Photo by Eric Gray -Associated Press

Height	Weight	Arm Length	Hand Size
6'1"	241 lbs.	31 5/8"	10"

40 Yard Dash	Bench Press	Vertical Jump	Broad Jump	3-Cone Drill	20 Yard Shuttle
4.64	N/A​	33"	9'7"	N/A	N/A

Games	Tackles	Tackles for Loss	Sacks	Pass Defended	Interceptions	Forced Fumbles	Touchdowns
33	218	20.5	7.5	9	2	3	0.0

Pros

• Compact and muscular frame.

• One of the best pure blitzers in the draft from the middle linebacker position.

 

• Crafty pass rusher from the second level that has good instincts for getting into the pocket.

 

• His power packed frame gives him a great bull rush for his size and his low stature helps establish leverage.

 

• Good hand fighter for the position which helps keep free in run defense.

 

• Stack and shed ability is excellent for his size.

 

• Has a knack for weaving through the trenches as a blitzer without getting touched.

 

• Blows up running backs in blitz pickup.

 

• Has had some success both inside as well on the edge.

 

• Has decent counter spin move when in trouble as a blitzer.

 

• Attacks rush lanes with a purpose.

 

• Wins collisions as tackler with almost no extra gained on him.

 

• Hits like a wrecking ball when he can get a shot.

 

• Very good instincts in zone coverage to read the quarterbacks eyes and move accordingly.

 

• Decent hands for a linebacker can maximize on his interception opportunities.

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• Excellent versatility at the linebacker position with the potential to play a hybrid linebacker role on defense.

 

• Tough like a granite block that isn't afraid to take on anyone.

 

• High motor player that seems to move faster in pads  than without them.

 

• 3 years starter for the Oregon Ducks defense.

Cons

• Average athleticism for the position.

• Range in coverage is limited both in man and zone.

 

• Needs runway to reach top speed.

 

• 2022 not as productive as previous two.

 

• Change of direction capabilities is questionable in the open field.

 

• Can look for the big hit rather than wrapping and tackling, despite his improvement this past season.

 

• More reactive than instinctual as a run defender.

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• Man coverage capabilities are very suspect.

Overview

If you need a tone setter on defense to energize your team, Noah Sewell is that guy in the middle of the defense. He's one of the more rugged linebackers in this draft that was used all over the Oregon Ducks defense with his ability to rush the passer and not get bullied in run defense by offensive guards. He's at his best however working between the tackles stuffing runs, attacking the quarterback, or simply smack ball carriers coming in his general vicinity but no so much when having to run down ball carriers or make open field tackles where his lacking quickness and agility become his enemy. Run stuffing linebackers are often a dime a dozen in the NFL draft but few are as capable a pass rusher coming out of college as Noah Sewell and rarity in a skillset is a valuable skillset. A defensive coordinator that allows him to play to his strengths on defense and allows him to try and wreak havoc in the backfield will have a guaranteed starter on defense and reliable player for years.