Trenton Simpson, the Clemson LB, sits at No. 51 on the consensus board across 26 public boards. The tier model reads him as a role player — 7% elite, 26% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Chiseled weakside linebacker with rare speed for the position to run down the action in all directions.”
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He can play run-and-hit football with his speed when playing outside.”
Instincts
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “Simpson is an athletic playmaker with outstanding instincts and awareness.”
Sources · 4 · quotes 2
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- Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- Bucky Brooks, NFL Network
- Lance Zierlein, nfl_com_zierlein
- Bucky Brooks, nflcom_bucky_brooks
“…Chiseled weakside linebacker with rare speed for the position to run down the action in all directions. Simpson played inside in 2022 but displayed average play recognition and a lack of patience that saw him get caught in traffic near the line. He can play run-and-hit football with his speed when playing outside. He needs to cut back the arm tackles and pursue with better angles to the ball. He’s a premium athlete c…”
“…Simpson is an athletic playmaker with outstanding instincts and awareness. The Clemson star is a rangy defender with the speed and quickness to run with tight ends down the seam or attack the quarterback off the edges.…”
Sourced synthesis from 4 scouting sources, not original film. How these reports are written →