Dykes is a long, physical defender who plays with edge presence and discipline. He reacts quickly to RPOs and closes downhill with bad intentions. Against the run, he holds outside leverage, forces plays back inside, and limits big gains with solid open-field tackles. Dkyes is comfortable playing downhill, willing to take on blocks, and shows good timing when fitting gaps. As a pass rusher, he flashes the ability to affect the quarterback off the edge in his highlights. What he needs to work on is defining his long-term position for the next level. It’s either him adding strength if he stays at linebacker or showing more range and coverage reps if he transitions to safety.

Dykes is a long, physical defender who plays with edge presence and discipline. He reacts quickly to RPOs and closes downhill with bad intentions. Against the run, he holds outside leverage, forces plays back inside, and limits big gains with solid open-field tackles. Dkyes is comfortable playing downhill, willing to take on blocks, and shows good timing when fitting gaps. As a pass rusher, he flashes the ability to affect the quarterback off the edge in his highlights. What he needs to work on is defining his long-term position for the next level. It’s either him adding strength if he stays at linebacker or showing more range and coverage reps if he transitions to safety.