Strengths

• Tougher between the tackles than many expect. Fluid and quick drop into zone, covers enough ground to be Tampa-2 "MIKE" and knows where the markers are.
• Good closing speed with long arms to drag down quarterbacks and running backs.
• Greet feel in coverage. Often arrives at the receiver at the same time as the ball, giving up few yards after the catch. Possesses straight-line speed to stay with or chase down receivers in man.
• Shows toughness to get under the pads of tackles to bull them, club them upfield to get the inside lane, or fight through blocks for secondary rush when the passer steps up.
• Can attack the edge with speed and has the flexibility to dip low and under the tackle's reach.

Weaknesses

• Possesses below-average instincts for the linebacker position. Leaves more plays on the field than he makes.
• Loses size battle to many tight ends and is easily pushed away on out routes.
• Doesn't have enough speed, power or bulk to fit any LB position perfectly in the NFL.
• Must work on using violent hands and defeating cut blocks. Also needs to build a variety of pass-rush moves.
• Inconsistent hustle. Only adequate change-of-direction ability. Also loses his balance too often in the open field. Lacks size to bull rush stronger tackles.