Lacks the desired height and mass but possesses an athletic frame. Average length and reach. Very instinctive – rarely fooled by play action or the QB’s attempts to manipulate coverage. Excellent read and reaction skills – finds the right alley and fills aggressively. Very good in zone coverage where he gets good depth in his drops and reads the QB’s eyes and jumps routes effectively (see INT v Iowa St). Less experienced in man coverage but has the foot quickness and agility to match up with RBs and most TEs in coverage. Solid, wrap-up tackler who breaks down well in space. Very good range and excellent pursuit skills. Adept at punching the ball loose and causing fumbles. Willing to stack and shed but prefers to use his speed and agility to beat the blocker. Led the nation with 171 tackles in 2023.