Round 4, Pick 126: LB Chazz Surratt, North Carolina

Watch him next at NC State on Saturday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. ET on ACC Network

Surratt made the change to linebacker from quarterback this year, so he’s still maxing out his frame (listed at 6-foot-3, 230 pounds) for the demands of that position switch. But the immediate returns have been huge for him: Surratt leads the Tar Heels in tackles (95) and tackles for loss of yards (11.5), counting five sacks, an interception and a forced fumble, along with two pass deflections among his splash plays. He has the smarts and athleticism to make plays all over the field, even if he’s a bit inexperienced at playing defense rather than offense. The junior may stay another year to continue learning the ropes, but if he does declare he’d be a great fit in New Orleans to develop behind veterans like Demario Davis.

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