STRENGTHS
If you’re running a 3/4 defense, you want Even Weaver as one of your inside linebackers for sure. If you’re looking for an MLB for your 4/3 Defense who will “patrol” and defend the middle of the field from hash mark to hash mark, then Evan is your man. He just might be the smartest and most instinctive football player in this draft. He has good size and solid speed and is a coach and leader on the field. He can blitz from off or on the line because he has the athletic agility and quick feet and burst to the ball. He’s an excellent form tackler getting his feet and body in the right position, almost every time to bring down any size player. He reminds me a lot of former Patriots Teddy Bruschi. If you’re looking for a football player, look no further than Evan because he’s the type of player that every team needs to win championships.
CONCERNS
Most teams and coaches will overlook Evan because he is not fast enough in his workouts. Trust me when I tell you that, he makes up for it on the field and will play faster than his workouts suggest.
BOTTOM LINE 3.33
If your favorite team is smart they will target selecting a football player with the football intelligence, instincts, and leadership this kid has to run their defense on the field. The key is to select him, put him on the field and let him do his job. Don’t select him and demand that he beat out a player in practice who is more athletic than he is. Just put him on the field and let him go to work. Is he going to stand out athletically? No, but he will standout making plays against the run and the pass in practice and games. He will standout making sure the players around him play better because he will make sure they know their jobs, and put them in the position to make plays. Evan is not a great athlete, he’s just going to be a standout football player and as a Draftnik I’m not into, selecting the best athlete, I’m into selecting the best football players. I call him Evan (Blue Blood) Weaver because he might not be the most famous Cop in the city but he will be the best Police Commissioner.
