Ja'Whaun Bentley ILB from Purdue Pick #143
Pro Day:
6'1 1/2", 246 lbs, 4.75 40, 31 Bench Press reps, 29 1/2 Vertical, 9'3" broad jump, 4.40 short shuttle, 7.12 3 cone
NFL.com
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Edit: Bentley is #4 and makes the first tackle above
Pro Day:
6'1 1/2", 246 lbs, 4.75 40, 31 Bench Press reps, 29 1/2 Vertical, 9'3" broad jump, 4.40 short shuttle, 7.12 3 cone
NFL.com
CBSsports.comThick-framed inside linebacker with a taste for contact. Bentley's physical approach and ability to attack and defeat blockers make him an ideal candidate as a run-down thumper along the inside. However, Bentley has athletic limitations that hinder his effectiveness as an NFL finisher and he's ill-suited to handle coverage duties against the pass. Bentley lacks ideal speed and reaction time, but his size and toughness could make him a solid backup inside linebacker who could find reps down the line.
Unfortunately I can't find any videos spotlighting his games so you will have to find him in this team tapeBig, bulky close-to-the-line linebacker who flourishes against the run due to his nasty demeanor, block-shedding ability and surprising power. NFL teams won't want to use him in coverage, as he severely lacks speed and quickness.
'17 Purdue D vs. Wisconsin O
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