Strengths

• Can attack the edge with speed and has the flexibility to dip low and under the tackle's reach.
• Good closing speed with long arms to drag down quarterbacks and running backs.
• Handles misdirection well with quick change-of-direction ability. Comes downhill quickly against the run when he has an open lane.
• Closes quickly on relatively immobile quarterbacks. A consistently heavy hitter who flashes explosiveness and the ability to separate the ball.

Weaknesses

• Lacks the strength to blow up fullbacks and bulk/length to prevent getting engulfed by better linemen at the second level.
• Saught looking into the backfield occasionally instead of getting to the receiver in the flat. Leaves his feet at times while tackling, and NFL backs will take advantage of that.
• Must work on using violent hands and defeating cut blocks. Also needs to build a variety of pass-rush moves.
• Lacks pop and strength to anchor, though. Most effective when uncovered inside and chasing stretch plays to the sideline.
• Loses size battle to many tight ends and is easily pushed away on out routes.