Christian Sam is an ILB out of Arizona St.. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 2% elite, 18% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Scouts have questions about his overall football character and his play speed is a little below the NFL norm for the position.”
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He absolutely "looks the part" and he's got the play strength necessary for handling inside linebacker duties.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Sam is an inside linebacker who has the ability to swing over to a WILL spot if needed.”
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“…Sam is an inside linebacker who has the ability to swing over to a WILL spot if needed. He absolutely "looks the part" and he's got the play strength necessary for handling inside linebacker duties. Scouts have questions about his overall football character and his play speed is a little below the NFL norm for the position. Sam's athletic numbers were average at the Combine, but they look good enough on tape. His tim…”
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