |
Texas Tech |
Jr |
6010E |
235E |
x |
Combine Forty: NA
BP: NA...VJ: NA...BJ: NA...SS: NA..LS: NA...3C: NA |
| 11+ |
Christian Sam |
x |
Arizona State |
Jr |
6020 |
244 |
x |
Combine Forty: 4.75
BP: 28...VJ: 32...BJ: 114...SS: 4.25..LS: NA...3C: 7.03 |
| 3 |
Josey Jewell |
x |
Iowa |
Sr |
6010 |
234 |
x |
USA Today - A homegrown hero who became the anchor of the Hawkeyes defense...One of the most productive defenders in Hawkeye history. ....A versatile defender who makes up for his lack of elite athleticism and explosiveness with superb instincts and physicality, Jewell tallied 13.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and a pair of interceptions as a senior. This year’s deep linebacker class could make him a bargain in the later rounds.
Lindy's - MIKE backer with a lot of Sean Lee to his game...Won't test off the charts, but makes up for it with competitinessand instincts....Checks boxes for size and strength...Physical tackler with strong upper body..."magnetic guy" in the (Ferentz) program...Not a top tier athlete/needs to lower his strike zone a bit.
Combine Forty: 4.82
BP: 18...VJ: 33.0...BJ: 117...SS: 4.27..LS: 11.52...3C: 6.80 |
| 11+ |
Cameron Smith |
x |
USC |
Jr |
6020E |
245E |
x |
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Combine Forty: NA
BP: NA...VJ: NA...BJ: NA...SS: NA..LS: NA...3C: NA |
| 7 |
Jerome Baker |
x |
Ohio St |
x |
6010 |
229 |
x |
Lindy's - Athletic backer who can cover - fits modern utilization of LB's...Didn't live up to early hype as a junior but improved last season...Rare athleticism, strength and straight-line speed...Arrives in a blink once he locates the ball...But he'll need to accompany these traits with better overall awareness...Aggressive open field tackler willing to take on bigger ballcarriers...Has the frame to get bigger...a bit slow to pick up mental aspects of the game...
Combine Forty: 4.53
BP: 22...VJ: 36.5...BJ: 126...SS: NA..LS: NA...3C: NA |
| 10 |
Darius Leonard |
x |
South Carolina |
xx |
6020 |
234 |
xx |
Lindy's - Weakside LB in a 4-2-5 base...Wins more with hustle than know-how at this point...Tall good-looking frame with long arms....Mature respecful "old soul"....Below average play strength...may have maxed out growth potential...Raw take-down skills / lacks hand technique...Late to anticipate.
Combine Forty: 4.70
BP: 17...VJ: NA...BJ: NA...SS: NA..LS: NA...3C: NA
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| 4 |
Nick DeLuca |
x |
ND State |
xx |
6030 |
251 |
xx |
Lindy's - Played MIKE in a 4-3...Smart...assignment-sound..Prototypical ht., wt., length....Wired right/competes with heart and passion...Lacks speed...Medical (labrum, meniscus)
Combine Forty: 4.85
BP: 18...VJ: 29.5...BJ:112...SS: 4.23..LS: NA...3C: 7.09 |
| 8 |
Fred Warner |
x |
BYU |
xx |
6030 |
236 |
xx |
Lindy's - Became best player on BYU defense...Every down SAM player...best in space/ideal matchup weapon....Football tough/excellent basll-awareness...Hits too high...occasional lapses in tackling fundamentals...
Combine Forty: 4.64
BP: 21...VJ: 38.5...BJ: 119...SS: 4.28..LS: 11.77...3C: 6.90 |
| 9 |
Shaquem Griffith |
x |
UCF |
xx |
6010 |
227 |
xx |
Lindy's - Lost left hand at age of 4, but defied the odds...Did a little bit of everything during Senior Bowl Week and confirmed that he can be a draftable player and ST terror....Runs like the wind/screams off the corner...Motor is stuck on turbo...Competes with heart and determination...not shy about taking on blockers...Negatives: Plays out of control/out of position....a bit small for position...
Combine Forty: 4.38
BP: 20...VJ: NA...BJ: 117...SS: NA..LS: NA...3C: NA |
