Outside Linebacker

Washington

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Draft board overall prospect rank: #62

Draft board overall outside linebacker rank: #5

Overall rating: 76 (late 2^nd)

40 time: 4.70

4/23/11: All the hype at Washington has been surrounding their quarterback Jake Locker. However, even with their terrible record in recent years, they still have managed to have 2 day 2 prospects on their roster. Mason Foster is that other day 2 prospect. Like stats? How about these: 162 tackles, 106 unassisted, 14 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, 3 passed deflected. That’s one season for Mason Foster, his senior year.

He’s a three year starter, putting up 105 tackles in 2008 and 80 in 2009. He’s a leader on defense, a great motor, high character, vocal leader. He takes great routes to the ball and has very nice run instincts. He doesn’t have the best athleticism, but he gets by. He’s more of a run stuffer than a sideline to sideline guy and he doesn’t cover that well, but he can play both outside and inside in a 4-3 and inside in a 3-4. He’s consistent as well. His season low in tackles: 9.

I think he’ll be an above average starter at the next level, someone who racks up 100+ tackles every year, provides leadership, and does all the things he needs to for you to win the game. He’s a strong character guy who can play special teams if need be, but I think he’s good enough as a linebacker that it shouldn’t need be.

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