HGT:  6-0      WGT:  245                                            

                                            YR:    JR       POS:   ILB

Pros:

• Good bulk(Stout frame)
• Displays a low center of gravity, ideal pad level
• Flashes hip explosion
• Very good violence in his initial blow, exhibits ideal hand placement
• Good not elite straight line speed for an LB
• Lacks elite Range but good enough
• Good short area quickness, able to plant and redirect
• Displays instincts
• Very good balance and body control
• Understand proper depth and route recognition in zone coverage
• Ability to diagnose blocks at the LOS
• Attacks LOS downhill
• Good closing burst towards QB
• Excellent physicality at POA, able to disengage blocks at LOS as well as in space on the perimeter
• Able to bend knees and transition out of zone drop
• Understands gap integrity within defensive scheme
• Intelligent prospect (On field)

Cons:

• Short in length
• Adequate athlete
• Displays some stiffness
• Concerns in Man Coverage (Length, overall athleticism)
• At times tends to lunge into tackles (Needs to bring legs)
• Exhibits ability to disengage blocks but at times needs to do so quicker
• Lacks ball skills 

Analysis:

I came away very impressed with Kevin Minter’s physicality at the POA on a consistent basis.  LSU’s leader, Minter flashes hip explosion.  Minter projects as an Inside Linebacker in either a 4-3 or 3-4 defensive scheme.