Six NFL Draft Prospects to Watch in the East-West Shrine Game
By Dan Dahlke
Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Tino Sunseri (12) runs with the ball as South Florida Bulls linebacker Devekeyan Lattimore (34) defends. Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports photograph
School: Southern Florida
Position: Inside Linebacker
HT: 6’1” WT: 237
EAST All-Star
Lattimore is an inside linebacker that has flown under the radar. He’s been Southern Florida’s leading tackler the past three seasons, posting an impressive 98 tackles as a senior. Lattimore also recorded 15 sacks in his four years at USF and has underrated pass rush ability.
Lattimore plays tough, has good sideline-to-sideline speed, and can shed blockers to make plays against the run. Unfortunately, he played on a struggling club that finished the season 2-10, making it tough for Lattimore to get national recognition.
Look for Lattimore to showcase his all-around ability as a linebacker this weekend. He could be a great find for a team like the Packers in the fourth or fifth round and provide an immediate impact on defense and special teams.