Devin White, the LSU LB, sits at No. 5 on the consensus board across 27 public boards. The tier model reads him as an impact starter — 66% elite, 19% starter.
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Running back convert out of high school who continues to show rapid development as a high-impact linebacker in a physical conference.”
Production Context
ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.: “White is the best sideline-to-sideline player in this class, a true three-down linebacker who never has to leave the field.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “White is still learning to take on blocks and play with better control/efficiency, but he's a willing pupil and coaching should improve both areas.”
Sources · 4 · quotes 2
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- Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN
- Lance Zierlein, nfl_com_zierlein
- Mel Kiper Jr., espn_mel_kiper
“…Running back convert out of high school who continues to show rapid development as a high-impact linebacker in a physical conference. White is still learning to take on blocks and play with better control/efficiency, but he's a willing pupil and coaching should improve both areas. White's work ethic, competitiveness, and rare play speed are elements that can't be taught and should push him into an early starter's rol…”
“…White is the best sideline-to-sideline player in this class, a true three-down linebacker who never has to leave the field. Stat to know: White also can rush the passer. He had the second-best pressure percentage among FBS players with at least 100 pass rushes in 2018.…”
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