Eugene Asante, , - News, Stats, Bio

Draft Scouting Report

Rating: 71.20 (Roster depth)

Pro Comparison: Owen Pappoe

Summary

Eugene Asante is a compact, well-built off-ball linebacker with impressive speed and twitchiness. His athleticism stands out as he flies around the field, attacking the line of scrimmage aggressively, especially in run defense. This aggression leads to splash plays but can also result in misreads, leaving him out of position on misdirections and play-action. Asante’s quickness makes him an effective QB spy and a disruptive blitzer, leveraging his speed and tenacity to close gaps quickly. As a tackler, he delivers a punch, though his reckless style and short arms can hinder clean wraps.

In coverage, Asante is adequate but lacks refinement. He sinks into zone well and covers his assignments, though his ball skills and awareness need development. While his speed and athleticism offer upside in coverage, his instincts require improvement. Though raw in passing situations, Asante’s speed, range and tackling ability make him an intriguing prospect, likely best suited for a specialist role, especially as a spy or blitzing linebacker.

About

2023: Team-high 86 tackles
Brother Larry Asante played five NFL seasons as a safety

Strengths

Ultra-aggressive, fast, and twitchy with strong tackling ability.
Effective as a QB spy and disruptive as a blitzer, leveraging speed and tenacity.
Great burst and range that make him a valuable playmaker against the run.

Weaknesses

Tackling style can be reckless, leading to occasional missed or ineffective tackles
Needs to improve ball skills and coverage awareness, especially in zone
Lacks refinement in pass coverage, especially with route recognition

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