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Here's another linebacker who could be a very good replacement for Demario Davis in a year or two. Standing at 6'4" and weighing 241#, Stutsman possesses prototypical size for the linebacker position. His collegiate career has been marked by consistent production and improvement throughout. He is considered to project as a box linebacker. Stutsman is predicted to go somewhere in the 3rd round.
#2- Danny Stutsman- (LB) Oklahoma (6'4"/241#)
Stutsman has elite production, consistently leading his leading his team in tackles and ranking among conference leaders in TFL's. He has excellent size and length for the position, allowing him to match up with TE's and RB's. He has above average athleticism, demonstrated by his ability to make plays from sideline to sideline. He's a strong tackler who rarely misses in the open field. Stutsman is a versatile player with experience at all three linebacker positions. He shows good instincts against the run, often beating blockers to the point of attack. He also flashes potential as a blitzer, accumulating 7 career sacks. He's a durable player who has remained healthy throughout his college career.
Now, Stutsman can struggle at times in man coverage against more athletic TE's and RB's. He sometimes overruns plays, leading to some missed opportunities in the backfield. Stutsman can occasionally be fooled by misdirection and play-action, sometimes biting too hard on fakes. His pass rush repertoire is limited, relying more on effort than refined technique.
Stutsman projects as a potential three-down linebacker at the next level, with the versatility to fit multiple defensive schemes. He could excel in a 4-3 system as a Mike or Sam linebacker, using his run-stuffing ability and blitzing potential. In a 3-4 scheme, Stutsman could serve as an inside linebacker, where his ability to diagnose plays and attack downhill would be valuable.
With continued development, particularly in pass coverage, Stutsman has the potential to become a very reliable starter, a defensive play-maker and a leader in the NFL.
#2- Danny Stutsman- (LB) Oklahoma (6'4"/241#)
Stutsman has elite production, consistently leading his leading his team in tackles and ranking among conference leaders in TFL's. He has excellent size and length for the position, allowing him to match up with TE's and RB's. He has above average athleticism, demonstrated by his ability to make plays from sideline to sideline. He's a strong tackler who rarely misses in the open field. Stutsman is a versatile player with experience at all three linebacker positions. He shows good instincts against the run, often beating blockers to the point of attack. He also flashes potential as a blitzer, accumulating 7 career sacks. He's a durable player who has remained healthy throughout his college career.
Now, Stutsman can struggle at times in man coverage against more athletic TE's and RB's. He sometimes overruns plays, leading to some missed opportunities in the backfield. Stutsman can occasionally be fooled by misdirection and play-action, sometimes biting too hard on fakes. His pass rush repertoire is limited, relying more on effort than refined technique.
Stutsman projects as a potential three-down linebacker at the next level, with the versatility to fit multiple defensive schemes. He could excel in a 4-3 system as a Mike or Sam linebacker, using his run-stuffing ability and blitzing potential. In a 3-4 scheme, Stutsman could serve as an inside linebacker, where his ability to diagnose plays and attack downhill would be valuable.
With continued development, particularly in pass coverage, Stutsman has the potential to become a very reliable starter, a defensive play-maker and a leader in the NFL.
