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2019 NFL Draft Player Profiles: New Mexico State LB Terrill Hanks

From now until the 2019 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to showcase as many prospects as possible and examine both their strengths and weaknesses. Most of these profiles will feature individuals that the Pittsburgh Steelers are likely to have an interest in, while a few others will be top-ranked players. If there is a player you would like us to analyze, let us know in the comments below.

#2 Terrill Hanks/TE/6’3 235 lbs

The Good:

  • Fluid movement to the ball carrier
  • Great instincts
  • Capable of carrying tight ends or running backs in coverage
  • Big hitter
  • Tackles well in space, one on one
  • Elite athleticism
  • Sideline to sideline speed

The Bad:

  • Lacks strength to beat his blockers
  • Struggles to stack and shed his man, even tight ends pose a challenge
  • Misses a fair share of tackles at or behind the line of scrimmage
  • Can take bad angles at times

Bio:

  • 2018: 101 tackles, 9 tackles for a loss, 1 interception,
  • Career: 391 tackles, 43.