Rayshard Ashby, LB

For a consistent, reliable starting inside linebacker for the Virginia Tech defense, Rayshard Ashby doesn’t give me much excitement for his projection to the next level. He is a strong tackler that rarely gives ground when facing head up on a ball carrier, and he attacks the line of scrimmage well in the run game. He has found some success as a blitzer as well, however, I don’t think his athletic profile meets the NFL’s required threshold in modern linebackers. Many teams will likely take him off their boards simply because of his height/weight/speed not meeting their club’s measurable thre...Preview Analysis provided byNFL Draft Bible on SI