Vontaze Burfict Scouting Report
| Position: | LB |
| Conference: | Pac12 |
| School: | Arizona State Sun Devils |
| Year/Status: | Declared |
| Jersey Number: | #7 |
| Height & Weight: | 6'3 - 250 lbs. |
| Draft Prediction: | Second Round |
| 40-Yard Dash | 5.09 |
|---|---|
| Vertical jump | 30.0 |
| Broad jump | 8'8 |
2012 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report:
Vontaze Burfict, LB, Arizona State
This Arizona State product really excels at tackling and working his way through traffic to find the ball-carrier. At 6'3" and 250, he can take on blockers, disengage, and work up the middle. He has enough speed and lateral quickness to be effective in underneath zone coverage. However, he will need to improve in man-to-man coverage, whether it is tracking a tight end over the middle or spilling into the flats to get after running backs.
NFL coaches will need to work on his technique since he too often falls back on his instincts and athleticism. Whether it be pass coverage, footwork in zones or if he is tackling, he'll need to be mindful he is playing under control. In the past he struggled with keeping a level-head on the field-- showing issues with keeping emotions in check.
Burfict will be a useful NFL pro and will nicely fit in a defense that needs their inside linebackers to show multiple looks. He can do it all, but will need coaching up to remain disciplined to his assignments.
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Has has natural ability you watch this guy play and you think wow this guy is special and then he will make a bonehead play get 15 yard penalty and then he is a mess.Take the discipline out and he is a top 20 maybe top 15 pick add the discipline and he drops to a mid second round.
BigHogs2621 12/27/11 04:44 PM
Assuming Browns go offense with first (4 overall?) draft pick, Burfict would be perfect with the pick from Atlanta (low 20s)! Move D'Quell Jackson to the outside and improve two positions with one pick. Your ILB needs to be someone who gets tackles at point of attack near line of scrimmage, not trailing play from behind down field.
discgolfur 01/01/12 09:36 PM
Green Bay. He is a high motor perfect fit in Green Bay. in a 3-4 Linebacker have to be fast and big. They can be bold and take him at the end of the first because the Packers are, well, the packers.
Just saying im from chicago so not just want him to come to my place
Swimmerpolo713 01/12/12 08:11 PM
From a Jets fan, I think he lands in Philly.
Daniel K 01/14/12 01:51 AM
I think hes a good fit in Baltimore. The Ravens have a great coaching staff, not to mention one of the greatest linebackers in NFL history, and need a linebacker who can show multiple looks.
theking52 01/17/12 04:42 PM
My Baltimore Ravens.
joshieboi1111 02/10/12 11:14 PM
Burfict, will be a good fit in Philly in the middle at 6'3 250 with speed and can stop the run and play sideline to sideline. Keuchly, is too small at 237 to whole down the middle in the NFL. He's a OLB. They said the samething about Randy Moss, Burfict will be fine!
IRONMAN BLITZ 02/21/12 09:05 PM
Threw his coaching staff under the bus during interviews. Major red flags. My guess is he will never get it and flame out pretty quickly.
Pouncey53Fan 03/10/12 01:56 PM
Next to Ray Lewis could help him a lot
Ravens_D 03/26/12 06:08 PM
Terrible instincts and discipline will cause this guy to unfortunately drop - Not that he doesn't have ability but he misses too many assignments and tackles , Teo and Keuchly will be the more sought after prospects for those not enamored with triangle numbers .
threecubed 11/10/11 12:36 PM