He struggles to get off blocks and can be walled off and left out of his gap. He’s going to have to learn the finer points of being a linebacker in order to earn a starting role in the NFL.

Record-setting display at combine elevated him into top-five range. Shoots gaps and closes on ball with 4.46-second speed. Hits like a brick wall. Instinctual blitzer. Fluid change of direction to cut ...

Editor’s note: The U-T’s Eddie Brown is breaking down prospects, position by position, leading up to the NFL Draft (April 23-25). Here are his top 10 linebackers, plus players he believes will be ...