Leon Jacobs-OLB-Wisconsin

Phoenix49ers · 2018-04-23T17:54:08-07:00

Another guy that hasn't gotten much attention on here. Super athletic LB with good size who could fit well at SAM. He's played both inside and outside linebacker, has experience rushing the passer, dropping back into coverage and setting the edge. His explosiveness is apparent off the edge, he plays with a nonstop motor, instincts though are questionable but for where he's likely to be drafted, that is less of a concern, especially with his top notch athletic ability and length allowing him to compensate somewhat. If you draft him to be nothing more than a SAM, a two down player, he is well worth it, with the possibility that he develops into a guy that can also play the weakside down the road. He's pretty raw, definitely a project but a guy who can come in and contribute on special teams and push Harold at SAM right off the bat. 6'3", 246 40 Yard Dash 4.48 Vertical Jump 34.5 Broad Jump 122.0 3 Cone Drill 7.14 20 Yd Shuttle 4.44 60 Yd Shuttle 12.15

Apr 23, 2018 at 5:58 PM

adrianlesnar
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I've had him on my radar for a good while now. His teammates rave about him..say hes strong as an ox too. His bullrush lifts the OLinemen in practice

Apr 23, 2018 at 5:58 PM

GEEK
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Where do you project him going? I think our Jets 5th round pick is a good spot to snag him.

Apr 23, 2018 at 6:08 PM

krizay
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Been mocking him for awhile. He was my late round crush.

Now he's being mocked in tbe 4th/5th.

He and/or Genard Avery could offer some versatility in our LB group. Especially considering the Foster situatuon

Apr 24, 2018 at 2:06 AM

SanDiego49er
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Those measurables are off the charts.

Apr 24, 2018 at 2:16 AM

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Apr 24, 2018 at 5:25 AM

PA9erFaithful
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I'd take him and Jack Cichy if we don't take an off ball linebacker at 9. Maybe I'm biased being a Wisconsin fan though.