I've seen different posters say they aren't sure about Jon Goff. I ask, for what reason do you have this hesitation?
First, let's get some of the reasons you shouldn't be hesitant out of the way.
Production, in the SEC:
Played in 47 games, notched 307 total tackles, 6.5 sacks, 15.5 tackles for loss, 14 Pass Breakups, and 3 INT's.
Size:
6'2" 245lbs (one of the biggest ILB's in the draft, and has room on his frame to add more weight)
Athletic ability/agility:
4.63 forty, 4.26 short shuttle,
6.86 three cone, 11.50 60-yard shuttle.
Intellect: Intelligence, and recog are considered to be among his assets, so that shouldn't be an issue.
Attitude/coachability: he's a well liked guy with zero red flags, takes well to coaching, and he's a leader on the field.
Playing ability & ability to fit the scheme: 3-4 ILB is the position most scouts project him at. He's a physical and intense player, who attacks the LOS, and is very good against the run. He's also used to dropping into coverage and mirroring TE's and WR's. He's not a "coverage LB", but his coverage skills are good enough to play all three downs, and he's shown pretty good ball skills for a LB making a few diving catches, and high pointing one INT.
Just for those who like this kind of stuff, he even looks the part, lol!
Note: I'll be putting together a highlight video of Jon that features some of his play from 2005,2006, and 2007. In this video you'll see him. Attacking the LOS, sacking QB's, sealing and destroying running lanes, laying some ball carriers out, diving and jumping to make INT's, chasing RB's and QB's down from behind, jumping over the pile to stuff the runner on 4th and short (stopped him), stuffing Darren McFadden (and others) in the backfield, and you'll get to witness his speed on the blitz.
I might have this up as early as late tonight, but it will depend on what I've got going on.