Gabe Powers

Taller linebacker with a relatively streamline build as he enters his junior season. Has room on his frame to continue filling out. Developed into a strong all-around football player over the course of his sophomore season. Works as an outside linebacker on defense and creates consistent disruption as a rusher and blitzer off the edge. His quickness and size results in sideline-to-sideline range as a run defender. Shows play speed with the ability to track down plays from the backside. Though he still has room to get stronger, shows good functional strength at the point of attack in taking on blocks and as a tackler. Also plays wingback in his high school's Wing T offense and rips off some long runs as a rusher while also catching some passes out of the backfield. More advanced as a rusher and run defender than in coverage at this point. Could eventually grow into an edge player as he continues to physically mature and add mass. Projects as a Power Five starter with the upside to develop into a NFL Draft pick.