LB coach Bloom worked out TN LB Darius Harris Wednesday

[ShortRound]

 

[Bullflop]

Seems like Harris has some quickness and speed to his credit.

I'll be curious to see how this linebacker grades in that workout.

 

[KingintheNorth]

second time I've seen us linked to him.

here's our 7th round pick.

Knowing us, we'll draft him in the 4th.

 

[xwalker]

second time I've seen us linked to him.

here's our 7th round pick.

Knowing us, we'll draft him in the 4th.

Harris only weighed 222 at the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl which was Jan 19.

He weighed 238 at this Pro Day. He probably didn't run very well after gaining 16 pounds in a few weeks.

In game footage he looked smooth in coverage with a good back-peddle and can easily flip his hips to turn an run.

In run defense he sometimes looked great with many hits and tackles in the offensive backfield but on other snaps he looked horrible on some missed tackles. The missed tackles might be been from trying to do too much. His DLine often didn't keep blockers off of him.

I wonder if the Cowboys are considering having him keep his weight down and using him at Strong Safety; although, the LB coach Bloom was the one that worked him out.


Report by KC media referencing the 2019 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl
Darius Harris has an argument for being the top standout during the week of practice and also the game. Come game day, Harris torched the defensive competition, recording 13 total tackles (including 10 solo). His play recognition, quickness, and tackling prowess was on full display as Harris was flying to the football for the National team. It’s no shock to me that the American team didn’t have a rusher exceed 40 yards with Harris in the game.

Harris has better height (6-foot-3), arm length (34 inch), and hand size (9 3/4 inch) than most linebackers in the 2019 draft class. The only thing he’s lacking is a little bulk as he’s only 222 pounds right now. Harris projects as a SAM or WILL linebacker in the NFL, and that makes him a fit in the Chiefs’ new 4-3 scheme. Currently Harris’ plan is to get up to 235 pounds for his pro day, and he’s working with EXOS to reach that goal.

 

[beware_d-ware]

^^Projects as a SAM, you say....

 

[KingintheNorth]

wonder if the Cowboys are considering having him keep his weight down and using him at Strong Safety; although, the LB coach Bloom was the one that worked him out.

We have to get used to the idea that in today's NFL, traditional strong safeties are now linebackers.

 

[speedkilz88]

What round is he supposedly going? Can't find a lot on him.

 

[Carson]

What round is he supposedly going? Can't find a lot on him.

7th or priority UDFA

 

[xwalker]

What round is he supposedly going? Can't find a lot on him.

7th or priority UDFA

Despite many accolades that he received playing at that lower level of competition AND many "traits" that project well to the next level, he had a huge number of missed tackles and got completely boxed out by blockers too often.

He was literally all or nothing on many snaps. He looked like a future all-pro on one snap and then looked like a guy that wouldn't make the practice squad on the next snap.

Part of that was due to his DL not protecting him from blocks. Also he tried to do too much going for tackles out of his area of responsibility which resulted in many of the missed tackles but even taking those out his tackling technique needs work.

As I stated previously I think coverage could be a stongsuit for him.

I would expect him to be a udfa or 7th round pick.

 

[DasSchnitzel]

Despite many accolades that he received playing at that lower level of competition AND many "traits" that project well to the next level, he had a huge number of missed tackles and got completely boxed out by blockers too often.

He was literally all or nothing on many snaps. He looked like a future all-pro on one snap and then looked like a guy that wouldn't make the practice squad on the next snap.

Part of that was due to his DL not protecting him from blocks. Also he tried to do too much going for tackles out of his area of responsibility which resulted in many of the missed tackles but even taking those out his tackling technique needs work.

As I stated previously I think coverage could be a stongsuit for him.

I would expect him to be a udfa or 7th round pick.

I could be wrong but a SAM with some coverage skills and a propensity for getting blocked out sounds like a terrible scheme fit for how Dallas uses their SAM. I think they'd rather have the opposite, good at breaking down blocks and meh at coverage.

 

[Floatyworm]

We have to get used to the idea that in today's NFL, traditional strong safeties are now linebackers.

That seems to be the trend now....

Deone Buchannon
Mark Barron
Morgan Burnette
Mo Alexander

 

[ShiningStar]

i cant dispute what Bloom is doing with ouur linebackers, so, let him work. if he wants him, fine wit me

 

[Alexander]

Wait, THE Ben Bloom took notice?

This kid is a future All Pro.

 

[Corso]

Wait, THE Ben Bloom took notice?

This kid is a future All Pro.

Ben "Seth Rogan" Bloom baby!

Life is but a game in his hands.