Chris may not be a name you know because there are a lot of talented linebackers in North Carolina, but the physicality combined with the speed Chris shows on film is why I’ve got him as a candidate for this 704 Junior Bowl team. This past season, Chris had 85 Tackles (60 solo) and 15 tackles for loss. Add a 4.4 GPA on top of that, and you’ve got a complete package kind of player right in front of you. Chris can shed blocks from linemen and backs well on the interior of the defense. And then, Chris can line up on the edge and be disruptive in the backfield there as well. That kind of versatility is important on defense, and Chris excels in both of those areas.

Chris may not be a name you know because there are a lot of talented linebackers in North Carolina, but the physicality combined with the speed Chris shows on film is why I’ve got him as a candidate for this 704 Junior Bowl team. This past season, Chris had 85 Tackles (60 solo) and 15 tackles for loss. Add a 4.4 GPA on top of that, and you’ve got a complete package kind of player right in front of you. Chris can shed blocks from linemen and backs well on the interior of the defense. And then, Chris can line up on the edge and be disruptive in the backfield there as well. That kind of versatility is important on defense, and Chris excels in both of those areas.