James Laurinaitis NFL Draft Scouting Report

Inside Linebacker

Ohio State


College Position: Inside Linebacker
School: Ohio State
Grade: Senior
Height: 6-3
Weight: 240
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Draft Projection: Late First
Overall Rank: 30
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Inside Linebacker (1)

Draft Result Drafted in the 2009 Draft by the St. Louis Rams in the 2nd round with the #3 pick.
A good leader on the defensive side. This team needs toughness in their front seven and Larinaitis is a good fit.

Strengths One the most instinctive linebackers in college football. Makes quick reads against the run. Will enter third year as a starter and team captain

Weaknesses Struggles to make tackles in the open field against the spread offense. Can be a bit of a liability from sideline to sideline.

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