Eberflus plays a lot of two-linebacker lineups, so it's hard to say. Based on cost, I would think he'd want Kenneth Murray Jr. to be one of those LBs. The other likely comes down to Sanborn and Liufau. His defenses are generally near the top in 4-2-5 usage.
what i saw was a guy that is not the most athletic but is enough because he has ELITE Reading of the play skills and can read and run and then hits. he broke down before the back or WR / TE made a move set up then exploded to tackle them.
Average inside linebacker between the tackles and much more limited when the play flows out into space. Sanborn lacks the length and athleticism desired of an NFL linebacker, but he's technically sound and in his element as a face-up tackler when the action flows downhill at him. He's tough and plays with good recognition of run-scheme design to help him play faster, but he's unlikely to out-muscle or out-athlete NFL competition. Sanborn has the potential to land a backup role at inside linebacker.
Strengths
Adequate toughness and strength to play inside.
Reads and pursues with good pad level.
Plays with instant run-scheme recognition.
Can beat the runner to designed run lanes.
Steps in and constricts the gap when possible.
Connects hands and feet to rid himself of blocker.
Thud power to stand and stop the runner.
Toggles between spot dropper and blitzer on third downs.
Weaknesses
Marginal slide quickness from tackle to tackle.
False keys can pull him out of position.
Field influence diminishes outside the box.
Sluggish when forced to change direction.
Lacks the reactive athleticism to mirror and tackle slashers.
