Strengths: Extremely athletic Closing speed Phenomenal blitzer Versatile linebacker Explosive Reliable tackler Quick first step Finds the football Well-built Should be able to cover tight ends, running backs Covers a lot of field Very disruptive when firing a gap Creates splash plays attacking downhill Three-down linebacker Could star on special teams Read-and-react skills Weaknesses: Must…

Strengths: Receiving ability Advanced blitz protection skills Good vision Quickness Can contribute on all three downs Quick feet Nice cutting ability Experienced Solid production Nose for the end zone Weaknesses: Ball security; has some issues with fumbling Runs too upright Body lean At times runs like a big back, but lacks the size/power Not overly…

Strengths: Big target; presents a size mismatch Leaping ability Good blocker Physical with defensive backs Attacks the football Adept at finding soft spots in zone Red-zone weapon Reputation as a good locker-room presence Good body control Route-running Experienced; battle-tested Tough; played with a broken hand Nice fit in a West Coast offense Weaknesses: Playing speed…

Strengths: Versatile Violent player Hard hitter Very physical with receivers Reliable tackler Instincts Can play low in the tackle box Extremely aggressive Doesn’t back down against anybody Operates well in zone Covers a lot of ground Finds the football Well-built Fast, underrated foot speed Finishes plays well Can cover tight ends in man Reputation as…

Strengths: Nice combination of speed and power Big-play threat Very elusive; dodges lots of defenders Great stop-start ability Has some real explosiveness Quick to the hole Plus vision Athletic Agile Can handle a large amount of carries Excellent cutting Good receiver Quality blocker in blitz protection Picks up yards after the contact Extremely well built…

Strengths: Raw speed to turn the edge Agility to sink his hips/shoulder Explosive Quick get-off Extremely athletic; has the athleticism to play in space Good start on a repertoire of moves Can drop into coverage Quality length Big upside Weaknesses: Inconsistent Needs more strength to stay as a 4-3 end Ability to stop a drive…

Strengths: Game-breaking speed Big-play threat Explosive Impressive first-step quickness Quick feet Athletic Agile Ideal height, length Good blocker for the run Leaping ability Legitimate red-zone weapon Dangerous with ball in his hands Picks up yards after the catch Great body control Has some strength; well built Quality guy in the locker room Big upside Weaknesses:…

Strengths: Blazing speed, sideline-to-sideline with ease Excellent instincts Reliable tackler with good technique Very athletic Gets deep in his pass drop Covers a lot of ground in zone Read-and-react skills Fabulous pursuit linebacker Can flip his hips to run with receivers Quality blitzer Three-down linebacker Durable Experienced 2-year starter Team leader despite suspension Could star…

Strengths: Big-time run-stuffer Overpowering strength Huge bulk Constantly fills his gap Powerful bull rush Generally plays with good pad level Space eater Experienced Very difficult to move at the line of scrimmage No problem anchoring Weaknesses: Inconsistent Taking plays off? Nose tackle only, can’t play other tackle techniques Summary: Ta’amu is one of the few…

Strengths: Special pass-rusher Good repertoire of moves Quick get off Physical Strong bull rush Nice pad level Turns the corner well Has the strength to anchor and hold his ground vs. the run Physical run defender who holds the edge Shedding blocks Pursuit skills Developed technique Experienced Smooth fit as a 4-3 defensive end Rushes…