The first linebacker of this year's draft is coming!
The Scouting Report has been done 11 times so far, but there is one position that seems to have not been seen, and that is the linebacker. In recent years, the question of whether to choose a linebacker in the first round has also become a hot topic. But last season's success with Teka Parsons has once again reassured many teams to choose a linebacker in the first round. Today, we will talk about the first linebacker of this draft, Devon Lloyd.
Basic information
Devon-Lloyd
Line guard, University of Utah
Height: 6'2 3/4 (1.90m)
Weight: 237 lbs (108 KG)
Birthday: 1998.9.30
Draft template: Fred Warner
University data
Freshman Year (3 games)
6 grapplings
Sophomore (14 matches)
48 tackles, 6.5 tackles, 2 destructive passes, 1 interception
Junior Year (5 games)
33 tackles, 2 tackles, 1 forced drop
Senior Year (14 games)
111 tackles, 8 tackles, 1 forced drop, 6 broken passes, 4 interceptions
Physical data
Arm Length: 33 in (84 cm)
Palm weft: 9 1/2 (24cm)
40-yard dash: 4.66 seconds
Vertical jump: 35 inches (89cm)
Standing long jump: 126 inches (3.20m)
225 lb bench press: 25 pcs
Advantage analysis
-Tall figure with large coverage area
- Be able to get rid of the block and complete the tackle with the advantage of the body
- Excellent sense of position, always able to appear in the right position in the anti-pass defense
- Be good at reading the opponent's offensive formation and quickly make correct predictions
- Excellent staring, can act as a catch-and-shoot running back or a strong mid-range winger
-Excellent ball sense and smooth catch
- Comprehensive technology, the raid is very efficient
- 2.5 years as a starter at the university, experienced and strong in leadership
Weakness analysis
- The tackle is not very good, with a 12.5% missed tackle rate in college careers
- Mediocre athleticism and not very fast
- 5 years of college career, as a rookie is older
summary
Lloyd is the university's defensive stalwart and team leader. He is a linebacker who is good at playing with his brain, and is very good at using his experience to prejudge the opponent's offensive tactics in advance. As a result, after he grew into a starter, the university's record soared. In addition, he can help the team a lot in the pass defense. His sense of position is excellent, and he can rely on his slender body to complete the coverage, and finally use his ball sense to complete the interception. At the same time, he is also very good at making surprise attacks, putting pressure on quarterbacks and compressing the shooting time of the opponent's passing offense.
To talk about Lloyd's shortcomings, the first thing to bear is his athletic ability. A 40-yard performance of 4.66 seconds isn't fast, and he may need a period of adaptation in the NFL's game pace. At the same time, he has a certain missed tackle problem, which may be a big concern for teams that emphasize defensive hardness.
Observing Lloyd's college performances, you'll easily think of the 49ers' star linebacker Fred Warner. The same slender figure and outstanding coverage also helped Lloyd become the first linebacker of this year. If nothing else, Lloyd should be selected in the first round. If there is a team that likes Lloyd very much, it is not surprising that he was selected with the top 15 picks.