The positives of drafting Pete Werner
Pete Werner-LB-Ohio State has what it takes to be a top tier MLB in the #NFL His instincts and nose for the ball has him all over the field making plays. He’s the kind of guy that’ll make you wonder how he wasn’t drafted earlier. Strong against both run and pass plays. #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/Ai9uLoQwGK
— Hunter Wells-Kimbley (@NFL_Future_GM) February 3, 2021
Werner is a solid linebacker who should probably go earlier in the draft than he probably will. Against the run is where you turn on the tape and see everything Werner can do. He can shoot a gap, track the ball carrier, use his length and make the tackle. As a blitzer, Werner uses many of the same abilities when the gap opens and will surprise the offensive line with his speed and agility.
Getting through traffic, Werner has good agility and can flip his hips well to change direction. His reach is really surprising, and when he hits someone, it is rare they break his tackle. He has the ability to cover in short zone against the pass and can keep track of most receivers he is matched up again.