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#8 Tegray Scales/LB/Indiana 6’0”, 230 Lbs
The Good
-Disciplined linebacker that reads keys well
-Instinctive, reactive linebacker that loves to fly downhill
-Consistently around the football
-Flashes ability to get home as a pass rusher off of the edge, or on blitzes
-Comfortable dropping into coverage
-Takes solid angles to the football in pursuit and can adjust on the fly quickly
The Bad
-Hesitates at times against the run, allowing blockers to reach him on the second level
-Will pick sides against a blocker, rather than taking him head-on against the run
-A bit undersized for position, in terms of height and reach
-Doesn’t maintain gap leverage consistently
-Appears a step slow at times on tape
Bio
-Scales became the first Indiana linebacker to earn All-America honors (2016) since 1987 and the first to collect first team All-Big Ten recognition (2017) since 1988.