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Ohio State LB Chris Worley’s 2018 NFL Combine results and draft projection
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Another Buckeye from Glenville is looking for his chance to compete at the next level.
One of the latest in a long line of players that have taken the Glenville to Columbus pipeline, linebacker Chris Worley looks to join players like Donte Whitner, Ted Ginn Jr., and Marshon Lattimore as NFL successes from the Cleveland high school. He started his post-Buckeye career by playing in the East-West Shrine Game, and will now look to impress scouts at the NFL Combine.
In addition to the Glenville pipeline, Worley also joins a long list of successful Buckeye linebackers to make a run at a career in the NFL. Along with position-mate Jerome Baker, Worley will look to continue a streak that includes only two seasons in the past decade that Ohio State didn’t have a linebacker drafted in one of seven rounds.
The linebacker finished his collegiate career with 154 total tackles (99 solo), 11 tackles for loss, two sacks, three forced fumbles and an interception. Worley was named a team captain for his senior season, and saw playing time in 50 games for the Buckeyes, starting 24 times.
“He’s just a really, really smart football player; he’s a guy who understands the game at a very high level,” defensive coordinator Greg Schiano said, according to Ohio State.
He lined up at all three linebacker positions in 2017, and despite missing three games due to a foot injury, still managed to finish fifth on the team in tackles with 56. The linebacker is good for more than just bringing down receivers and running backs, in 2017 he managed four quarterback hurries, behind only DE Nick Bosa.
Scouting Report
Here’s what the pros are saying in his NFL Combine Scouting Report:
STRENGTHS: Team leader with outstanding football character. Has overcome personal adversity on and off the field. Former safety with a feel for play development. Aggressive striker. Takes great care to dole out as much punishment as he can as hitter. Surprisingly agile as open field tackler. Able to bend and explode laterally into late cutback attempts. Rarely allows broken tackles when he’s able to square up runners. Steps quickly into run lanes to constrict exit angles. Plays his keys. Has core special teams potential.
WEAKNESSES: Movement is rigid and segmented. Plays straight legged. Lacks fluidity in open field and is sluggish with change of direction. Below average taking on blocks and squeezing the edge against tight ends. Needs to continue to add play strength. Pursuit acceleration is lacking. Doesn’t have the speed to overcome flow diagnosis. Gets caught up behind climbing guards. Lacks athletic traits to handle man coverage and will have to leave the field on passing downs. Production has been unimpressive.
Player schedule
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Alexis Chassen via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Another Buckeye from Glenville is looking for his chance to compete at the next level.
One of the latest in a long line of players that have taken the Glenville to Columbus pipeline, linebacker Chris Worley looks to join players like Donte Whitner, Ted Ginn Jr., and Marshon Lattimore as NFL successes from the Cleveland high school. He started his post-Buckeye career by playing in the East-West Shrine Game, and will now look to impress scouts at the NFL Combine.
In addition to the Glenville pipeline, Worley also joins a long list of successful Buckeye linebackers to make a run at a career in the NFL. Along with position-mate Jerome Baker, Worley will look to continue a streak that includes only two seasons in the past decade that Ohio State didn’t have a linebacker drafted in one of seven rounds.
The linebacker finished his collegiate career with 154 total tackles (99 solo), 11 tackles for loss, two sacks, three forced fumbles and an interception. Worley was named a team captain for his senior season, and saw playing time in 50 games for the Buckeyes, starting 24 times.
“He’s just a really, really smart football player; he’s a guy who understands the game at a very high level,” defensive coordinator Greg Schiano said, according to Ohio State.
He lined up at all three linebacker positions in 2017, and despite missing three games due to a foot injury, still managed to finish fifth on the team in tackles with 56. The linebacker is good for more than just bringing down receivers and running backs, in 2017 he managed four quarterback hurries, behind only DE Nick Bosa.
Scouting Report
Here’s what the pros are saying in his NFL Combine Scouting Report:
STRENGTHS: Team leader with outstanding football character. Has overcome personal adversity on and off the field. Former safety with a feel for play development. Aggressive striker. Takes great care to dole out as much punishment as he can as hitter. Surprisingly agile as open field tackler. Able to bend and explode laterally into late cutback attempts. Rarely allows broken tackles when he’s able to square up runners. Steps quickly into run lanes to constrict exit angles. Plays his keys. Has core special teams potential.
WEAKNESSES: Movement is rigid and segmented. Plays straight legged. Lacks fluidity in open field and is sluggish with change of direction. Below average taking on blocks and squeezing the edge against tight ends. Needs to continue to add play strength. Pursuit acceleration is lacking. Doesn’t have the speed to overcome flow diagnosis. Gets caught up behind climbing guards. Lacks athletic traits to handle man coverage and will have to leave the field on passing downs. Production has been unimpressive.
- Day 1 (Thursday, Mar. 1): Travel, registration, hospital pre-exam, orientation, interviews
- Day 2 (Friday, Mar. 2): Measurements, medical exams, interviews
- Day 3 (Saturday, Mar. 3): Psychological testing, NFLPA meeting, media, bench press
- Day 4 (Sunday, Mar. 4): On-field workout and position drills
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