Daiyan Henley, the Washington St. LB, sits at No. 65 on the consensus board across 25 public boards. The tier model reads him as a role player — 8% elite, 39% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “A rambunctious inside linebacker with good speed and toughness, Henley’s playing style can be described as more active than instinctive.”
Instincts
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “His inconsistency in reading keys and anticipating the play flow is mitigated somewhat by his speed and talent to wrap and finish in space.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He has excellent range and does a nice job of stepping downhill to challenge blockers and running lanes.”
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“…A rambunctious inside linebacker with good speed and toughness, Henley’s playing style can be described as more active than instinctive. His inconsistency in reading keys and anticipating the play flow is mitigated somewhat by his speed and talent to wrap and finish in space. He has excellent range and does a nice job of stepping downhill to challenge blockers and running lanes. There are some eye-catching production…”
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