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Grant possesses the excellent athleticism necessary to get to the football vs. both the run and pass. His size is what we like to see for the outside linebacker position at the major level of competition. This is a very flexible, smooth athlete; is more productive when pursuing laterally, although will take on blockers vs. the inside run; works at being a physical player with some success but must improve his ability to hand shiver and shed in 1 on 1 situations. Is aggressive and tough, flashing downhill and stacking skill against the inside run but an overall better and more productive guy when able to avoid blockers and work laterally; demonstrates the agility and balance to work through traffic with excellent playing speed and pursuit habits; displays solid wrap tackling skill with an explosive finishing burst. In pass coverage we like his hips, showing back peddle and smooth cross over ability. This player is fluid in space; gets his eyes on the QB with good underneath route recognition and break on the thrown ball. This is an area where we see a great deal of promise as his career unfolds. His athleticism should be of great benefit as a coverage defender. Flashes good pass blitz timing with inside power rush toughness. Because of his positive playing speed special teams should allow him to make productive contributions early on. This is a guy with a very good motor who consistently works at getting to the football. Grant's athleticism could propel him into early playing time along with work on special teams while his playing strength improves. ... for full access to RecruitingNation become an Insider

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