Skip to content

Redskins take OLB Su'a Cravens in 2nd round

Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

The Washington Redskins selected outside linebacker Su'a Cravens out of USC in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft, 53rd overall.

Washington is quietly building a solid linebacking corps with Perry Riley, Ryan Kerrigan, and Trent Murphy already in the fold. That said, Cravens is a versatile talent the Redskins can use in many ways.

Cravens has the ability to play as a safety in coverage and stuff the run like a linebacker. Washington will love that, as the Redskins finished 26th against the run last season.

Su'a Cravens Bio

Position: OLB
School: USC
College Experience: Junior
Height: 6-1
Weight: 225 lbs.

Strengths

  • Exceptional football intelligence, reads the game very well from linebacker position.
  • Extremely productive college career, posted huge numbers each season.
  • Reads the game like a safety, hits like a linebacker.
  • Excellent ball-skills from the linebacker position, can cover running backs or tight ends with ease.

Weaknesses

  • On the light side for an NFL linebacker, lacks ideal length for a pass-rusher.
  • Still learning the linebacker position having converted from safety.
  • Can struggle with shedding offensive linemen in blocking process.

Combine Results

Event Results
40-yd Dash 4.69 sec (Pro Day)
Bench Press 16 reps
Vertical Jump 27.0 inches
Broad Jump 114.0 inches
3-Cone Drill 6.92 sec (Pro Day)
20-yd Shuttle 4.41 sec (Pro Day)

Daily Newsletter

Get the latest trending sports news daily in your inbox