Scouting Profile: OLB Leonard Floyd has major boom-or-bust potential

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Get an in-depth look at the top prospects in this year's draft class leading up to the NFL draft, which takes place from April 28-30 in Chicago.

Leonard Floyd

Position: OLB
School: Georgia
College Experience: Junior
Height: 6-6
Weight: 244 lbs.

NFL player comparison: Jamie Collins/Dion Jordan

Whichever team drafts Floyd certainly hopes he turns out more Jamie Collins than Dion Jordan. Collins has become arguably the best defender on the New England Patriots, and has similar attributes to the former Georgia Bulldog. There's no dispute about Floyd's pass-rushing talent, using his athleticism and frame to apply pressure on the quarterback. Collins is similar weight to Floyd, while Jordan matches his height but weighs 30 pounds heavier.

Draft Projection: Round 1 (top 20 overall)

Strengths

  • Very rare combination of length and athleticism, with excellent sideline-to-sideline speed.
  • Fantastic ability to shed blockers in open space to make tackles.
  • Speed off the edge is very difficult for offensive linemen to handle.
  • Has ability to be effective in man coverage, using athleticism to stay with tight ends or running backs.

Weaknesses

  • Has been labeled by some as the next Jordan or Barkevious Mingo.
  • Extremely thin frame; can be overpowered by offensive linemen.
  • Needs to put on substantial weight.
  • Lacks play strength at the outside linebacker spot.

Combine Results

Event Result
40-yd Dash 4.60 sec
Bench Press N/A
Vertical Jump 39.5 inches
Broad Jump 127.0 inches
3-Cone Drill 7.18 sec (Pro Day)
20-yd Shuttle 4.32 sec (Pro Day)

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Scouting Profiles: Breaking down the top prospects in the 2016 NFL Draft

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Get an in-depth look at the top prospects in this year's draft class, leading up to the NFL Draft which takes place from April 28-30 in Chicago.

Tap the links below to see a full scouting report for each player.

Quarterbacks

Carson Wentz
Jared Goff
Paxton Lynch
Christian Hackenberg
Connor Cook

Running Backs

Ezekiel Elliott
Derrick Henry

Wide Receivers/Tight Ends

Laquon Treadwell
Corey Coleman
Josh Doctson

Offensive Linemen

Laremy Tunsil
Ronnie Stanley
Jack Conklin

Defensive Linemen

DeForest Buckner
Joey Bosa
Shaq Lawson
Sheldon Rankins

Linebackers

Myles Jack
Jaylon Smith
Reggie Ragland
Leonard Floyd
Darron Lee

Defensive Backs

Jalen Ramsey
Vernon Hargreaves III
Vonn Bell

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