Monty Rice, the Georgia LB, sits at No. 111 on the consensus board across 2 public boards. The tier model reads him as a role player — 5% elite, 6% starter.
Instincts
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “While he can spot drop and handle man coverage duties, he might be considered more of an early down linebacker.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Instinctive with good feel for play direction.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “His feel for handling blockers and his GPS to the football give him a chance to become a starter in the future.”
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“…Productive inside linebacker with average speed and athletic ability who makes up for it with clear eyes and nose for finding the football inside the tackles. The 2019 tape was more kind than the 2020 tape even before he suffered a foot injury against Alabama that he was able to fight through with limited results. While he can spot drop and handle man coverage duties, he might be considered more of an early down line…”
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