Jaylan Ford, the Texas LB, sits at No. 157 on the consensus board across 2 public boards. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 8% elite, 9% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Two-year starting linebacker with good size and athleticism but average speed and below-average instincts.”
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He pursues the ball with good pace and has become a steady tackler in the open field.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He lacks ideal anticipation to mirror the pathway of running backs and tends to be too impacted by encounters with blockers.”
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“…Two-year starting linebacker with good size and athleticism but average speed and below-average instincts. Ford’s tackle count is almost evenly split between solo and assisted, which is a little unusual for an inside linebacker with multiple opportunities to play the role of sheriff. He lacks ideal anticipation to mirror the pathway of running backs and tends to be too impacted by encounters with blockers. He pursues…”
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