Reggie Ragland
Inside Linebacker
Senior
6’2″
250 lb.
Alabama
Player Overview:
Reggie Ragland has become the leader of the Crimson Tide defense and when you watch him play you can see just why he is that guy. Ragland is that player that is in on every defensive play, you will always see number 19 somewhere near the ball.
Ragland, who by many is currently ranked as the top inside linebacker in this draft, had the opportunity to leave for the NFL last season but decided to stay for his senior year and is set to be the leader of a loaded Alabama defense.
Stats: 118 Total Tackles (57 solo, 61 assisted, 95 total in 2014), 11 TFL, 1 INT
Strengths: Ideal size, Exceptional tackler, High football IQ, Explosive, Leadership qualities
Weakness: Could improve his cover skills, On-field range, Versatility
Player Comparison: Jon Bostic, Chicago Bears
Round Prediction: 2nd or early 3rd round
Justin Wagner is the Scouting Coordinator and Lead Recruiting Analyst for Touchdown Alabama Magazine, Follow him on Twitter, at @jwag718