Shomari Earls Grade: 3.15  Position: ILB  Class: 4Sr  School: Florida Atlantic  Conference: IAA Independents  Ht., Wt.: 6-2, 250  40 Time: 4.71   Grading System

BIO: Two-year starter at both middle and outside linebacker. All-Conference selection as a senior after totaling 87/7/1. POSITIVES: Strong, run-defending linebacker best in the box. Breaks down well, holds his ground against blocks and goes hard until the whistle blows. Plays heads-up football, is strong at the point and has a straight-line burst of speed. Rarely off his feet and a technique tackler who wraps up. NEGATIVES: Lacks lateral range and first-step quickness. Struggles redirecting to the action. ANALYSIS: A vocal leader with good work ethic, Earls may be best-suited on the inside of a 34 defense. PROJECTION: Undrafted Free Agent