Darry Beckwith | L.S.U. Scouting Report

Strengths:
Above average athleticism...Outstanding instincts...Great speed and quickness...Terrific sideline-to-sideline range...Does a nice job in pursuit...Reliable tackler...Smart with a fantastic football IQ...Good awareness and can match up in coverage...Plays downhill and excels against the run...Active and aggressive...Very quick...Technically sound...Offers some versatility...Tough...Hard worker...Team leader.

Weaknesses:
Does not have the size or bulk that you look for...Durability is a big concern...Is not overly strong or physical...Isn't a big hitter...Not a great pass rusher or blitzer...Isn't very explosive...Struggles to take on and shed blockers..Poor hands / ball skills...Disappointing senior year.

Notes:
Nickname is "Dougie"...A local product from Baton Rouge...Was a three-year starter in the SEC...Has experience at inside and outside linebacker and could also project to the weakside at the next level...Was named 2nd Team All-SEC in 2007 and 2008...A finalist for the Butkus Award as a senior...Missed some action with a knee injury in 2006...Dealt with both shoulder and knee injuries as a junior...Had arthroscopic surgery performed on his knee in September of '08 and it hampered him most of the year...Has the ability to start in the NFL but needs to stay healthy ... Better player than his senior film will indicate.

Career Statistics
Year	GP	TKL	TFL	SACK	PBU	INT
2005	11	8	0.0	0.0	0	0
2006	12	65	6.0	3.0	0	1
2007	14	65	7.0	2.0	4	1
2008	11	51	1.0	0.5	0	0
Totals	48	189	14.0	5.5	4	2