Amari Burney is an LB out of Florida. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 4% elite, 5% starter.
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Burney is an aggressive linebacker with a well-built frame and good play speed, but he lacks the instincts to play with consistency.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He’s plenty fast and can beat blockers to the spot or chase down runners in the open field.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He needs to work on his block take-on and might fit best as a weakside linebacker in a 4-3 defense.”
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“…Burney is an aggressive linebacker with a well-built frame and good play speed, but he lacks the instincts to play with consistency. He’s plenty fast and can beat blockers to the spot or chase down runners in the open field. He needs to work on his block take-on and might fit best as a weakside linebacker in a 4-3 defense. His ability to run with skill-position players in man coverage and potentially handle special t…”
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