Finding Broncos: Malik Harrison, LB, Ohio State

Measurements

Height: 6-foot-3 (80th percentile)

Weight: 247 (78th)

Arms: 32-3/4 inches (64th)

Hands: 10-1/4 inches (90th)

Combine Results

40: 4.66 seconds (62nd percentile)

Vertical Jump: 36 inches (73rd)

Broad Jump: 122 inches (81st)

3-Cone: 6.83 seconds (88th)

20-Yard Shuttle: 4.32 seconds (44th)

Stats

Pros

Long & thick
Has special-teams traits
Experienced at every linebacker spot
A large number of total tackles were solo
Stands up blockers with upward strikes
Does well in short zone coverages
Challenges the QB to throw over him, which is tough due to his length
Reliable tackler
Has good change-of-direction ability
Aggressive coming downhill
Maniac near the line of scrimmage
Uses his length as a tackler
Brings the physical demeanor when attacking inside
Drives through the ball-carrier's chest
Has pursuit speed to chase down from behind
Uses hands & length to get off blocks

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Cons

Feet are a little heavy & slow
Doesn’t have man-coverage traits
Could have better knee bend
Will bite badly on play-action
Not the most fluid of movers
Struggles when containing on the edge
Angles are inconsistent
Could be better sorting through the trash
Play recognition must improve to start in the NFL

Overview

While there are some athletic limitations with Malik Harrison and what his role in the NFL could be, he has other traits that can make up for them. He does really well reading the play and reacting to how it is developing and with solid sideline-to-sideline speed and range, he is a player blockers have to be aware of.

There is plenty of upside with Harrison in zone coverage, but asking him to take tight ends and running backs in single man-coverage is going to lead to some plays given up.

Fit with Broncos

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Grade: 85th overall prospect

Where he Goes: Third-Round

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