Raiders select LB Tommy Eichenberg in 5th round

The Las Vegas Raiders selected Ohio State linebacker Tommy Eichenberg in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, No. 148 overall.

Eichenberg dominated in 2022, earning All-Big Ten first-team honors with 120 tackles and 12 tackles for loss. He followed that up with 80 tackles and one sack in 2023, missing three games due to an elbow injury.

The Buckeyes' defensive leader over the last two years brings tremendous depth to Las Vegas' linebacker room.

Pre-draft profile

Eichenberg is your typical downhill-thumping linebacker. The Ohio State product works his best between the tackles, where he cleans up well. His awareness and ability to diagnose plays come quickly, and he plays with incredible strength in the tackle box. But the rest of his athletic profile leaves a lot to be desired. Eichenberg lacks the natural athleticism and range to be a three-down linebacker, and his coverage skills are also weak. Still, he comes with an elevated floor compared to others in this range, so he could carve out a career as a run-stopping two-down linebacker in the NFL.