IsaacMcNeil

Ascending linebacker prospect with high-end aggression, instincts, and play speed. Measured in at a shade under 6-foot-2 and north of 210 pounds heading into his senior season. Has good length for the position, with arms that measure just under 33 inches. Tests as a strong athlete in the combine setting. Enjoyed a breakout junior season which helped him to blossom into a national prospect. Lines up off-ball and on the edge for his high school team. A guided missile as a run defender. Triggers quickly and flows to the football with considerable speed, eliminating angles. Closing speed is excellent. Arrives with bad intentions. Consistently de-cleats ball-carriers on contact. Rushers tend to fall backwards after contact. Shows striking power, but doesn’t sacrifice form by simply hunting for big hits. Also a dangerous pass rusher and blitzer. Speed off the edge is a big mismatch for high school offensive tackles. Finished his junior season with 92 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, and 9 sacks. Also lined up as a short yardage running back. Primarily plays moving forward as a run defender or pass rusher. While fairly unproven in coverage on Friday nights, showed very well in that regard in the camp setting. Touts a well-rounded skill set that makes him one of the better linebacker prospects in what is a loaded cycle at the position nationally.