Retrospective scouting report · Class of 2022R7 · #231
LB· Round 7
Baylon
Spector.
Sickos Grade
37/100
LB· Round 7· High-motor linebacker with sideline-to-sideline range and wrap-up tackling
Baylon
Spector.
Clemson· 6'0"· 233 lb· 4.60s 40
/ Recruiting profile
★★★☆☆stars.8639
National · #605HS class · 2017Calhoun, GA
247Sports composite via CFBD
R7 · #231 · BUF
02Scheme fit
Ideal system
Baylon Spector would thrive in a complex Fangio two-high defense that prioritizes intelligent, disciplined linebackers with strong instincts and tackling ability.
Will LBNickel LBDime LB
Best role
Year 1 special teams ace and sub-package linebacker; projects as a high-IQ, versatile starter with a strong understanding of coverage concepts and run fits.
Wrong fit
One-gap 4-3 penetrating front where his athletic limitations would be exposed in coverage and pursuit.
Spector's intelligence and disciplined play make him a valuable asset for schemes that prioritize mental processing over elite athleticism.
07Athletic testing
Height
6'0"
Weight
233 lb
40 yd
4.60s
Vertical
36"
Broad
10'2"
06Athletic profilevs. LB on Big Board
— — — positional median (p50)
- 40 yd
- 4.60sp50
- Vertical
- 36inp50
- Broad jump
- 122inp50
- Three-cone
- —s
- Shuttle
- —s
- Bench
- —rep
08College production
| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Clemson | — | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Clemson | — | 43 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Clemson | — | 64 | 4.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | Clemson | — | 74 | 2.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | — | — | 190 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
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