John Stokes of VanderBilt ~ 6.5/235
"A long, lean, leggy defender who lacks ideal lateral ability or closing range when asked to drop off into zone coverage. Takes a while for him to redirect and get out of his breaks and doesn't generate much burst at all closing on the football; simply plays at one speed.
Exhibits decent instincts when asked to find the football and make his way toward the play, just lacks the range to get there. Struggles to even reach perimeter runs on his side of the field and seems to really lumber in pursuit. Doesn't generate much power on contact when asked to take on blocks, even when attacking downhill. Gets too upright into contact, allows blockers to get under his frame and is easily jolted backward and/or knocked off balance at the point. Also, lacks the body control, power and range to cleanly disengage and make a play on the football.
Impression: His frame says 3-4 OLB, but he isn't explosive or sudden in any area of the game and simply plays too high to be physical on contact. Lacks the skill set to be an NFL player as a linebacker, but does have experience long snapping which could give him a chance."
Exhibits decent instincts when asked to find the football and make his way toward the play, just lacks the range to get there. Struggles to even reach perimeter runs on his side of the field and seems to really lumber in pursuit. Doesn't generate much power on contact when asked to take on blocks, even when attacking downhill. Gets too upright into contact, allows blockers to get under his frame and is easily jolted backward and/or knocked off balance at the point. Also, lacks the body control, power and range to cleanly disengage and make a play on the football.
Impression: His frame says 3-4 OLB, but he isn't explosive or sudden in any area of the game and simply plays too high to be physical on contact. Lacks the skill set to be an NFL player as a linebacker, but does have experience long snapping which could give him a chance."
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