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#24 Akeem Davis-Gaither / LB Appalachian State – 6014 224
The Good
- Good athleticism to be a three down linebacker
- Solid in Zone coverage and diagnoses screens well
- Speed and timing would make him an asset on blitz
- Good mental processing to diagnose runs and read the mesh point
- Gets downhill quickly and has very good agility to avoid blockers
- Good motor to chase sideline to sideline
The Bad
- Very limited Man coverage experience
- Doesn’t create well as a straight pass rusher
- Will bite on play action fake opening holes behind him
- Needs to improve use of hands to get off blocks
- Attempts to sidestep blockers will take him out of position
Bio
- Career – 201 tackles, 94 solo, 24 TFL, 6.