Strengths

• Closes quickly on relatively immobile quarterbacks. A consistently heavy hitter who flashes explosiveness and the ability to separate the ball.
• Gets pressures on inside stunts and was too explosive for college guards to handle.
• Flashes closing speed and agility to reach passers from the blind side or up the middle before they can escape.
• Ferocious against the run and very good in coverage, is extremely versatile. Despite his build, he holds up well in traffic and makes a lot of plays by engaging a block, shedding, and pursuing.
• Looks the part. Good height and a thick, muscular build. Long arms. Good overall athleticism and straight-line speed.

Weaknesses

• Generally an effective openfield tackler but doesn't wrap up consistently. Shows only average awareness in coverage.
• Does not blow up targets. Many inside tackles are catch-and-drags, which will be more difficult to make at the next level.
• Possesses average instincts. More likely to make plays with quick reactions than by diagnosing.
• Has lean limbs and needs to get stronger and add bulk to his frame.
• Lacks pop and strength to anchor, though. Most effective when uncovered inside and chasing stretch plays to the sideline.