- OPERATION: NFL DRAFT -
Top Middle Linebacker Prospects
Updated: April 22nd, 2009
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Ranking: #1
Name: Rey Maualuga
Height: 6'2
Weight: 249 lbs.
College: USC
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SCOUTING REPORT
- Bonafied playmaker with amazing physical abilities.
- Gets great reads after the snap; anticipates plays very well.
- An explosive tackler with the ability to knock you out on every hit.
- Plays too aggressively at times, leading to over pursuit in the run game.
- Closing speed is tremendous; does not miss tackles.
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Ranking: #2
Name: Scott McKillop
Height: 6'1
Weight: 244 lbs.
College: Pittsburgh
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SCOUTING REPORT
- Production machine that will be a starter as a rookie.
- Is an absolute terror in the run game. Understands plays well.
- Huge character guy; will lead the defense right away.
- Has great tackling technique; uses legs well, wraps up, and always finishes.
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Ranking: #3
Name: Darry Beckwith
Height: 6'0
Weight: 242 lbs.
College: LSU
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SCOUTING REPORT
- Displays great lateral movement in pass coverage.
- Reads the QB's eyes very well and explodes and accelerates on the football.
- Blows plays up in the backfield and holds ground well inside the 5.
- Catching ability is not there, but will develop with time.
- Plays with anticipation and instincts; important MLB qualities.
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Ranking: #4
Name: Worrell Williams
Height: 5'11
Weight: 240 lbs.
College: California
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #5
Name: Dannell Ellerbe
Height: 6'1
Weight: 236 lbs.
College: Georgia
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #6
Name: Jasper Brinkley
Height: 6'2
Weight: 252 lbs.
College: South Carolina
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #7
Name: Jason Phillips
Height: 6'1
Weight: 239 lbs.
College: Texas Christian
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #8
Name: Gerald McRath
Height: 6'1
Weight: 244 lbs.
College: Southern Mississippi
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #9
Name: Anthony Felder
Height: 6'2
Weight: 233 lbs.
College: California
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #10
Name: James Laurinaitis
Height: 6'2
Weight: 244 lbs.
College: Ohio State
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #11
Name: Morris Wooten
Height: 6'0
Weight: 231 lbs.
College: Arizona State
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #12
Name: Stanley Arnoux
Height: 6'0
Weight: 232 lbs.
College: Wake Forest
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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Ranking: #13
Name: Josh Mauga
Height: 6'1
Weight: 243 lbs.
College: Nevada
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SCOUTING REPORT
Not Available
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