Jalen Graham, the Purdue S, sits at No. 206 on the consensus board across 1 public boards. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 3% elite, 9% starter.
Instincts
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He’s limited in man coverage, but he’s an instinctive ballhawk when dropping into zone.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Energy-driven hybrid player who will need to make a full-time conversion to a 4-3 linebacker role.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Graham plays faster than he’s likely to test thanks to his football instincts and desire to get to where the ball is going.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a box-S.
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“…Energy-driven hybrid player who will need to make a full-time conversion to a 4-3 linebacker role. Graham plays faster than he’s likely to test thanks to his football instincts and desire to get to where the ball is going. He needs to get a little bigger and improve his technique when fitting the run, but he’s very willing to take on blocks and play with the aggression needed for the position. He’s limited in man cov…”
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