Mack Wilson NFL Draft 2019: Scouting Report for Cleveland Browns' Pick

STRENGTHS

—Three-down linebacker who has coverage chops and athleticism to handle the middle of the field no matter what the offense brings to the table.

—Handles tight ends well in coverage and has the hips and feet to hang in both man and zone coverage.

—Explosive closing on the ball from the middle of the field; arrives at the ball-carrier with power and a violent streak.

—Showed off ball skills with six interceptions in the last two seasons.

—Quick to open his hips and run to shut down the outside game, both on passes and runs.

—Pursuit-style linebacker who can run down ball-carriers and shut down the corner before they get there.

WEAKNESSES

—Read-and-react can be a touch slow; comes off stiff and programmed.

—Doesn't show up behind the line of scrimmage and tends to catch more tackles than he initiates behind blockers.

—Looks maxed out physically and in terms of football instincts and IQ.

—Doesn't always play through contact and will look to evade blockers, which opens back-side rushing lanes.

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OVERALL

Mack Wilson was a solid starter at Alabama and comes with all of the normal Crimson Tide linebacker traits of speed, toughness and production. He has proven chops on third downs but has seemed to plateau on his growth and development. He's a high-floor, low-ceiling player, but he should be a long-term NFL starter.

GRADE: 6.85 (ROUND 2 - ROOKIE STARTER)

PRO COMPARISON: Avery Williamson