Ben Jacobs of Fresno State ~ 6.4/245
"A tall, upright linebacker who displays a little bend initially off the line. Possesses decent strength initially at the point of attack, but doesn't use his length nearly as well to fend off blocks and keep himself clean into contact. Isn't real efficient when asked to take on lead fullbacks at the line of scrimmage, consistently allowed them to get in and under his frame creating leverage on him and sealing/driving him off the football and run plays right at him. Did a nice job quickly diagnosing the play. However, didn't have the power to shed and anchor with much consistency.
Looks a bit limited in the pass game. Doesn't have a great initial burst when asked to run sideline-to-sideline and seemed stiff trying to redirect and close. Doesn't display as much in the form of closing speed in pursuit and although his instincts are average in zone, doesn't have the type of burst or initial range to consistently make plays on the football.
Impression: Possesses above average size, but doesn't take on blocks with much leverage and was really getting rocked consistently vs. the fullback on plays run right at him."
Looks a bit limited in the pass game. Doesn't have a great initial burst when asked to run sideline-to-sideline and seemed stiff trying to redirect and close. Doesn't display as much in the form of closing speed in pursuit and although his instincts are average in zone, doesn't have the type of burst or initial range to consistently make plays on the football.
Impression: Possesses above average size, but doesn't take on blocks with much leverage and was really getting rocked consistently vs. the fullback on plays run right at him."
"Bio: Four-year starter awarded all-Conference honors every season since his sophomore campaign. Senior totals included 87/4/1 after he had 106 tackles as a junior and 113 as a sophomore. Led Fresno State in tackles in each of the past three seasons.
Positive: Tough two-down linebacker who is best in the box. Plays smart football, displays short-area quickness, and chases the action hard. Gives a lot of effort, displays good instincts, and wraps up tackling.
Negative: Struggles in coverage and does not cover much area on the field. Has marginal speed in pursuit.
Analysis: Jacobs has been ultra productive as a run defender since his sophomore season. He possesses the mentality to back up on the inside of a 3-4 alignment."
Positive: Tough two-down linebacker who is best in the box. Plays smart football, displays short-area quickness, and chases the action hard. Gives a lot of effort, displays good instincts, and wraps up tackling.
Negative: Struggles in coverage and does not cover much area on the field. Has marginal speed in pursuit.
Analysis: Jacobs has been ultra productive as a run defender since his sophomore season. He possesses the mentality to back up on the inside of a 3-4 alignment."
"Overview: Athletic team leader in tackles (87) named 1st-team All-WAC selection in 2009 and 2010; intelligent player Selected to the CoSIDA Academic All-District 8 team (Academic All-WAC in '08, '09, & '10). In 2009, tied an NCAA record with three forced fumbles, returning one for a 21-yard touchdown against Utah State, and was named WAC Defensive Player of Week; led team with 106 tackles.
2008 - led team with 113 tackles.
Finished his career with 380 career tackles, third all-time in Bulldog history, 8th-most among active NCAA players including six career blocked kicks.
Strengths: Durable, productive leader who has started 51 consecutive games (every game in his collegiate career). Protypical size and speed for NFL ILB. Versatile, mobile player who can block kicks, tackles well, and play good pass defense. Drops well in zone coverage.
Weaknesses: Some concern shedding blockers and making plays in the hole. Competition level is a concern. Struggles somewhat in one-on-one pass coverage.
Projection: 6th round."
2008 - led team with 113 tackles.
Finished his career with 380 career tackles, third all-time in Bulldog history, 8th-most among active NCAA players including six career blocked kicks.
Strengths: Durable, productive leader who has started 51 consecutive games (every game in his collegiate career). Protypical size and speed for NFL ILB. Versatile, mobile player who can block kicks, tackles well, and play good pass defense. Drops well in zone coverage.
Weaknesses: Some concern shedding blockers and making plays in the hole. Competition level is a concern. Struggles somewhat in one-on-one pass coverage.
Projection: 6th round."
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