Linebacker

Troy Dye

College – Oregon

Height – 6feet 4inches

Weight – 224lbs

Position – Linebacker

Pros

  • fluid lateral mobility
  • smooth footwork
  • sideline range
  • explosive burst
  • able to drop in coverage
  • speed
  • read/react

Cons

  • takes bad angles
  • takes false steps
  • needs to improve tackling

Overall

Troy Dye is the new breed of linebacker. An off the ball run/chase linebacker that has quick excelleration and impressive ability to run. He also has the lateral mobility to excel in pass coverage. He needs to improve his pursuit angles and tackling, but those can be coached up. Currently being viewed as a 2nd round pick.

Comp – Deion Jones

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