INSIDE LINEBACKERS
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Rank: 5
Rating
5.0
Vince Hall
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 236 VIRGINIA TECH
Rank: 7
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 240 ILLINOIS
2006
Started all 12 games. 89 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries, 2 forced fumbles, 3 pass breakups, 1 interception.
2005
Started 6 of 8 games. 51 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 fumble recovery, 1 pass breakup.
Larsen has good size but lacks speed, quickness, and great athletic ability. Larsen is married with a son. He spent the 2003 and 2004 seasons on a church mission in Chile. He returned to Arizona the spring of ’05, but suffered a torn ACL which required surgery. Larsen has been named Academic All PAC 10 on multiple occasions. He is a vocal, take charge leader. A natural run-stuffer, Larsen explodes into the line of scrimmage. He shows excellent read and recognition skills and plays hard on every snap. Larsen struggles in pass coverage, appearing stiff in the hips and uncomfortable in his backpedal. In conclusion, Larsen helped his draft status by being named the Defensive MVP of the East-West Shrine Game. A mature, blue-collar type player who will at the very least contribute on special teams, Larsen will also be an asset in the locker room. It will be difficult to keep him out of a lineup.
2002
Rank: 6
Jeremy Leman
Started all 12 games. 131 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 4 fumble recoveries, 3 forced fumbles, 5 pass breakups, 1 interception.
2004/03 Missed both seasons while on a church mission in Chile.
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 240 ARIZONA
Rating
ANALYSIS
2007
5.0
Spencer Larsen
Rating
STATISTICS
5.8
Started 7 of 12 games. 41 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 3 pass breakups.
STATISTICS
ANALYSIS
2007
Started 10 games. 100 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, 4 quarterback hurries, 4 pass breakups, 1 interception. Honorable Mention All ACC.
2006
Started all 13 games. Led the ACC in tackles with 128, 10.5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks. 1st Team All ACC
2005
Started all 13 games. 112 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 2 interceptions with one returned for a TD.
2004
Started 12 of 13 games at MLB. 64 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 1 sack.
2003
Redshirted.
Hall’s lack of ideal size and speed are his primary drawbacks. A fiery team leader, Hall relies on his instincts and sound play diagnosis to make plays. He missed four games during the 2007 season after breaking his forearm against Clemsonand suffered a knee injury during a team beach outing leading up to the Orange Bowl, but he returned to action in time for the game. Hall led his team in tackles for 2006. He has a low center of gravity which affords him great balance and the ability to fight off blockers. An aggressive tackler, Hall is capable of delivering big hits. He lacks the range to be effective in pass coverage and struggles to disengage from blockers in the running game. In conclusion, Hall will not be an every down player at the next level because of his lack of speed, but he should be a solid situational run stuffer.
STATISTICS
ANALYSIS
2007
Started all 13 games at ILB. 132 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, 2 quarterback hurries, 3 pass breakups, 1 interception.
2006
Started all 12 games at ILB. 152 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 4 pass breakups.
2005
Started all 11 games at OLB. 67 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 2 forced fumbles.
2004
Started 2 of 12 games at OLB. 56 tackles, 3 tackles for loss.
2003
Redshirted.
Leman lacks great speed and range; in addition, he is stiff in the hips. He possesses great character and leadership; his father is a pastor. Leman graduated in August 2006 with a degree in Speech Communications; he then enrolled in graduate classes. He is an annual member of the Academic All Big 10. Leman has enjoyed outstanding production with the Illini. Prior to the 2007 season, he had arthroscopic ankle surgery but did not miss any time. Leman plays too upright and does not protect his legs from blockers. He is not effective in coverage or as a pass rusher because of his lack of speed and agility. In conclusion, Leman has good instincts, plays smart, and gives a consistent effort. However, his lack of speed and limited coverage ability will likely make him a role player and special teamer in the pros.
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