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Kevin Bentley | OLB | Northwestern | Big Ten Conference
Selected by Cleveland Browns in round 4, pick 3 (101 overall)
Height Weight 40 Grade
6'0 243 4.74 3.43
Productive linebacker who has started since he was a true freshman. Led the Wildcats in tackles two of the past three years and won All-Conference honors both of those seasons. Totaled 146/9.5/1 as a senior, before going on to be named Defensive MVP of the Blue/Gray game. Only 78/11/3 as a junior after totaling 142/11/1 his second year in the program. Special teams player as a true freshman.

Hard working linebacker with a penchant for snuffing out running plays. Moves well laterally, aggressive and very physical. Disciplined, does not bite on the play-action pass or get caught out of position. Explosive moving up the field to fill the gaps, redirects well and plays within himself. Quick picking up pass assignments, has a burst of speed but cannot sustain it for any duration of time. Has difficulty running laterally with tight ends in pass coverage, does not get depth in his drops and lacks overall range. Undersized, slow shedding blocks or easily knocked off balance. Tenacious prospect and a serviceable linebacker that will offer intensity on special teams. Early Seventh Round.

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