Irving, Nate No. Carolina St. 6012 242 4.80
Started 26 games over three years. Missed the 2009 season after he was severely injured in an auto accident. His ribs, lung, shoulder, and leg were all affected. Experience at both inside and outside linebacker. Aggressive and explosive in his play. Has speed and savvy to time edge blitz to cause pressure or be disruptive. Good range. Plays instinctively and with leverage. Looks the part and moves well. Athletic and instinctive. When he sees it he reacts well from tackle to tackle. Shows a quick first step as a blitzer but tended to lock up if he did not win on the first move. Has a burst in pursuit. Shows tools to take on blocks but did not always finish and would take a side and get out of position. He was not extremely quick in space and took some false steps in coverage. Overall he flashed good skill and linebacker tools but was inconsistent in reactions and needs to finish better. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.
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