CNNSI.com NFL Draft 2002


 
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Robert Taylor | ILB | Grambling | Southwestern Athletic Conference
Height Weight 40 Grade
6'2 260 4.9 3.30
Fifth-year prospect that has spent only three seasons on the football field but saw extensive starting action each of those years. All-Conference choice as a senior when his totals were 81/11.5/1/1/2. Career numbers as a junior when he posted 101/21/8.

Big, strong, run stuffing linebacker that is a two down defender. Quick recognizing or anticipating the action, forceful moving up the field and a tough guy that looks to get involved in the play. Patient, disciplined and takes good angles to the ball, easily bringing opponents down on initial contact. Strong at the point of attack, holds his ground against blocks and gets through the traffic scraping laterally to the ballcarrier. Diagnoses pass plays but lacks lateral speed, not fast to the flanks and does not he get depth on his drops. Slow adjusting or redirecting his body, does not play with balance, and lacks the quick or fluid change of direction. Has difficulty playing in space. Inability to cover any amount of area laterally will make it difficult for him. Free Agent.

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