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2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Aaron Beasley, LB, Tennessee

Aaron Beasley is an exceptional LB for Tennessee with good instincts and closing speed. Hula Bowl scout Justyce Gordon breaks down Beasley as an NFL Prospect in his report.
Aaron Beasley is an exceptional LB for Tennessee with good instincts and closing speed. Hula Bowl scout Justyce Gordon breaks down Beasley as an NFL Prospect in his report.

Player Data

Name, Jersey #Aaron Beasley, #24 (2022), #6 (2023)
School (Code)TNUN
DOB, Class Yr5th Year Senior
Height, Weight6010, 225 lbs.
40 Yd Dash4.72e
Position/DepthLB
Honors/Captainship2022 Associated Press All-Bowl Team, 2023 Preseason All-SEC Third Team, 2023 Preseason All-SEC Second Team, 2023 Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List & 2024 Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List.
Season Viewed (yr)2022
Games WatchedKentucky, Georgia, LSU & Florida 
Scout Name / DateJustyce Gordon, 09-18-23

Per Year Stats (Most Recent First)

202239 solo tackles (76 total), 13 TFL, 3 sacks, 3 PD’s & 1 FR in 13 games
202134 solo tackles (84 total), 7.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks & 2 FR’s in 13 games
20204 solo tackles (7 total), 0.5 TFL & 1 FF in 3 games
20191 solo tackle & 1 assisted in 2 games

Player Summary:

Shows very good ability to leverage interior gaps vs Zone & Gap. Good ability to leverage perimeter runs Vs both Zone & Gap as well. Displays very good instincts/IQ in run support, diagnoses play & gets downhill quick. Overall good block shed ability to get off/around blocks. Very good tackling ability between gaps, stats square and wraps up well. Overall good click-close speed & COD ability, able to stick foot in ground and close on play well. Also shows good pursuit ability to angle as well as good tackling ability in space. Very good awareness on misdirection plays, does a good job keeping backside discipline. Possesses very good match/mirror ability and overall good Route Rec in Zone. Beasley doesn’t possess the prototypical size of a Mike, and will likely fit best as a Sam or Will at the next level. Possesses overall average sideline to sideline speed, has trouble chasing down faster skill players. Displays adequate match/mirror ability in Man, struggles stacking with faster backs out of backfield. Adequate ball skills in coverage as well, doesn’t have great feel for finding the ball and creating turnovers.

Scheme Fit:

4-3 Will or Sam LB.

Power Statement:

Aaron Beasley doesn’t possess plus size or speed but he’s got a nose for the ball in run support with great instincts & awareness & shows very good match/mirror ability in Zone to provide value vs pass. Beasley has the ability to make a roster right away on special teams at the very least, and in the right system he can develop into a quality starter for a defense.

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