LB Jordyn Brooks Texas Tech.

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(04-18-2020, 11:20 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: He had over 100 tackles and 20 TFLs for loss last year, despite missing some games to injury....so this is complete BS.  

A couple of knocks on Brooks that stick out to me are that he was "gassed" in the 2nd quarter of a big game, and that he seems to only be useful in defending the run.  Good enough athlete, but strictly an inside, stack LB.

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/jordan-brooks?id=32194252-4f13-1962-2c2e-fdb174b58eaf

Quote:Strengths

• Well built with NFL size in good definition
• Consistent solo tackle totals all four years as starter
• Quick to diagnose and key the run
• Sees and sifts through moving bodies in front of him
• Aggressive downhill attacks in 2019 yielded TFL fruit
• Skilled at sliding under climbing blocks
• Impressive instincts to shadow runner and anticipate lane choice
• Has twitch for swift lateral slide and directional change
• Runs with speed to chase and capture to perimeter
  

Weaknesses

• Failed to rise to the occasion against Oklahoma
• Gassed in late second quarter by Sooners' pace
• Loses his run fit at times when working around blocks
• Needs to attack blocks aggressively to constrict run lanes
• Finds himself blocked at times despite good reads
• Needs to school up hands as pre-emptive weapons
• Gets lost in space in zone drops
  
• Lacks fluidity when asked to cover