Eric Edholm’s criteria for grading NFL draft prospects. (Albert Corona/Yahoo Sports) Ohio State LB Pete Werner 6-foot-3, 242 pounds Yahoo Sports draft grade: 5.74 — starter potential TL;DR scouting report: Three-down linebacker with the competitive and athletic traits to be a fixture on a defense, but perhaps falling short of Pro Bowl-level performance Games watched: Indiana (2020), Clemson (2020), Alabama (2020) The skinny: A 4-star Rivals recruit, Werner originally committed to Notre Dame before flipping to the Buckeyes. As a true freshman, Werner appeared on special teams and as a defensive reserve before earning a starting spot at the start of the 2018 season. Over his final three seasons, Werner collected 176 tackles (15.5 for losses), four sacks, four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. Upside: High-floor prospect who will enter the NFL with terrific experience against top competition and in high-pressure situations. Played multiple LB spots for OSU under…
Continue Reading: NFL draft prospects: Ohio State LB Pete Werner
