Jason Worilds, LB, Virginia Tech
Ht: 6’ 1 ¼” Wt: 254
EMQB’s analysis on the pick: Steelers are looking for pass rushing help as there outside linebackers are getting up there in age. Worilds provides speed on the edge and could come in as a situational player during his rookie season.
Pro Football Weekly’s scouting report: Compactly built, tough college defensive end who lacks desirable burst and flexibility off the edge. Likely will have to transition to outside linebacker for an aggressive, one-gapping 3-4 team such as the Steelers, Chargers or Ravens.
NFL projection: Third- to fourth-round pick.
Lindy’s Sports scouting report: Worilds lacks the bulk to be a full-time defensive end in the pros but could be – much like former Hokie Darryl Tapp with the Seahawks – a serviceable pass-rush specialist. If he can prove his trademark hustle and the agility he has flashed in pursuit for the Hokies translates well in linebacker drills, he might be a candidate to convert to the rush line backer positions in the 3-4 defense.
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