Whit Weeks, LSU
Junior
Height: 6 feet 2 inches
Weight: 225 pounds
Scouting Scores:
Physicals - 8.5
Athleticism - 9
Statistical Output - 10
Positional Skill - 9.5
Cumulative Score: 37
Overview:
Whit Weeks arrived at LSU as a four-star recruit and quickly earned meaningful snaps in the Tigers’ defense as a freshman. Known for his speed, range, and physicality, he has shown the ability to make plays in pursuit while holding his own in coverage. With his early impact and continued development, Weeks has positioned himself as one of the SEC’s rising linebackers.
2024 Statistics: 120 Total Tackles - 61 Solo Tackles - 3.5 Sacks - 1 Interception
Accolades:
2024 1st Team All-SEC
Strengths
Extremely high football IQ; diagnoses plays quickly and triggers to stop plays before they can develop.
Rare instincts and feel for the game; rarely out of position on the field showing the ability to sniff out plays and get stops.
Snappy speed and acceleration; closes in a flash on ball carriers.
Lateral quickness to get sideline to sideline and play in space effectively.
Positional versatility to play inside or outside linebacker.
Plays in coverage like a safety; possesses good hip flexibility and ball tracking to turn and run with routes downfield.
Shows good hand technique to stack and shed while maintaining leverage.
Striking tackler with advanced technique and finishing ability.
Shows upside as a pass rusher and surprising burst when blitzing.
Football psycho energy; is high motor leader who has contagious energy that can uplift a defense.
Weaknesses
High-cut frame that could stand to add more functional mass.
Can trigger prematurely leaving himself open to misdirection due to loss of leverage and being out of position.
Needs to improve man coverage skills; struggles with more nuanced route runners and mirroring routes.
NFL teams may have concerns about durability due to sustained lower body injuries.