Strengths

• Good key and diagnosis skills. Quickly locates the ball and shows no wasted motion in getting there. At least adequate lateral agility to avoid blockers and shows good vision and anticipation.
• An aggressive run defender, filling run lanes hard, and won't shy from contact. Plays with violence to fight off blocks, flashing a physical nature. An intense, powerful hitter who willingly gives up his body.
• A bit stiff but makes the clean open-field tackle. Good effort in pursuit.
• Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker despite his lack of size because of his instincts and ability to find the ball in traffic.

Weaknesses

• Not a sudden or quick-twitch athlete. Will never be the strongest player on the field and can struggle to shed from different angles.
• Can be too hesitant when he doesn't find the ball immediately.
• Saught looking into the backfield occasionally instead of getting to the receiver in the flat. Leaves his feet at times while tackling, and NFL backs will take advantage of that.
• One-speed player, lacking dynamic qualities and doesn't look natural in reverse. Lacks the fluidity to be consistent dropping against the pass with unpolished cover skills.
• Lacks the strength to blow up fullbacks and bulk/length to prevent getting engulfed by better linemen at the second level.