From now until the 2023 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, we will be profiling Arkansas LB Drew Sanders.
#42 Drew Sanders, ILB, Arkansas (JR) — 6050, 233 lbs.
Combine/Pro Day Measurements
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Drew Sanders | 6050/233 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
The Good
— Very good size and length
— Excellent athleticism and range
— High motor, chases the ball everywhere, every play
— Played off the ball, experience on the edge
— Attacking, physical mentality; good acceleration
— Strong tackler
— Good blitz timing inside, a handful for guards to handle
— Experience in Zone coverage; Man coverage in short area
— Room on his frame to add bulk
— One season at inside linebacker
— Adequate processing the ball through the mesh point
— Use of hands taking on blocks
— Gets flatfooted in Zone coverage
— Not a lot of experience in Man coverage; carrying TE’s downfield
— Focuses on the QB in Zone missing receivers through his Zone
— Scheme had him attacking gaps more than reading blocks
— Will overrun swing passes
— 2022 – 103 tackles, 40 solo, 13.