Interesting guy. He switched from safety to linebacker as a sophomore, spent a redshirt year bulking up/coming back from injury, and then eventually became a full-time starter as a senior.

He definitely looks the part. The 20 pounds he added are seemingly all muscle, and he still kept plenty of footspeed from his days in the secondary. He's not really an extra defensive back, however -- he plays his keys in coverage, but I'd say he's more impressive as a reliable tackler who flows to the ball. Always around the action, and makes himself noticed.

He has some flexibility and length issues, but he's shown great development since last year and might have a ceiling as a league-average starter. Good depth piece that could be something more.

+ Very good wrap tackler (second in the ACC in stops, despite missing a game)
+ Patient in coverage and leads receivers into his help
+ Doesn't have an exceptional trait to force the issue, but will make a big play if you let him (sacks and interceptions)

- Can be a little hesitant attacking bigger bodies, as expected
- Short-armed, which affects him shedding blocks, defending passes and bringing down elite ball-carriers
- Surprisingly, hips are a tad stiff even for a linebacker