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What are draft experts saying in their scouting reports about the Jacksonville Jaguars' 194th overall pick, Auburn linebacker Jalen McLeod?
The addition of McLeod brings a very versatile presence to the Jaguars' front seven. At Auburn, we saw him line up both as a linebacker and a pass rusher.
For more on McLeod's fit with the Jaguars specifically, you can find that here. But for what the draft experts have to say about his game, let's take a look.
The Athletic
Dane Brugler: "Overall, McLeod is the type of prospect that grows on you, because of the diferent ways he can align and make an impact. It will be critical for him to find the right role, though. He projects best as a hybrid outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme."
NFL.com
Lance Zierlien: "Hungry, productive prospect who might need to prove he can fit into a role as an edge defender despite his lack of size and length. McLeod plays with the might of a player in a much bigger weight class. He’s technically sound at the point with fast hands and a quick discard of the block. He has aligned off-ball and diagnoses fairly quickly, but it will be hard to get around his athletic limitations in coverage, pursuit and as a tackler. It’s easy to discount McLeod based purely upon his traits, but he simply makes too many plays to ignore. He could make a team as a smaller 3-4 outside ‘backer."
33rd Team
Kyle Crabbs: "McLeod projects as a “spinner” rusher at the next level. He’s best served rushing the passer and being a sub-package player who can align and attack from a variety of angles. He will require a specific vision and role to maximize his potential and opportunity."
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: 2025 NFL draft: Experts on new Jaguars LB Jalen McLeod
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The addition of McLeod brings a very versatile presence to the Jaguars' front seven. At Auburn, we saw him line up both as a linebacker and a pass rusher.
For more on McLeod's fit with the Jaguars specifically, you can find that here. But for what the draft experts have to say about his game, let's take a look.
Scouting reports for Jaguars draft pick LB Jalen McLeod
The Athletic
Dane Brugler: "Overall, McLeod is the type of prospect that grows on you, because of the diferent ways he can align and make an impact. It will be critical for him to find the right role, though. He projects best as a hybrid outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme."
NFL.com
Lance Zierlien: "Hungry, productive prospect who might need to prove he can fit into a role as an edge defender despite his lack of size and length. McLeod plays with the might of a player in a much bigger weight class. He’s technically sound at the point with fast hands and a quick discard of the block. He has aligned off-ball and diagnoses fairly quickly, but it will be hard to get around his athletic limitations in coverage, pursuit and as a tackler. It’s easy to discount McLeod based purely upon his traits, but he simply makes too many plays to ignore. He could make a team as a smaller 3-4 outside ‘backer."
33rd Team
Kyle Crabbs: "McLeod projects as a “spinner” rusher at the next level. He’s best served rushing the passer and being a sub-package player who can align and attack from a variety of angles. He will require a specific vision and role to maximize his potential and opportunity."
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: 2025 NFL draft: Experts on new Jaguars LB Jalen McLeod
Continue reading...
