Jalen Reeves-Maybin

A two-year starter at Tennessee, Reeves-Maybin was a highly productive WILL linebacker as a sophomore and junior, posting 100+ tackles both seasons, before injuries sidelined him for most of his final season in Knoxville. After posting 14 tackles as a back-up defender in 2013, Reeves-Maybin became the starting weakside linebacker as a sophomore and tied for the team-lead in tackles (101), adding 11.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks and his only career interception. He again started all 13 games as a junior and had his most productive season with 105 tackles, 14.0 tackles for loss, 6.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and four passes defended. Reeves-Maybin returned for his senior year, but started only four games before suffering a season-ending injury, finishing with 20 tackles in 2016. He considered applying for a medical redshirt, but decided to enter the 2017 NFL Draft. Reeves-Maybin flies all over the field with outstanding range and aggressive instincts, but struggles near the line of scrimmage or when engaged, lacking the length, power or shed skills to keep himself free. He is a reliable tackler in space with the athleticism to drop in coverage and play on special teams, also showing the accountable leadership skills that NFL coaches covet. However, Reeves-Maybin?s history of shoulder issues is a red flag and could prevent him from holding up long-term in the NFL.

strengths

Flexible athlete to bend around blockers at full speed. Functional playing range vs. the run and the pass. Instinctive and diagnoses quickly to read, react and attack. Takes smart angles and leverages the field well as a run defender, keeping ballcarriers contained. Stays focused as a tackler, coming to balance, lowering his pads and driving through his target. Cover awareness to drop, stack pass-catchers and make plays on the ball. Shoots the gap in a flash to make stops in the backfield (27 career tackles for loss). Clean football player with professional work ethic. Mature, emotional leader and stayed with his teammates despite his 2016. Productive r?sum? and experienced on special teams coverages.

weaknesses

Undersized frame with slender shoulders and limited growth potential. Struggles to keep himself clean from blocks, lacking ideal arm length and point of attack power. Needs to improve his finishing strength to eliminate missed tackles. Eyes often stuck in the backfield and late picking up cover assignments. Needs to match the physicality of tight ends in coverage without grabbing. Strong durability concerns with a history of shoulder issues, suffering a torn left labrum (April 2016) during spring practice and then re-aggravating the injury (biceps subluxation) a few games into his senior year (Sept. 2016), which required surgery and ended his Vols career ? third career procedure on his shoulder.

2016: Missed most of spring practice due to a shoulder injury, which required a sling on his left arm.

Lettered at Northeast High School in Clarksville, Tenn. for coach Isaac Shelby.

Rivals: 4-star (No. 7 overall prospect in Tennessee, No. 13 overall position ranking).

Scout: 4-star (No. 15 overall outside linebacker).

247Sports: 4-star (No. 5 prospect in Tennessee, No. 135 overall prospect).

Gained more than 2,000 rushing yards as a senior, including 1,000 yards in three postseason games, with more than 300 yards in each game.

Scored five touchdowns in playoff game against eventual state champion Beech.

All-State on defense in 2012 by the Tennessee Sports Writers. First-team all-state linebacker as a junior.

District offensive player of the year as a junior.

Area player of the year as a junior.

Area offensive player of the year as a sophomore.

Invited to "The Opening", an all-star summer prospect camp held on the Nike Campus.

Recorded 103 tackles, 1 sack, 10 forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries returning one for a TD as a junior while also running for 1,468 yards at 31 touchdowns on 170 attempts and completing 50.9% of his passes for 1,267 yards and 15 touchdowns

Full Name: Jalen Ahmad Reeves-Maybin.

Born Jan. 31, 1995.

Son of LaDawn Reeves and Marques Maybin.

His father played basketball at Louisville.

Majoring in Communications.

Recipient of the Templeton Athletic Scholarship Endowment

2016

defensive
TFL	QB HUR	TOT	TD	PD	SACKS	SOLO
2.0	0.0	20.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	12.0