Strengths

• Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side with strong hands.
• Has fluid footwork to redirect, reverse momentum and close with a burst. Regularly first off the ball with good snap anticipation.
• Easily gains inside leverage by shooting gaps.
• Aggressive with good awareness to track the ball and attack. Tenacious, tough, competItIve and versatile.
• Challenges inside with quickness and strong hands. Run-and-chase defender who can leave a mark.

Weaknesses

• Not an elite athlete with average functional strength and size. Lacks the length to fend off blocks and can be too energetic and lose his angle. Doesn't have a natural position at the next level.
• Never out of a play, but can get out of control and work himself away from the action.
• Not a natural bender and lacks fluid change-of-direction ability. Plays with inconsistent pad level and is often knocked backward off the snap.
• Doesn't change direction easily. Can be late off the snap.
• Is slightly high-cut and stiff in the hips, likely too stiff for 3-4 outside linebacker consideration.