Robert Henson SELECTED BY: Redskins Round 6 (13)

SI Grade 3.17 GRADING SYSTEM

BIOGRAPHY: Four-year starter awarded varying degrees of all-Conference honors since his freshman season. Senior totals included 73/9/1 when he also intercepted a pair passes. Totaled 66 tackles as a junior, 64 as a sophomore and 69 as a redshirt freshman.

POSITIVES: Tough, instinctive run-defending linebacker. Plays heads-up football, quickly diagnoses the action and takes good angles to the play. Works hard to get involved, and effectively uses his hands to protect himself. Does not bite on play-action passes and shows coverage ability in zone.

NEGATIVES: Just average quickness and speed to his game. Slow shedding blocks, and gets caught up in the traffic. Lacks top sideline-to-sideline range.

ANALYSIS: Henson is productive run defender who's been consistent and durable on the college level. He lacks great upside yet could competently fit in as a backup inside linebacker in a 3-4 alignment.

PROJECTION: Free Agent