2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Tyler Grubbs, LB, Tulane
Tyler Grubbs is a downhill hard-hitting LB who is looking to have another great season this year. He is a veteran playing significant college snaps in his career.
Player Info
| Name, Jersey # | Tyler Grubbs, #13 |
| School | Tulane |
| 2024 Class Yr | SR |
| Height, Weight | 6’2”, 230 |
| Position/Depth | LB/1st |
| 2023 Honors | 3rd-Team All-AAC |
| Season Viewed (yr) | 2023 |
| Games Watched | North Texas, @ECU, @FAU |
Player Stats
| 2023 | 12 GP, 51 Solo, 26 AST, 77 TOT, 7.5 TFL, 3 Sacks, 1 PD, 1 FR, 1 TD |
| 2022 | @ Louisiana Tech 5 GP, 24 Solo, 24 AST, 48 TOT, 4.5 TFL, 0.5 Sacks, 1 PD |
| 2021 | @ Louisiana Tech 12 GP, 44 Solo, 53 AST, 97 TOT, 10 TFL, 2 Sacks, 4 PD, 2 FF, 1 FR |
| 2020 | @ Louisiana Tech 10 GP, 45 Solo, 54 AST, 99 TOT, 9.5 TFL, 1.5 Sacks, 2 PD, 1 FF |
Player Summary:
Tyler is a 4-time all-conference senior and returning for his second year at Tulane after having 3 good seasons with Louisiana Tech. Tyler has a great ability to drop into coverage and cover very well in zone defense. He has the athleticism to keep up with receivers and deliver a powerful hit right after the catch. He has very good speed and awareness on the field and is crafty enough to play on the edge and use his power to shed blocks on tight ends on passing downs.
Player Strengths:
- Has excellent Field awareness and vision
- Has high closing speed to the ball and is not afraid to hit
- He is very powerful and has the strength to compete with tight ends
- Very athletic and fluid in his movements
Player Weaknesses:
- Poor overall size allows for stronger tight ends to move him off of coverage
- Tyler tries to go for big hits which can make him miss or fall off tackles
- Sometimes he plays too aggressively and gets out of alignment