Retrospective scouting report · Class of 2022R7 · #256
LB· Round 7
Jesse
Luketa.
Sickos Grade
36.5/100
LB· Round 7· Physical MIKE linebacker with disciplined gap integrity and solid tackle radius
Jesse
Luketa.
Penn St.· 6'3"· 253 lb· 4.89s 40
/ Recruiting profile
★★★★☆stars.9113
National · #238HS class · 2018Mercyhurst Preparatory School, PA
247Sports composite via CFBD
R7 · #256 · ARI
02Scheme fit
Ideal system
Jesse Luketa is best suited for a modern attacking 3-4 defense that prioritizes versatility and aggressive blitzing from its linebackers.
3-4 OLBRush DENickel backer
Best role
Initially a rotational pass rusher and special teams ace, Luketa could develop into a starting 3-4 outside linebacker with his blend of power and motor.
Wrong fit
He would be a poor fit in a traditional 4-3 two-gap system that demands heavy inside linebacker duties due to his limited quickness in coverage and change of direction.
Luketa's size, strength, and motor make him an intriguing developmental pass rusher whose scheme fit will largely dictate his NFL success.
07Athletic testing
Height
6'3"
Weight
253 lb
40 yd
4.89s
Vertical
37.5"
Broad
9'6"
06Athletic profilevs. LB on Big Board
— — — positional median (p50)
- 40 yd
- 4.89sp50
- Vertical
- 37.5inp50
- Broad jump
- 114inp50
- Three-cone
- —s
- Shuttle
- —s
- Bench
- —rep
08College production
| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Penn State | — | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Penn State | — | 24 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | Penn State | — | 59 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | Penn State | — | 61 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | — | — | 151 | 0.5 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
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