Retrospective scouting report · Class of 2022R7 · #239
LB· Round 7
Rodney
Thomas II.
Sickos Grade
36.5/100
LB· Round 7· Athletic hybrid safety/linebacker with good coverage instincts and special teams upside
Rodney
Thomas II.
Yale
R7 · #239 · IND
02Scheme fit
Ideal system
Cover-2 base 4-3 defense where linebackers must be fluid in zone drops but also capable of aggressive run fills and blitzing.
Will LBSam LBNickelbacker
Best role
Immediate special teams contributor with the versatility to develop into a reliable Will or Sam linebacker, fitting well into a scheme that values sideline-to-sideline range and pass coverage ability.
Wrong fit
A traditional 3-4 two-gap scheme that demands larger, stack-and-shed interior linebackers.
Thomas's agility and coverage skills make him a strong fit for modern pass-heavy offenses, excelling in schemes that prioritize speed and versatility at the linebacker position.
08College production
| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Yale | — | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | — | — | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
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