NFL Draft Scouting Report: Paul Dawson
Aug 31, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) is pressured on a pass by Texas Christian Horned Frogs linebacker Paul Dawson (47) at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Bottom Line
I would stay away from Dawson in the second round because he’s not physical enough to put in the middle of my defense. I like rough-riders and regulators that Jack fools in the middle of my defense. I have no desire to have a middle linebacker the plays like he’s afraid to run into offensive lineman.
I also wouldn’t entrust my defensive unit to a man that freelances and doesn’t even study film. But with his athleticism and instincts, I may take a chance on in the fourth round as an outside ‘backer. He has the speed to come off the edge and you can get away with freelancing at outside linebacker.
But I would not put my entire defense in his hands.