Strengths

• An aggressive run defender, filling run lanes hard, and won't shy from contact. Plays with violence to fight off blocks, flashing a physical nature. An intense, powerful hitter who willingly gives up his body.
• A bit stiff but makes the clean open-field tackle. Good effort in pursuit.
• Good key and diagnosis skills. Quickly locates the ball and shows no wasted motion in getting there. At least adequate lateral agility to avoid blockers and shows good vision and anticipation.
• Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker despite his lack of size because of his instincts and ability to find the ball in traffic.

Weaknesses

• Not a sudden or quick-twitch athlete. Will never be the strongest player on the field and can struggle to shed from different angles.
• Doesn't have enough speed, power or bulk to fit any LB position perfectly in the NFL.
• Attacks the line but needs work on stacking and shedding blocks.
• Loses size battle to many tight ends and is easily pushed away on out routes.
• Lacks functional strength to shed and take on blocks at the point of attack.