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2024 Guide: What Ourlads’ NFL Scouting Services said about CURTIS JACOBS:
Penn State | HT: 6013 | WT: 241 | 40 time: 4.58 | Arm: 3112 | Hand: 1014 | Wing: 7734
Three year starter, Honorable mention All-Big 10 in 2021 and 2023. Has desired size for an off the ball linebacker. Aligned in multiple spots based on formation but was considered a Sam. Was used as an overhang player, on the ball and stack linebacker. He has improved greatly in his three seasons and shows flashes of being an every down NFL Will linebacker. Shows short area agility and has the speed to chase across the field in pursuit. Changes speeds to maintain leverage chasing to the perimeter. Solid in space and reacting to cutbacks. He’s generally a secure tackler and can play in space. Plays with leverage and knee bend and shows improving inside run fits. Comes to balance when taking on a block or tackling. Attacks blocks and flashes hand usage to separate. Can be explosive taking an open window and can make plays in the backfield. Decent blitz skill both inside and off the edge, he can get in the backfield and chase down a quarterback. In coverage he shows awareness to balance multiple threats and range to close throwing lanes. Solid to match backs out of the backfield and can take an inside receiver up the seam. Needs consistency in hand usage as he can be slow to shoot hands. Can easily be washed out by a powerful blocker. Lacks the power base to hold the point and powerful blockers can neutralize him. Can lose ball side leverage on a block working the alley as he’s a little hesitant at times. Lacks consistent instincts as playing inside can be slow to react. Better stacked outside or as an overhang than with blockers coming at him from both sides. Projects as a Will and special team player.
2023 Stats: 49 T, 9 TFL, 2.5 sacks, 5 QBH. OSR:13/37. Draft projection: 4th/5th round