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By Daniel Davis

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Indianapolis Colts during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Indianapolis Colts during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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LUBBOCK, TEXAS – OCTOBER 05: Linebacker Jordyn Brooks #1 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders rushes into the backfield during the first half of the college football game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys on October 05, 2019 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)
LUBBOCK, TEXAS – OCTOBER 05: Linebacker Jordyn Brooks #1 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders rushes into the backfield during the first half of the college football game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys on October 05, 2019 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images) /

The Colts showed last season they need depth at two positions: linebacker and defensive back. This is why I really like Jordyn Brooks out of Texas Tech in the 4th round. He’s a tackler and not a pass coverage player, but he also played outside in high school before moving to the inside in college. I look at him as a hybrid player who can play inside and outside if needed. He reminds me a lot of Darius Leonard. He’s fast, he can tackle well, and blitz the quarterback.

In 2019, he was top 5 in run defense with a 91.5 grade and was third-best in missed tackle percentage at only 9.4%. While only playing 9 coverage snaps – again, his strength is run defense not pass coverage. Brooks would be a huge addition to the Colts defense and help the defense against the run.

Pros: 

  • Strength is no problem for this young man
  • Explosive speed and pursuit
  • Not afraid to square up against an offensive lineman
  • leans into his tackles and stuffs running backs

Cons: 

  • Fast north and south but slow in pass coverage east and west
  • Has trouble playing outside the tackles
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