Tuf Borland, LB

A tough, instinctual linebacker who played through the recovery of an Achilles injury in 2018, Borland burst onto the scene with his exceptional play early in his Ohio State tenure. A mainstay as the team’s MIKE linebacker, Borland has the statistics to substantiate his potential as an early down linebacker prospect. While not as physically gifted, Borland relies on his instincts to make plays in the run game. His smaller stature allows him to use his fluid movements to get past oncoming blockers and tackle the ball carrier. A team captain, Borland has no issues making all the calls along t...Preview Analysis provided byNFL Draft Bible on SI