Breaking down what the Commanders are getting from their fifth round linebacker
With his body type and having studied how Dan Quinn and Joe Whitt Jr. make use of their defensive personnel, Hampton seems like a prime candidate to shift down more into the box as a big nickel/dime linebacker type of role. He has the size to be able to handle playing closer to the box, but the athletic ability to still match up well in coverage against tight ends and running backs. In fact it’s that coverage ability that stood out to me when watching him.