Kasim has all the tools to become a great linebacker this offseason. He’s got the size at 6’1″ 225, he just needs to work on the little things. Against great competition, Kasim totaled 76 tackles and 9 TFLs. He does a decent job at pursuing and securing tackles alongside his teammates. I see a bit of indecisiveness on several reps, though. He sometimes slows way down on his way to a tackle, and he loses a lot of his advantage and strength. His indecisiveness and lack of follow through on tackles sometimes allows opposing runners to get a few extra yards. Luckily, he has a good athletic foundation, he plays for a great program, can defend against the pass, and has every opportunity to get the reps needed to become a bit quicker physically and mentally.

Kasin is a work in progress that I am excited to see the evolution of. Physically he doesn’t jump out as a freak athlete, but you can tell he has put in the work to improve, and as he continues to do so, it will pair well with his natural senses at the position. He has the instincts that you just can’t teach. He impressed me on film getting to the point of attack quickly just on play recognition. Look for Kasin to continue to develop and possibly grind his way to the next level just based on his work ethic if he keeps putting in the effort!