Strengths

• Has a filled-out frame with good thickness. Plays at full speed at all times with an active motor and determined quickness in pursuit.
• He has good reaction skills and awareness. Forceful tackler vs. the run.
• Gets his hands in the passing lanes. Effort is mere in coverage.
• Thickly built with classic linebacker size, adequate strength and the smarts to cover up his athletic shortcomings in the right scheme.
• Tough between-the-tackles defender who shimmies past blockers to fill lanes. Downhill, aggressive run-stuffer with enough strength to stop ballcarriers in the hole.

Weaknesses

• Limited vision and is easily fooled by misdirection. Lacks range and lateral agility in coverage.
• Chase speed is below average, and he gets too upright as a pass rusher - needs to play with better leverage.
• Lacks elite quickness and change-of-direction ability to handle NFL slot receivers after initial contact.
• Can be too hesitant when he doesn't find the ball immediately.
• He's a tweener who lacks the bulk and strength to be a thumper inside and isn't fast enough to stay on the weak side in the NFL.