NFL Draft 2026 Scouting Report for LSU LB Whit Weeks
Whit Weeks has the potential to become an impact NFL defender in three different phases: in coverage, as a pass-rusher and against the run.
He's an impressive athlete to be effective in coverage right away, while showing promise as a run defender to develop into a complete linebacker and solid starter if he adds more size and strength.
The 6'2, 225-pound junior went to LSU as a 4-star recruit in the 2023 class and made three starts as a true freshman, collecting 49 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and half a sack.
In 2024, he experienced a breakout campaign with 125 total tackles, including an SEC-leading 61 solo stops, 10.5 TFLs, 3.5 sacks, an interception, three passes defended and two forced fumbles to earn first-team all-conference honors. However, Weeks regressed this past season with just 74 tackles, eight TFLs and 2.5 sacks.
The downturn is partially due to suffering a broken ankle and fractured fibula during the Tigers' bowl game, resulting in offseason surgery and him missing all of the team's spring practices. Also, he's missed games in 2025 with a bone bruise on the same ankle.
Matt Holder has been a part of B/R's Scouting Department for four seasons. He also writes about the Las Vegas Raiders and NFL draft for SB Nation's Silver and Black Pride, and co-hosts a YouTube Channel, Tape Don't Lie, providing film breakdowns and more draft prospect analysis.
Where He Wins
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- Weeks is an impressive athlete with good speed, burst and start-stop ability to help stay in-phase against running backs and tight ends in man coverage or trigger-and-close when playing zone.
- Fluid hips to turn-and-run and carry vertical routes from a trail position.
- Uses his hands well in coverage to help force reroute or stay in-phase.
- Displays a decent vertical to help make plays on the ball.
- Decent instincts against the run, solid at mirroring running backs and knows when to shoot gaps.
- Speed increases range against the run.
- Takes on blocks with his hands to help escape. Weeks can stack and shed against tight ends.
- Uses his athleticism well as a pass-rusher, showing good stick and arm-over moves to get pressure when blitzing.
Areas of Improvement
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- Weeks needs to add size and strength to hold his ground when taking on blocks from offensive linemen.
- Appears to have shorter arms, limiting how much extension he gets when taking on blocks and making it difficult for him to escape blocks.
- Doesn't use his quickness and athletic ability to slip blocks on the second level.
- Lacks force behind his tackles and will give up extra yards after contact.
- Likes to lunge and leave his feet when tackling, leading to misses.
- Struggles to recognize ball fakes, often chasing running backs and leaving the middle of the field open against play-action passes.
- Awareness in zone coverage has diminished in 2025 compared to the '24 campaign. He'll often leave receivers open in his area.
Grade, Rank, and Pro Comparison
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GRADE: 7.2 (High-Level Backup/Starter Upside — 3rd Round)
COMPARABLE GRADE: Derrick Barnes, Purdue (7.3 in 2021), Edgerrin Cooper, Texas A&M (7.3 in 2024), Damone Clark, LSU (7.2 in 2022)
OVERALL RANK: 95
POSITION RANK: LB7
PRO COMPARISON: Drue Tranquill
Measurables and Testing Data
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HEIGHT: 6'2"
WEIGHT: 225
Workout numbers and data will be added at a later date.
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