This kid is the next Kam.
I said that earlier, we get him and we have someone that can fill in for Kam when needed and can rush the passer if we need that.
He is perfect as a hybrid LB/SS that can rush the passer but also does a great job of tracking the RB or TE - even in space.
He has tremendously strong hands too. Sure, the lack of one might lead to a few horsecollar penalties when he is running someone down from behind, but I notice even on those he grabs, gets closer and re-established his grip in another area so there is no penalty.
And damn can he hit. Watch the Auburn game, he has a nose for the ball and for the QB. He gets under and around the blockers quickly. But I think he can patrol the middle almost as effectively as anyone else we could find.
I think he overdid it on the 4.38 and that is why he struggled a bit with the DB drills (note his 4.6ish time on the 2nd go round but I think you have comfortably expect consistent 4.45-4.5 speed from him which is SS material) as he was cramping.
Sure he doesn't have a hand but he takes great angles. And on film, he can cover and catch. He is just as fast on film as in the combine. And for a guy to run in at 222 with 4.45-4.5 speed that hits like that? He can be another Hammer in the secondary and fill in as that hybrid cover LB we need.
That said, read his letter to the GMs. If you don't think that attitude will not spill over to other players - you are crazy. Get this kid in crowd of people and watch...I would buy whatever he had to sell.
Everyone loves him as a feel good story, but he would be such an amazing fit on this team especially with the synergy that playing with his brother would bring....it might be worth it to pick him up in a round earlier than he is projected. The downside is less with him.