Junior Colson, the Michigan LB, sits at No. 63 on the consensus board across 26 public boards. The tier model reads him as a role player — 9% elite, 18% starter.
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Inside linebacker with an excellent combination of size and strength to take on blocks and patrol the action from the second level.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Colson’s upper-body strength and body control stand out when battling blocks or finishing tackles.”
Production Context
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “Colson is a rock-solid inside 'backer with a blue-collar approach.”
Production Context
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “Though his old-school game lacks flash, he plays the position like a 10-year veteran, diagnosing offensive intentions with aplomb.”
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
“…Inside linebacker with an excellent combination of size and strength to take on blocks and patrol the action from the second level. Colson’s upper-body strength and body control stand out when battling blocks or finishing tackles. He has adequate sideline-to-sideline range but needs to play with faster recognition to keep from getting trapped by climbing blocks. He doesn’t play with a trigger-happy, downhill mindset,…”
“…Colson is a rock-solid inside 'backer with a blue-collar approach. Though his old-school game lacks flash, he plays the position like a 10-year veteran, diagnosing offensive intentions with aplomb.…”
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