Kelly Anozie2022 NFL Draft Prospect - ILB Devin Lloyd
Player Description
Name: Devin Lloyd Position: Inside Linebacker
College: Utah Uniform Number: #0
Class: R-Senior Height: 6'3
Weight: 237 lbs Projected Round: Late 1st - Early 2nd round
Strengths:
Phenomenal ball skills
Excellent closing speed
Natural instincts for the ball
Good Football IQ
High-level athlete
Hard-hitting tackler
Fluid mover in open space
Position versatility - can play multiple linebacker positions
Great lateral agility
High motor
Ideal inside blitzing speed
Excellent track-and-attack skills
Physical and aggressive
Has a good variety of pass rush moves
Weaknesses:
Lloyd has a tendency to get stuck on blocks when pass rushing from the edge. He needs to do a better job of lowering his pad level when engaging against offensive linemen and using his hands to shed blocks in order to be more productive in pass rush situations. In coverage, Lloyd is somewhat flat-footed when peddling backwards, and he has some issues shadowing receivers. In general, his coverage skills should improve with more experience, as currently he is unproven in this domain.