Ukeme Eligwe (Athlon Consensus #71)

The Analysis

U.S. Army All-American and SI.com Second Team All-American. He played in a 3-4 system in high school and is projected by most experts to play linebacker at the collegiate level. He has the ability to play either inside or outside linebacker at the next level and that he has the strength to shed blockers and the fluidity to avoid contact when pursuing the football. According to recruiting analyst Keith Niebuhr, he is smart and athletic and he is able to generate a pass rush from the outside and up the middle. He is an athletic freak who has the power to excel against the run and quickness and agility to shine in coverage.