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Jerome Baker – Ohio State

Jerome Baker College- Ohio State Height- 6 feet 1 inch Weight- 225 pounds Position- Linebacker   Pros: Good blitzer Read/react Play recognition Good footwork Cons: Struggles to get off blocks Effort Gets overpowered Play is inconsistent   Overall Jerome Baker does a great job at diagnosing the play and excels at blitzing. He is a… Continue reading Jerome Baker – Ohio State

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Tremaine Edmunds – Virginia Tech

Tremaine Edmunds College- Virginia Tech Height- 6 feet 4 inches Weight- 245 pounds Position- Linebacker   Pros: Play diagnosis Read/react Plays all linebacker positions Can go sideline to sideline Stout against the run Explosive burst Can cover running backs and tight ends High motor Great on the blitz   Cons: Needs to keep better balance… Continue reading Tremaine Edmunds – Virginia Tech

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Tre’ Williams – Auburn

Tre’ Williams College- Auburn Height- 6 feet 2 inches Weight- 235 pounds Position- Linebacker   Pros: Fluid movement Sideline to sideline range Diagnosis Can get through trash Coverage ability Cons: Takes false steps Can get overpowered Struggles to get off blocks Effort and inconsistent   Overall Tre’ Williams is a smooth-moving linebacker. He has sideline… Continue reading Tre’ Williams – Auburn

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Mike McCray – Michigan

Mike McCray College- Michigan Height- 6 feet 4 inches Weight- 248 pounds Position- Linebacker   Pros: Good movement Run/chase Fights off blocks High motor Read/react Quick burst Sideline to sideline Cons: Takes bad angles Gets overpowered Not good on the blitz Misses tackles   Overall McCray is a very high effort player. He displays good… Continue reading Mike McCray – Michigan

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Josey Jewell – Iowa

Josey Jewell College- Iowa Height- 6 feet 1 inch Weight- 236 pounds Position- Linebacker   Pros: High effort Play recognition Read/react Tackling Great instincts Takes good angles Good zone coverage Leadership Cons: Not very athletic Average speed Doesn’t take on blockers Struggles to disengage   Overall Josey Jewell is a very smart, instinctive player with… Continue reading Josey Jewell – Iowa

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Rashaan Evans – Alabama

Rashaan Evans College- Alabama Height- 6 feet 3 inches Weight- 235 pounds Position- Linebacker   Pros: Great closing burst Hard hitter Great on the blitz Reads and reacts Great instincts High football IQ Great speed Can sift through traffic Pretty good in coverage Versatile, can play inside or outside Cons: Gets overpowered taking on blockers… Continue reading Rashaan Evans – Alabama

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Roquan Smith – Georgia

Roquan Smith College- Georgia Height- 6 feet 1 inch Weight- 225 pounds Position- Linebacker   Pros: Good in pass coverage Can cover running backs and tight ends Athleticism Good blitzer Can run sideline to sideline Great tackler Back pedal, open hips, change of direction Can diagnose/process information well Good instincts Cons Doesn’t take on blockers… Continue reading Roquan Smith – Georgia

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Malik Jefferson – Texas

Malik Jefferson College- Texas Height- 6 feet 3 inches Weight- 240 pounds Position- Linebacker   Pros Sideline to sideline Great speed Very athletic Good on the blitz A sure tackler that can bring the boom Great reaction and timing   Cons Poor instincts Takes false steps Inconsistent effort Guesses on plays Doesn’t slip or play… Continue reading Malik Jefferson – Texas