Daily News | If the Eagles avoid first-round linebackers yet again, what’ll be left for them on Day 2?
After more than 40 years of the Eagles avoiding first-round linebacker prospects in the NFL draft, there’s a glimmer of hope for fans clamoring for a blue-chip ‘backer this year, however unlikely it may be.
He projects as a plug-and-play off-ball linebacker who can be effective in coverage while also holding up against the run. Watching Lloyd, it’s apparent how comfortable he is operating in space. He had four interceptions and a forced fumble last season, which is indicative of his instincts. A few nagging injuries caused Dean to skip athletic testing altogether, and there are some valid concerns about him being able to hold up at 5-11, 229 pounds. He struggled at times taking on blocks in college, and he won’t have the luxury of playing behind a defensive line as dominant as Georgia’s was last year very often.
Still, Harris offers a lot to work with. He ran a 4.44 40-yard dash and his 11-foot broad jump was in the 98th percentile, according to mockdraftable.com. He’s a solid tackler and plays with an edge you’d want your linebackers to have. He’s also a competent coverage linebacker. Saban asked him to cover running backs, tight ends, and even slot receivers at times.
Drafting any Georgia linebacker will come with the unknown of how they’ll look without a dominant defensive line keeping them clean, but Walker’s closing speed and his size make him an enticing second-round prospect.Let’s get this out of the way now: Chenal isn’t for everybody, but he is an easy guy to get enamored with.
If the Eagles envision Chenal as a “SAM” linebacker, he could carve out a role as a line-of-scrimmage player with more responsibilities that fit his skill set, but it’s hard to envision him as an ideal fit as an off-ball linebacker.Muma is a small-school prospect who caught on because of his well-rounded skill set.
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