Tremaine Edmunds NFL Draft 2018: Scouting Report for Buffalo Bills' Pick

POSITIVES

—Big, fluid, fast linebacker with three-down skill set and versatility to rush, stop the run or play in coverage.

—Legacy player whose dad, Ferrell, played tight end in the NFL.

—Has the frame to add size if so desired and could ultimately end up as an edge-rusher or stack linebacker.

—Size and speed are rare. He's able to run with wide receivers and chase down running backs at 250 pounds.

—Can be a defensive chess piece that matches up with the offense's best player. He's agile and fast enough to play slot coverage but long and powerful enough to rush off the edge.

—Has the body type to be developed into any role the defense imagines.

—Just 19 years old with a whole lot of time ahead of him to grow and develop.

NEGATIVES

—Still learning the position and will take false steps that his athleticism covers up.

—Can be late to react and is more of a catcher than initiator as a tackler.

—Needs to continue getting stronger to take on NFL blockers.

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OVERALL

The sky's the limit for Tremaine Edmunds, and the only thing holding him back might be the creativity of his defensive coordinator. Players with this size, speed, strength and natural ability don't come around often. One scout we spoke to even compared him to a young Brian Urlacher.

GRADE: 7.25 (Round 1)

PRO PLAYER COMPARISON: Anthony Barr, Minnesota Vikings