Strengths

• Plays fast, flows with the action, showing smooth lateral agility and short-area burst. Has good instincts and awareness to quickly find the ball.
• Reads the quarterback to anticipate and is a candidate to play outside.
• Looks the part. Good height and a thick, muscular build. Long arms. Good overall athleticism and straight-line speed.
• Good closing speed with long arms to drag down quarterbacks and running backs.
• Best attribute. Extreme quickness off the edge, has the flexibility to turn the corner.

Weaknesses

• Loses size battle to many tight ends and is easily pushed away on out routes.
• Attacks the line but needs work on stacking and shedding blocks.
• Possesses below-average instincts for the linebacker position. Leaves more plays on the field than he makes.
• His lateral agility and burst often put him in position to make big plays, but he takes questionable routes to the ball and struggles to avoid blockers when in pursuit.
• 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.