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FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Ohio State linebacker Malik Harrison plays against Michigan in the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Harrison believes spending a week last month at the Senior Bowl set him up for an even better performance at this week's NFL's annual scouting combine. To Harrison and dozens of others who took advantage of an extra week on the football field last month, they believe it was well worth the risk. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Ohio State linebacker Malik Harrison plays against Michigan in the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Harrison believes spending a week last month at the Senior Bowl set him up for an even better performance at this week's NFL's annual scouting combine. To Harrison and dozens of others who took advantage of an extra week on the football field last month, they believe it was well worth the risk. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)Paul Sancya/Associated Press

Malik Harrison NFL Draft 2020: Scouting Report for Baltimore Ravens' Pick

Matt Miller
Apr 24, 2020

LBย Malik Harrison, Ohio State

STRENGTHS

โ€”Big-time hitter with excellent short-area burst, quickness and field vision.

โ€”Strong tackler with reliable strength who will bring down ball-carriers in the open field.

โ€”Downhill disruptor who flies to the ball after making his diagnosis; quick processor.

โ€”Length and power allow him to disengage from blockers in the run game.

โ€”Has enough agility to execute zone drops in coverage.

โ€”Big (6'2", 247 lbs) linebacker with intimidating length, power and aggression.

โ€”Won't be scared off his spot by interior linemen in the run game.

WEAKNESSES

โ€”Throwback linebacker who is built for the game 10 years ago but lacks the size and versatility to be a three-down starter in the NFL today.

โ€”Feet get heavy in space; will be limited to playing from inside the box.

โ€”Gets caught keying heavily on the run and will too often pull the chain and get upfield on passing plays.

โ€”Classic inside linebacker, but lacks traits to play other linebacker positions and may be classified as a two-down player, which limits his value.

OVERALL

Harrison is a blast to watch and is a wrecking ball against the run game, but his lack of coverage ability is a concern in today's NFL. Still, Harrison has early-down value and could be a game-changer in the postseason when teams stack the box and get back to the run game. At a minimum, Harrison will be a key early-down linebacker and special teams player.

GRADE: 81

PRO COMPARISON: Dont'a Hightower/Josey Jewell

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