From now until the 2024 NFL Draft takes place, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Ohio State linebacker Tommy Eichenberg.
#35 TOMMY EICHENBERG, LB, OHIO STATE — 6023, 236 Lbs. (Gr. SENIOR)
Event Name
-2024 Reese’s Senior Bowl
Measurements
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Tommy Eichenberg | 6023, 236 | 9 1/4″ | 31 3/4″ | N/A |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
The Good
-Physical, downhill linebacker who is a sure tackler against the run
-Shows consistent ability to stack, shed, and find the football against the run
-Smart, instinctive linebacker with a nose for the ball; able to process and attack quickly
-Great communicator, always signaling to teammates and getting defensive linemen aligned properly pre-snap
-Finds a way to consistently stay square to the ball carrier, rarely out of position when making a play on the ball
-Thick, well-built frame for the position; thick neck gives off the lock of a true old-school linebacker
-NFL bloodlines with his brother, Liam, an offensive lineman with the Dolphins
-Plays with an intense, high motor that never stops
The Bad
-Limited athletically, especially in space
-Doesn’t the foot speed or the explosiveness to have that sideline-to-sideline range
-Very stiff, looks uncomfortable in man coverage; better equipped to play zone and keep things in front of him
-Not that most physical, powerful linebacker at the tackle point; more drag down rather than big pop
-On the older side as a prospect after surprisingly returning for a fifth year to Ohio State
-Needs to add a bit more strength to his lower body to help him with play strength at the NFL level
Bio
-Two-time captain for Ohio State
-Three-year starter for Ohio State who played in 41 career games with 27 starts, finished career with 258 tackles, 20.