Chase Blackburn Grade: 2.93  Position: ILB  Class: Sr  School: Akron  Conference: MAC  Ht., Wt.: 6-2, 243  40 Time: 5.08   Grading System

BIO: Three-year starter who.s been used at both outside and middle linebacker as well as defensive end. Finished his senior campaign with 70/7.5/4. POSITIVES: Tenacious defender, yet limited athlete with marginal upside for the next level. Hard-nosed linebacker that reads the action, works to get involved in the play and wraps up tackling. Breaks down well holding his ground against blocks, does not bite on play-action passes and quickly recognizes assignments. Adequate depth on drops in zone coverage. NEGATIVES: Lacks the ability to quickly change direction or redirect to ballcarriers. Stiff and lacks abilities in pursuit. ANALYSIS: A hard-working prospect who plays with great passion, Blackburn lacks the desired measurables for the next level. Could catch on as a backup inside linebacker for a 34 defense and definitely has a special teams mentality. PROJECTION: Undrafted Free Agent