Round 3, No. 73, LB Troy Dye, Oregon

General manager Tom Telesco made the point to upgrade the linebacker position this past offseason, but there’s only been a slight improvement from last year’s group.

Rookie Drue Tranquill has been a standout, Kyzir White isn’t getting much playing time, Thomas Davis isn’t getting any younger and Denzel Perryman is stout against the run, but coverage isn’t his strong suit. Because of the so-so production, they will likely bring in younger talent.

Dye, Herbert’s teammate, would be a solid addition in Round 3. Even though he’s on the thinner side and could benefit from adding a little bit more weight, he has encouraging athleticism to cover ground in the running game and has the movement skills against the pass, which is where he’s at his best.

This is why I love Troy Dye's projection to the next level: NFL-ready cover skills.

One of the best man coverage reps you'll see from a college LB: Stays in phase with Colby Parkinson (a top 100 prospect), turns and makes a play on the ball at the high point. That 6'4 length > pic.twitter.com/wn8DjBFgLa

— Jonah Tuls (@JonahTulsNFL) August 25, 2019

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