Tougma is a compact, tough-as-nails, versatile linebacker who can play both inside and outside. He’s undersized for the position but more than makes up for it with speed, great pursuit, and better-than-average pass coverage in zone. A true sideline-to-sideline player who excels at shooting the gaps to make plays behind the line of scrimmage. I’m impressed with his closing speed as well. Plays bigger than his size and is a sure tackler.

Tougma plays fast and stays around the football from his linebacker position. He lines up primarily at middle backer and has a good feel for both run and pass responsibilities. Coverage-wise, Tougma looks comfortable dropping into zones. His highlights show him reacting quickly to short throws and limiting yards after the catch with immediate tackles. Against the run, Tougma is decisive. I like how he comes downhill on run blitzes, shoots the gaps cleanly, and meets ball carriers at or behind the line of scrimmage. Tougma shows good timing and takes efficient angles when attacking sweep and option looks (shown in his highlights). 

If he’s going to stay at the linebacker position at the next level, Tougma will have to add some more strength to his frame to help deal with the physicality of the position. He’s a smart and productive linebacker.