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.
• Plays fast, flows with the action, showing smooth lateral agility and short-area burst. Has good instincts and awareness to quickly find the ball.
• Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker despite his lack of size because of his instincts and ability to find the ball in traffic.
• A bit stiff but makes the clean open-field tackle. Good effort in pursuit.
• Combines very good instincts with above-average reaction skills. Almost always finds the ball in traffic.

Weaknesses

• Lacks elite quickness and change-of-direction ability to handle NFL slot receivers after initial contact.
• Loses size battle to many tight ends and is easily pushed away on out routes.
• Lacks the strength to blow up fullbacks and bulk/length to prevent getting engulfed by better linemen at the second level.
• Hits up high and misses more tackles than he should.
• Has lean limbs and needs to get stronger and add bulk to his frame.

Riko Jeffers percentiles vs other Linebacker's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)