Stanley Arnoux SELECTED BY: Saints Round 4 (18)

SI Grade 3.56 GRADING SYSTEM

BIOGRAPHY: Three-year starter who posted 89/5.5/1.5 as a senior when he also intercepted one pass and broke up four more. Junior totals included 66 over/7.5/3.5 with two interceptions.

POSITIVES: Instinctive run-defending linebacker best in the box. Displays a good head for the ball, quickly reacts to the action, and forceful moving up the field. Remains disciplined with assignments, wraps up tackling, and is a hard-hitting defender who delivers a blow to the ball carrier.

NEGATIVES: Not fast to the flanks, and lacks the speed to cut off the corners for ball carriers. Does not display quick break to the action in coverage or the ability to immediately alter his angle of attack without losing momentum.

ANALYSIS: Arnoux has been a productive middle linebacker for Wake Forest the past three seasons, and he has been best playing downhill against the run. He turned in a terrific performance at the combine, and he will get a lot of looks as an inside linebacker in a 3-4 alignment, yet he must make his presence felt on special teams.

PROJECTION: Fourth Round