Josey Jewell, the Iowa ILB, sits at No. 142 on the consensus board across 15 public boards. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 24% elite, 55% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Jewell's consistency and football character give him a shot at becoming a solid NFL backup despite his speed limitations.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “On the borderline from a size standpoint, Jewell already had his detractors who worried about whether he was big enough to handle inside duties.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “On the field, however, he is a highly instinctive linebacker who combines physicality with a relentless motor to find his way into play after play.”
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“…On the borderline from a size standpoint, Jewell already had his detractors who worried about whether he was big enough to handle inside duties. On top of that, he ran a painfully slow forty at both the Combine and his forty that will send him tumbling down the draft board. On the field, however, he is a highly instinctive linebacker who combines physicality with a relentless motor to find his way into play after pla…”
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