Mark McLaurin, S, Mississippi State #41
6012, 215, 4.62
Notes: From Collins, MS. Played in 12 games with 20 tackles and 3 PBU in 2015. Earned starting spot midway through 2016 season, played in all 13 games with 6 starts, accounted for 51 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 sack, 7 BPU, 2 INT (27 return yards) and 2 FR. Started 12 of 13 games and made 79 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 12 PBU, 6 INT (85 return yards) and 1 FF in 2017.
Positives: Experienced, instinctive player who has shown a nose for the ball. Nice size. Frequently in the right place at the right time.
Negatives: Not super physical or a great athlete. More of a drag-down tackler.
Summary: More savvy than purely talented, but has been very productive.