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JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 30: Gerri Green #4 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs lines up against the Louisville Cardinals during the TaxSlayer Bowl at EverBank Field on December 30, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Bulldogs won 31-27. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 30: Gerri Green #4 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs lines up against the Louisville Cardinals during the TaxSlayer Bowl at EverBank Field on December 30, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Bulldogs won 31-27. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)Joe Robbins/Getty Images

Gerri Green NFL Draft 2019: Scouting Report for Indianapolis Colts' Pick

Matt Miller
Apr 27, 2019

STRENGTHS

—Showed positional versatility in college as an on- and off-ball linebacker, as well as a defensive end in 2018.

—Solid pass-rusher who has enough moves to contribute on third down.

—Speed allows him to beat second-level blocks outright.

—Excellent frame with height, weight and length that will make him valuable.

WEAKNESSES

—Athleticism will be a question mark as teams try to find a long-term positional fit.

—Will turn 24 years old in mid-September.

—Play strength is underwhelming and leaves him struggling to compete.

—Technique is a concern when working laterally; loses leverage to ball-carriers in space.

OVERALL

Green's versatility will also be a curse if he can't ever find a consistent position to play in the NFL. While he does show some potential rushing the passer, he'll be best served settling in as an off-ball linebacker, where he can use his pursuit skills and length to track ball-carriers.

GRADE: 5.25 (ROUND 7 - BACKUP CALIBER)

PRO COMPARISON: Devon Kennard 

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