Derrek Tuszka is an LB out of North Dakota St.. The tier model reads him as a role player — 3% elite, 2% starter.
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Tuszka is a hard-nosed, physical 4-3 base end with a lack of length and bend but good strength and motor to make play after play.”
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “His lack of length and explosiveness weren't an issue in college but will likely be exploited by NFL starting tackles.”
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“…Tuszka is a hard-nosed, physical 4-3 base end with a lack of length and bend but good strength and motor to make play after play. His lack of length and explosiveness weren't an issue in college but will likely be exploited by NFL starting tackles. His skilled hands and secondary effort are traits that will help his cause but Tuszka may need to prove he can handle a transition to 3-4 outside linebacker during individ…”
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