Anthony Hill Jr. Scouting Report
Anthony Hill Jr. is an instinctive, versatile linebacker who makes high-level plays stopping the run, but is also an effective blitzer.
Draft Grade: Round 4 - Developmental Traits
Strengths:
High IQ/Instincts:Hill Jr. is good at reading and diagnosing the structure of run plays and putting himself in position to make the tackle.
Effort/High Motor:Hill Jr. is a high-effort sideline-to-sideline player. Hill will track down ball carriers to make the tackle.
Physical Temperament:Hill Jr. plays with a violent nature. He will attack offensive linemen who are trying to block him and blow up the play.
Versatility: Hill Jr. is primarily an ILB, but he can be used to rush off of the edge and get pressure or utilized as an effective blitzer, getting to the quarterback and creating disruptive plays.
Concerns:
Athleticism:Hill Jr. appears to have limitations athletically, which affect his ability to make plays in the open field in both the passing game and as a run defender.
Tackling:Hill Jr., on occasion, will resort to being an arm tacker, where he will sling down the defender with his arms instead of making a true form tackle with his shoulder and pads involved.
