Snapback University NFL Draft Series: Linebackers (Part 2) šš„
SBUās 6th Ranked LB:Ā Jake Golday
Golday is a big, explosive linebacker with a game best suited for work near the line of scrimmage. He attacks climbing blockers with heavy, aggressive hands. He also shows the strength to stack, compress gaps and finish with authority. While his performance at the point of attack stands out, he can be a little late diagnosing play design and needs to work with a more preemptive downhill trigger at times. Heās more powerful than elusive as a blitzer and is average in coverage.
SBUās 5th Ranked LB:Ā Jacob Rodriguez
Rodriguez arrived in college as an offensive āathleteā and leaves Texas Tech as a bigger-than-life, stat-stuffing linebacker. Heās uniquely productive, with elite tackle, interception and forced fumble production. Heāll occasionally bounce out of a run fit when chasing action, but he has the burst to race back inside and finish. Heās slippery working off blocks and navigating c...