Strengths

• Keeps feet moving after initial contact. Jumps inside as a counter to typical rush, but needs to show a larger variety of moves.
• Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on outside receivers.
• Reads the quarterback to anticipate and is a candidate to play outside.
• Closes quickly on relatively immobile quarterbacks. A consistently heavy hitter who flashes explosiveness and the ability to separate the ball.
• Shows toughness to get under the pads of tackles to bull them, club them upfield to get the inside lane, or fight through blocks for secondary rush when the passer steps up.

Weaknesses

• Lacks pop and strength to anchor, though. Most effective when uncovered inside and chasing stretch plays to the sideline.
• His lateral agility and burst often put him in position to make big plays, but he takes questionable routes to the ball and struggles to avoid blockers when in pursuit.
• Possesses below-average instincts for the linebacker position. Leaves more plays on the field than he makes.
• Can be too hesitant when he doesn't find the ball immediately.
• Has inconsistent read/react skills with streaky awareness when asked to drop in coverage. Is like a bull in a China shop with his aggressive style of play, causing him to play undisciplined and overpursue.