Retrospective scouting report · Class of 2019R5 · #164
LB· Round 5
E.j.
Speed.
Bomb Grade
47.7/100
LB· Round 5· Raw but athletic off-ball linebacker with sideline-to-sideline range
E.j.
Speed.
Tarleton St.
/ Recruiting profile
★★☆☆☆stars.7706
National · #2484HS class · 2013North Crowley, TX
247Sports composite via CFBD
R5 · #164 · IND
02Scheme fit
Ideal system
A Cover-3 match system, with a 4-3 base that prioritizes speed and versatility at the linebacker position to cover ground and make plays sideline-to-sideline.
Will LBNickel LBGunnerKickoff Coverage
Best role
Year 1 as a core special teams player and rotational sub-package linebacker, with ceiling as an athletic starting Will in a 4-3.
Wrong fit
Two-gap 3-4 defense where his primary responsibility would be engaging and shedding bigger offensive linemen.
E.J. Speed's athleticism and coverage skills are a great fit for the Colts' defensive scheme, allowing him to thrive in space.
08College production
No verified college season lines are available for this player from our statistical sources.
10In hindsight
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
Pro Bowls
0
All-Pro
0
Seasons
7
Career AV
20
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