College LB at SS?

[Future]

Jabrill Peppers was arguably a College LB that is playing safety.

Ehhhh it's not like they had him taking on blockers, calling him a LBer is pretty misleading.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Thats fine, I'm not right about everything nor am i wrong about everything. I'm also not a GM so my draft strategy means absolutely zero.

Two out of the three things you said there are true.

 

[Future]

Most LBs don't run a 4.48 forty or 6.77 3-cone.

The Cowboys could have used a situational run defending SS last year. In 2017 they used Frazier as a situational run defender but in 2018 Kris Richard avoided using Frazier in that role even late in the season and playoffs when Heath was playing 1 handed due to a wrist injury.

Obviously if they had an elite SS they would not use a situational player there but they've yet to find that elite SS; although they could still use a hybrid LB/Safety as situstional player in packages where they use 3 Safeties.

5 LBs ran a 4.5 or better at this year's combine, 3 the year before. Sub-4.5 speed means absolutely nothing for a LB vs. a safety. That would only be the 5th-best safety time in the 3-cone. It's not like Holcomb is some ridiculous athlete...he's basically the same as Jeff Heath.

 

[DasSchnitzel]

Thats fine, I'm not right about everything nor am i wrong about everything. I'm also not a GM so my draft strategy means absolutely zero.

Hah, don't be so serious. I'm just joking around, UNC Football let me down too many times haha

 

[Irvin88_4life]

Hah, don't be so serious. I'm just joking around, UNC Football let me down too many times haha

Hopefully that changes now

 

[DasSchnitzel]

Hopefully that changes now

Are they getting better? Honestly I haven't followed our football program since graduating

 

[xwalker]

Ehhhh it's not like they had him taking on blockers, calling him a LBer is pretty misleading.

Michigan’s Jabrill Peppers wins Butkus-Fitzgerald Linebacker of Year award

https://www.ajc.com/sports/college/...linebacker-year-award/2OqwFtQ0ai31YE9C4dcUHP/

 

[Irvin88_4life]

Are they getting better? Honestly I haven't followed our football program since graduating

Fedora is out and Brown is back

 

[buybuydandavis]

Can a fast college LB that might have maxed out his frame at 235 play Strong Safety in the NFL?

Obviously Darren Woodson did it but some other smallish LBs have stayed at LB (Deon Jones 6-1, 222).

Cole Holbomb
LB, UNC
6-1, 235
4.48 forty
11 foot Broad Jump
6.77 3-cone

With a 4.48 forty at 235 what would he run at 230 or 225?

Scouting Report
Holcomb has been a productive player for the Tar Heels despite having to earn his roster spot as a walk-on. The Florida native redshirted in 2014 before becoming a special teams stalwart the next season (15 tackles). Eventually earning that scholarship, Holcomb went on to lead the team in tackles in 2016 (115, five for loss, five pass breakups in 13 starts), 2017 (93, 2.5 for loss, three pass breakups in 11 starts) and 2018 (105, 8.0, one sack, four pass breakups in 11 starts). Holcomb ranked in the top 10 nationally with four forced fumbles his senior year.

Speedy run-and-chase linebacker with the eyes and instincts to diagnose and respond quickly, but lacking critical take-on skill at the point of attack. He has sideline-to-sideline range but he needs to play less re-actively and with a more urgent play demeanor in attacking downhill. Holcomb's outstanding pro day numbers should push his draft value up the board as a three-down backup WILL linebacker and core special teams player.
https://www.nfl.com/prospects/cole-holcomb?id=3219484f-4c00-6318-dfc2-c03b54847fbe


In the play starting at 8:40 he chases down Miami RB DeeJay Dallas from behind.

Maybe he can play as an the box SS.

I've been advocating Jaylon play like an in the box SS for some packages - cover TEs, blitz, run support.