Drew Sanders, the Arkansas LB, sits at No. 42 on the consensus board across 26 public boards. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 8% elite, 18% starter.
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Unique linebacker prospect with the physical traits, athleticism and skill set to be deployed as an inside linebacker or a stand-up edge rusher.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “The former five-star Alabama signee transferred to Arkansas for the 2022 season and posted eye-catching production with the Razorbacks.”
Instincts
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “Sanders is a throwback linebacker with the size, strength and awareness to control the middle.”
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- Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- Bucky Brooks, NFL Network
- Lance Zierlein, nfl_com_zierlein
- Bucky Brooks, nflcom_bucky_brooks
“…Unique linebacker prospect with the physical traits, athleticism and skill set to be deployed as an inside linebacker or a stand-up edge rusher. The former five-star Alabama signee transferred to Arkansas for the 2022 season and posted eye-catching production with the Razorbacks. He plays with good technique in take-ons and has plenty of pursuit range, but he’s still finding his footing with his run fits and tackle c…”
“…Sanders is a throwback linebacker with the size, strength and awareness to control the middle. With the Alabama/Arkansas product also displaying disruptive pass-rush skills, defensive coordinators will salivate over his potential as an impactful second-level defender.…”
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