Strengths:
• Sees the whole field, anticipates throws
• Playmaker who attacks the ball for interceptions
• Willing to tackle much bigger players
• High intangibles and motor
• Scrappy player who has improved every season
Weaknesses:
• Struggles mightily in man coverage
• Doesn't close to the ball very well
• Gets run over when trying to tackle downhill
• Gets caught in his backpedal at times
• Not very explosive or quick
Injury History:
• Missed 2 games in 2009 with an ankle injury
Notes:
2011 First Team All-Big Ten -- High effort player who can make big plays but would be a major liability against the run.
NFL Player Comparison: Kendrick Lewis
| Career Statistics |
| Year |
GP |
TKL |
PBU |
INT |
YDS |
| 2008 |
8 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 2009 |
11 |
67 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
| 2010 |
13 |
76 |
12 |
4 |
19 |
| 2011 |
14 |
80 |
2 |
4 |
40 |
| Totals |
46 |
229 |
17 |
9 |
59 |
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