Bucs move up to grab LB Kwon Alexander in 4th round
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have moved up in the fourth round and selected linebacker Kwon Alexander out of LSU in the 2015 NFL Draft.
Alexander will get an opportunity to earn playing time alongside Lavonte David in the linebacking corps.
In order to move up to get Alexander, the Bucs gave the Oakland Raiders their fourth- and seventh-round selections (picks No. 128 and 218).
Kwon Alexander Bio
Position: OLB
School: LSU
College Experience: Junior
Height: 6-1
Weight: 227 lbs.
Age: 20
Combine Results
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| 40-yd Dash | 4.55 sec |
| Bench Press | 24 reps |
| Vertical Jump | 36.0 inches |
| Broad Jump | 121.0 inches |
| 3-Cone Drill | 7.14 sec |
| 20-yd Shuttle | 4.20 sec |
Strengths
- Strong fit as a 4-3 weak-side linebacker, using his high-level athletic ability to both fly to the ball against the run and contribute dropping back into coverage.
- Takes on and sheds blocks at the line of scrimmage, shaking free and allowing himself the opportunity to make a play on the ball.
- Flashed some ability rushing the passer in situational roles off the edge, and has the athletic ability to do the same at the next level.
Weaknesses
- Despite ability to beat opposing linemen with speed and quickness, he will need to get stronger and add to his frame to match up at this level.
- Current size would make it difficult for him to contribute as a pass rusher in a role any other than a blitzing 4-3 linebacker early in his career.
- Must put himself in better position against the running game and stick to his assignment.