Player Description
Name: Jeremiah Trotter Jr.
School: Clemson
Position: Linebacker
Class: Junior
Height: 6'0
Weight: 228 lbs
Draft Projection: Mid Day 2 to Early Day 3
Strengths:
Rangy athlete
Strong, fundamental tackler
Excels in stopping the run
Physical with
Explosive downhill player
High football IQ
Effective inside blitzer
Moves extremely well in short areas
Good instincts and route recognition in zone coverage
Excellent tracking and ball skills in coverage
Good at avoiding blocks when blitzing
Plays with patience and anticipation
Weaknesses:
Trotter Jr.'s possesses minimal length, which is a major issue when taking on blockers, specifically against bigger linemen. His inability to disengage in these situations has made him susceptible to missing opportunities to make plays and has affected his ability to maintain gap integrity.
In man coverage, his lack of size has made him vulnerable in open space against bigger receivers. In this respect, his limited ability to change direction due to having tight hips makes him vulnerable against elusive running backs. Although his agility has improved, this area is still very much a weakness.
With questionable long-speed, Trotter Jr. is better suited for zone defense, where his instincts can flourish.