Snapback University NFL Draft Series: Linebackers (Part 2 of 2)đ„
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SBUâs 1st Ranked LB
âȘïžJalon Walker - Georgia
Strengths:
- Hybrid talent who takes snaps as an off-ball linebacker and on the edge.
- Drifts downhill to meet blocks and constrict the run lane.
- Good length to stack blocks or punch and pass on the move.
- Twitched up with an elite closing burst to the football.
- Rush attack is highly athletic and very natural.
- Varies step cadence and entry angles, creating passivity from tackles.
Weaknesses:
- Below-average size as a full-time edge defender.
- Improved off the ball but still developing his instincts.
- Needs to prevent his play-side shoulder from being covered.
- Average bend limits his sink and flatten potential at the top.
- Gets mauled by size when his rush crowds too close to tackle.
- 2023 (Georgia): Led team with 5 sacks. Played in all 14 games as a reserve (20 tackles, 5.5 TFLs, FF).
- 2024 (G...
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