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Germaine Pratt NFL Draft 2019: Scouting Report for Cincinnati Bengals' Pick

STRENGTHS

—Explosive linebacker with ideal size and upside who started his college career as a free safety.

—One of the best coverage linebackers in the class, and does so at 240 pounds

—Has excellent sideline-to-sideline range and the speed to win in pursuit.

—Hits like a ton of bricks; comes in hot and closes with good leg bend and drive.

—Produced in all three areas defensively (tackles, sacks, interceptions) in his career.

—Comfortable in man or zone coverage; will go out in the slot and lock up tight ends; drops into clean, pretty zones.