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The writers of Patriots Football Weekly have done their homework on all the prospects in this year's NFL Draft. Now, you can download the actual notes they took on all the top players, broken down by position for your convenience. Today, they offer their notes and rankings on the inside linebackers.

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INSIDE LINEBACKERS

BEST OF THE REST

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Yawin Smallwood, Uconn*
6-2, 246, 5.01

[Andy Hart] Doesn't play overly stout. Lacks speed. Doesn't read plays well at times. Wraps up well. Productive finisher.

[Paul Perillo] Good tackler; Decent drops in coverage; Lacks speed.

Andrew Jackson, Western Kentucky
6-1, 254, 4.82

[Andy Hart] Thick. Physical. Aggressive. Sheds and finishes. Decent quickness but not fast. Two down guy. Old school.

[Paul Perillo] Great size; Run stuffer; Physical; Not a great athlete; Big hitter. ,

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Jeremiah George, Iowa State**
5-11, 234, 4.91

[Andy Hart] Uses hands to disengage. Decent fluidity in coverage. Solid athlete. Not a huge hitter. Backup MLB.

[Paul Perillo] Takes on blocks; Used in coverage; Lacks size; Aggressive; Versatile; Athletic.,

Lamin Barrow, LSU
6-1, 237, 4.64

[Andy Hart] Pretty lean, average build. Not a great hitter or wraper. Doesn't stand out.

[Paul Perillo] Small for position; Some false steps; Drops in coverage; Not overly physical.

Max Bullough, Michigan State
6-3,249,4.78

[Andy Hart] Suspended for Rose Bowl to end career. Tackling machine. Not quick. Solid two down player.

[Paul Perillo] Great motor; Physical; Tough; Quick off ball but lacks overall speed. ,

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DeDe Lattimore, South Florida**
6-0, 237, 4.83

[Andy Hart] Average speed and quickness. Tackler. Plays with a little edge. Pysical. Makes some plays Backup MLB in NFL.

[Paul Perillo] Physical; Good instincts; Not overly fast; Good tackler.

Avery Williamson, Kentucky
6-1, 246, 4.66

[Andy Hart] Uses hands to protect legs. Can fill. Not huge hitter. Wrap-up tackler. Good motor. Not fast or aggressive.

[Paul Perillo] Takes on blockers; Physical; Fills quick; Good run player; Good motor.

Chris Young, Arizona State
6-0, 252, 4.84

[Andy Hart] Short. Not overly quick or fast. Decent motor, hustle. Finishes. Cleans up more than makes plays. Backup. SPT.

[Paul Perillo] Bulky; Lacks speed; Aggressive; Physical.

Uani Unga, BYU
6-1, 231, 4.82

[Andy Hart] Not overly physical. Average speed and quickness. Effort guy. SPT.

[Paul Perillo] Overachiever; Not a great athlete; Solid tackler.

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OFFENSE: Quarterback | Running Back | Tight End | Wide Receiver | Offensive Line
DEFENSE: Defensive Back | Defensive Line | Linebacker
SPECIALISTS: Kickers/Punters/Returners

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