2020 Senior Bowl Linebackers
Davion Taylor, OLB, Colorado
-doesn’t read the run well
-asked to cover in the slot
-good open field tackler
-needs better instincts against the pass as well
-below average run defender
Khaleke Hudson, OLB, Michigan
-looks good covering the tight end
-plus cover linebacker
-average instincts against the run
-understands the delayed blitz
-average tackler
Troy Dye, OLB, Oregon
-average cover guy
-average instincts
-I’m not impressed with his zone instincts
-below average tackler
-best fit as a Will Linebacker
Akeem Davis-Gaither, OLB, Appalachian State
-decent coverage linebacker
-covers well in the slot
-below average instincts against run
-good tackler in space
-best fit as a Sam Linebacker
Cameron Brown, OLB, Penn State
-fills the lane really well against run
-finds the ball well
-good open field tacker
-asked to play in zone more than man coverage at Penn State
-not a great cover guy
-probably should play the inside in my opinion
Zack Baun, OLB, Wisconsin
-good in zone coverage
-decent in man coverage
-okay edge rusher. Will be a plus playing 4-3 OLB
-could be a Sam or Will Linebacker in 4-3
-I see him being able to play OLB or ILB in 3-4
-best fit as 3-4 ILB or 4-3 OLB
Evan Weaver, ILB, California
-does well against the run
-gets off blocks decently
-average in zone coverage
-fills running lanes well
-very much a downhill linebacker
Anfernee Jennings, ILB, Alabama
-hot and cold pass rusher
-doesn’t hustle
-good tackler
-played the edge in Alabama’s defense
-will be interesting to see how he does in run support as an ILB
Malik Harrison, ILB, Ohio State
-played MLB at Ohio State
-hard hitter
-okay in zone coverage
-downhill linebacker
Francis Bernard, ILB, Utah
-played middle linebacker at Utah
-good blitzer
-average tackler
-instincts are decent
-probably a downhill linebacker in the NFL
Logan Wilson, LB, Wyoming
-needs to be a better open field linebacker
-good blitzer
-needs to get off blocks better
-below average instincts
-decent in running back coverage
Terrell Lewis, LB, Alabama
-3-4 OLB in Alabama’s system
-decent against the run
-would like to see better hustle from him
-uses his hands well as a pass rusher
-I think his best fit is a 3-4 OLB
