Bleacher Report · Apr 28, 2018
Oren Burks NFL Draft 2018: Scouting Report for Green Bay Packers' Pick
POSITIVES
—Has experience as an inside and outside linebacker, as well as in a 3-4 and 4-3 defense.
—Quick feet allow him to excel in coverage and get to the football quickly.
—Matches up well against athletic running backs and tight ends in man coverage.
—Fearlessly takes on blockers and fills gaps.
—Great character off the field and established leader on the field.
NEGATIVES
—Too slow to analyze plays in front of him. Has to rely too much on speed to make tackles.
—Unafraid of blockers and playing in traffic but struggles to disengage from blocks.
—Great speed for the position (4.59) but overruns plays.
—Needs to add strength at the point of contact, tackling and taking on blocks.
