Backbone of the Defense: Linebackers on the Rise from the Combine

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1394930"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681f6f395bb6d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nico has been on the rise this off-season winning MVP honors for the linebacking group. Demonstrating very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, change of direction/lateral agility, good jumping, and speed. He was locked in throughout the drills, not being distracted. Mavromat was explosive out of was his stance, allowing him to engage the RB before they had a chance to move. During drills with RBs and TEs, Mavromat thrived. He has a good back pedal, and was sticky on the tight end in man coverage, resulting in a pass breakup. Keep an eye on this rising young prospect, as he continues to make a name for himself !!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>Combine Stats: </em></strong><em>HT: 5'9 WT: 176 Wingspan: 5'11 Hand Size: 9 ¼” 40 YD: 4.83 Shuttle: 4.45 Broad Jump: 8'2 L-Drill: 7.09</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1590706"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681f6f395bc33"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Caysen caught my eye a lot during the individual drills. The linebacker from Nebraska had a journey over to CO, and it was well worth it. Robertson has very good acceleration, lateral agility, good speed, and jumping. During drills with the RB, he showed good ball tracking and athletic ability to cover the RB out in space. He was consistently watching the ball. He showed good quickness throughout and his coachability. It was worth the journey for Robertson, as he got more eyes on his play !</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>Combine Stats: </em></strong><em>HT: 5'9 WT: 159 Wingspan: 5'7 Hand Size: 9” 40 YD: 4.94 Shuttle: 4.39 Broad Jump: 7'10 L-Drill: 7.25</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1338118"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681f6f395bc86"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brown had himself a nice day at the combine, posting the fastest L-drill amongst LBs at the event! He has good athletic ability due to very good change of direction, jumping, good speed, and acceleration. Brown's very good lateral agility was on full display. During the drills with RBs and TEs, he showed his very quick feet to match the TE. He showed the ability to cover out in space, and be productive. He was consistently watching where the ball was, and swatted away a couple too! He's another young linebacker on the rise, and Legend has a good one on their hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>Combine Stats: </em></strong><em>HT: 5'11 WT: 178 Wingspan: 5'10 Hand Size: 8 ¼” 40 YD: 4.95 Shuttle: 4.42 Broad Jump: 8'5 L-Drill: 6.88</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1572762"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681f6f395bcd3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Joren has been at our combines before, and it's been awesome to see the growth between each one. He has good athletic ability due to very good jumping, good change of direction, speed, and acceleration. In drills with RB and TEs, he showed his good man coverage ability. Staying stride for stride with both the RB and TE. He used his good ball tracking skills, to swat the ball at the last second. Good range. Flores demonstrated very good reaction time as well, trusting his instincts to lead him to the tackle. Great job by the bruising linebacker !</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>Combine Stats: </em></strong><em>HT: 6'0 WT: 207 Wingspan: 6'1 Hand Size: 9” 40 YD: 4.97 Shuttle: 4.57 Broad Jump: 8'1 L-Drill: 7.31</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1335268"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681f6f395bd20"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ramirez had a nice outing as well! He has good athletic ability due to good speed, change of direction, jumping, and acceleration. During the individual drills, Ramirez demonstrated his ability to be coached. He took in the lessons, and implemented them into his game during the drills. He has good mental processing by consistently watching the QB and the ball carrier. He didn't let the TE get out of his sight, and created some pass breakups. I'm excited to see Ramirez continue growing as a linebacker!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>Combine Stats: </em></strong><em>HT: 5'8 WT: 194 Wingspan: 5'10 Hand Size: 9” 40 YD: 5.03 Shuttle: 4.82 Broad Jump: 7'5 L-Drill: 7.44</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->