Jerome Baker, the Ohio St. OLB, sits at No. 139 on the consensus board across 15 public boards. The tier model reads him as an impact starter — 75% elite, 11% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Baker lacks instincts teams look for from the position, but it's hard to ignore his rare speed.”
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “What Baker has in athletic ability and speed, he lacks in strength and toughness against the run.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Baker's junior season failed to impress and teams will have to decide if he's a sub-package linebacker or a three-down talent.”
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“…Baker is a likely 4-3 weakside linebacker candidate with the range and speed to chase and tackle around the field and the coverage talent to squeeze routes from man or zone. What Baker has in athletic ability and speed, he lacks in strength and toughness against the run. Baker's junior season failed to impress and teams will have to decide if he's a sub-package linebacker or a three-down talent. Baker lacks instincts…”
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