2023 NFL Draft Prospect Review - LB Noah Sewell
Player Description
Name: Noah Sewell Position: Inside Linebacker
College: Oregon Uniform Number: #1
Class: Sophomore Height: 6-3
Weight: 253 lbs Projected Round: Early 2nd - 3rd round
Strengths:
Good Size and physicality
Possesses high-level play strength
Reasonable pre-snap recognition skills
Excellent sideline-to-sideline range
Surprising agility for his size
Terrific closing speed
Well-rounded downhill player
Consummate playmaker
Natural nose for the ball
High motor
Impressive durability
Excels in stopping the run
Heavy hitter
Desirable athleticism for man coverage
Weaknesses:
A considerable amount of work is needed for Sewell in relation to his overall coverage skills. He is often slow in diagnosing and processing pass/run plays. For this reason, he is susceptible to being fooled by playaction sequences and can be a liability in these cases in open space. When blitzing from the edge, Sewell has a tendency to take wide angles, resulting in him getting pushed off the arc. When engaging with ball carriers, Sewell's pad level is generally too high, which needs to be addressed quickly if he wishes to be a more effective run-stopper.