#10 Terrill Hanks, LB, New Mexico State
In a rather underwhelming linebacker class down in Mobile, this guy stood out from the get-go. Hanks created some buzz when he showed off his ripped physique at weigh-ins (6’2”, 234 pounds) and backed it up on the field.
The small-school backer is not afraid to fill the gap and meet ball-carrier head on. He displayed a ton of speed, athleticism and instincts, flying around sideline to sideline and showing up around the ball all over the field. Moreover, he showcased that he trusts himself athletically to stay with plays, which enables him to find crossers and run underneath areas where the ball might go in the passing game.
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In the game on Saturday, he was tied for the most combined tackles with eight and forced a holding call on a screen pass to the running back, where he split a couple of offensive linemen and made one of them commit the penalty. Through his career with New Mexico State Hanks recorded almost 400 tackles, with 42.5 of them for loss, 11 sacks and eight INTs. He brings a skill-set that NFL scouts covet nowadays.