T.J. Brunson is an LB out of South Carolina. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 3% elite, 5% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Tough inside linebacker prospect whose physicality will be overshadowed by a lack of functional quickness and short-area athleticism.”
Instincts
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He's unable to handle man coverage, which further limits his chances of making a roster.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Brunson is built for life inside the box, but once it spills wide, he struggles with pursuit angles and range.”
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“…Tough inside linebacker prospect whose physicality will be overshadowed by a lack of functional quickness and short-area athleticism. Brunson is built for life inside the box, but once it spills wide, he struggles with pursuit angles and range. He's unable to handle man coverage, which further limits his chances of making a roster.…”
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