James Laurinaitis
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Inside Linebacker

Ohio State


College Position: Inside Linebacker
School: Ohio State
Grade: Senior
Height: 6-3
Weight: 240
Birthdate:
Draft Projection: Late First
Overall Rank: 30
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Inside Linebacker (1)

Draft Result

Drafted in the 2009 Draft by the St. Louis Rams in the 2nd round with the #3 pick.
A good leader on the defensive side. This team needs toughness in their front seven and Larinaitis is a good fit.

Mock Draft Results

Strengths

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Weaknesses

Struggles%20to%20make%20tackles%20in%20the%20open%20field%20against%20the%20spread%20offense.%20Can%20be%20a%20bit%20of%20a%20liability%20from%20sideline%20to%20sideline.

News

2010 NFL Draft: Five Bold Predictions (Wernery edition) - Apr 20 (Dan Wernery)
St. Louis Rams: 2010 Draft Preview - Mar 12 (Raul Colon)
2009 NFL Draft Grades (Chris' Take) - Apr 29 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Draft Report Card: NFC West - Apr 29 (Dan Wernery)
Hunter Ansley's Pro Day Updates - Mar 17 (Hunter Ansley)
Wells Shines While Jenkins Struggles at Ohio State's Pro Day - Mar 13 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Scouting Combine Buzz: Day Three - DT, DE, LB - Feb 23 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Scouting Combine: Who and What to Watch - Feb 15 (Chris Maier)
2009 Senior Bowl Recap - Offense: Studs and Duds - Jan 27 (Chris Maier and Dan Wernery)
2009 Senior Bowl Preview: Who and What to Watch - Jan 18 (Chris Maier)
Poinsettia Bowl: Draft Stocks to Watch - Dec 22 (Chris Maier)
Pre-Bowl Game 2009 NFL Mock Draft (2 Rounds) - Dec 12 (Chris Maier)
Updated Mock Draft! - Nov 20 (Dan Wernery)
The Seven Step Drop: USC Rolls While Pac 10 Stumbles - Sep 17 (Chris Maier)
2009 Draft: Top 10 LB Prospects - Jul 20 (Dan Wernery)