| Profile |
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| 1st LB / 1-2 RD | 6’3 / 250 | Class – JR | College – Wisconsin |
| Pro Comparison |
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| Combination of Dont’a Hightower/ Leighton Vander-Esch |
| Scheme |
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| Mike/ Hybrid |
Grades
Overall Draft Grade: 78.2
Impact Grade
Overall – 71.7
Mike – 72.3
Will – 70.2
Hybrid – 72.7
Potential Grade
Overall – 87.9
Mike – 88.8
Will – 86.4
Hybrid – 88.6
Traits/ Skills (see bottom of the page for scale)
All potential first-round prospects are graded and analyzed through the film of at least three games dedicated to each player. In addition, an array of various stats and analytics are also factored in. All the grades for each trait are relevant to the position. Each trait/attribute is graded 1-7. The overall grade is not limited to 100 as a player like Aaron Donald is so much better than the next best player behind him, but no prospects will be rated higher than 100 for potential.
| Traits | Immediate | Potential |
| SPD | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| ACC | 6 | 6 |
| AGI | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| STR | 6 | 6.2 |
| IQ | 3.2 | 5 |
| MCV | 2.8 | 4.3 |
| ZCV | 3.4 | 5 |
| INS | 4.3 | 5.6 |
| BKS | 5 | 6 |
| PUR | 5.2 | 6.2 |
| TAC | 4.5 | 6 |
| PRM | 5.4 | 6 |
Player Notes
- Chenal is a traditional, big-bodied linebacker prototype with elite athleticism to go along with it
- Has elite movement skills considering how big he is; has potential to be a big impact in coverage
- Will immediately bring great value as a pass-rusher, and be a quality run-defender
- Has limited experience and lack of competition; he also didn’t show good awareness on the field
- Is a bit stiff which is expected, but will limit him to a mike-linebacker/ hybrid role; needs to be used correctly to succeed
Combine
40 yd: 4.53
Shuttle:
10 yd:
3 cone:
Broad Jump: 128
Vertical: 40.5
Bench:
Arm length: 31
Grading Scale
Pot=Potential: players’ highest upside
Imp=Impact: player’s immediate impact
Int=Intercept: # of overall points subtracted from overall grade for a given position; the formula for each position comes up with a base overall which is then subtracted by the ‘Int’ # to get the final grade; each position’s base overall scale varies from 110-170.
| LB Scale | Traits/ Attributes | Variable | Variable | Variable |
| LB | Linebacker | MIke | Will | Hybrid |
| SPD | Speed | 0.08 | 0.11 | 0.1 |
| ACC | Acceleration | 0.1 | 0.14 | 0.12 |
| AGI | Agility | 0.06 | 0.1 | 0.06 |
| STR | Strength | 0.1 | 0.05 | 0.08 |
| IQ | Intelligence | 0.08 | 0.1 | 0.12 |
| MCV | Man Cov. | 0.06 | 0.12 | 0.06 |
| ZCV | Zone Cov. | 0.1 | 0.16 | 0.12 |
| INS | Instincts | 0.2 | 0.08 | 0.1 |
| BKSH | Block-shed | 0.12 | 0.05 | 0.08 |
| PUR | Pursuit | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.12 |
| TAC | Tackle | 0.16 | 0.15 | 0.14 |
| PRM | Pass-Rush Moves | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.1 |
| INT | -9 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OVR Grade Formula | Draft Grade Formula | |
| Scheme | Age | Draft grade variable |
| MIKE – 35% | 21 | Pot=(.38) IMP=(.62) |
| WILL – 35% | 22 | Pot=(.34) IMP=(.66) |
| HYB – 30% | 23 | Pot=(.3) IMP=(.7) |
| 24 | Pot=(.26) IMP=(.74) | |
| Good-character=(+.02)POT. Bad-character=(+.02)IMP. | ||
| Injury=(+.02)IMP. in increments depending on the severity |
| LB | Scheme Definition |
| Mike | Traditional big-bodied middle-linebacker; must have run instincts, size, strength, and good tackling ability; needs solid coverage skills to man up HBs and play mid-zone reads |
| Will | Modern coverage first off-ball linebacker; Must have speed and quickness, zone instincts, good man coverage, ability to react quickly; run defense is less important, and pass-rush ability is a bonus |
| Hybrid | Balanced all-around linebackers who fit well in 3-4/4-3 hybrid defenses; Must be versatile athletes, who can defend the run well, drop into coverage, rush the passer, and make plays on the ball |
Individual trait scale (1-7):
7 – Rare world-class skill; best in the league and no room for improvement | 6 – Great-elite skill; one of the best at that given trait but still has some room to improve | 5 – Very good; above average and has potential to be elite | 4 – Average; able to suffice but, not ideal long-term | 3 – Below average; able to suffice at college level | 2 – Poor; hinders overall play and is a liability to the team | 1 – Awful; not good enough to play given position at any level above D2 | Note: Consistency plays a large factor.
Overall Draft grade scale (15-100):
85+ – Generational talent; immediate all-pro/ potential HOF. | 83-85 – Bluechip prospect; immediate star with elite upside | 81-83 – High first-round talent; high-end starter/ elite potential. | 79-81 – First rounder; Day one starter/ boom or bust (low risk). | 77-79 – Replacement level starter/ boom or bust (high risk). | 75-77 – Will become good starter with 2-3 years/ high upside project. | 73-75 – Eventual average starter. | 71-73 – Day one backup/ potential starter. | 67-71 – Depth piece/ Special teamer | 67-0 – Practice squad/ league min. level; journeymen/ longshots | QBs have +5 draft value compared to average position.
Check out the full prospect database (google spreadsheet) for more prospect grades.
Thank you to TFG and PFF for inspiring this draft content.
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