Jerod Mayo LB 6'1 242 Tennessee Jr. 4.54

Mayo had just 13 tackles as a freshman, but became an impact performer a year later. As a sophomore, he had 83 tackles, 12.5 for loss, and five sacks on the year. Mayo became a tackling machine as a junior, finishing the year with 140 tackles, 8.5 for loss, 1.5 sacks and an interception.

Mayo is very active and aggressive at the linebacker position. He quickly reads the action and flies to the football. He has excellent straightline speed, but also shows the ability to change direction and accelerate quickly to be around the action at all times. He is tough, willing to take on bigger players, and will deliver a blow to the ball carrier. Mayo has the versatility to play inside or out in the NFL, making him a fit for most teams.

Mayo has only average size for the LB spot, which may limit him in some schemes. Inside, he will need big bodies in front of him to tie up blockers because he can be taken out of plays when a lineman gets their hands on him.

Mayo has the ability to be a real playmaker from his inside linebacker position, or potentially on the weakside. His aggressiveness and speed could make him the second true linebacker selected, potentially cracking the first round.