2014 NFL Draft: Lamin Barrow, LB, LSU Tigers Scouting Report Page

Dec 31, 2012; Atlanta, GA, USA; Clemson Tigers running back Andre Ellington (23) runs the ball past LSU Tigers linebacker Lamin Barrow (57) in the first half during the Chick-fil-A Bowl at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports

Height: 6’1″

Weight: 235 pounds

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Scouting Report/Player Notes

Barrow may be an even better LB prospect coming out than Kevin Minter was last year as a junior, and he was picked by the Cardinals in the 2nd round. Barrow isn’t nearly as polished, but he is a heck of an athlete who put together an excellent junior season. He finished the 2012 season with 104 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, five passes broken up, and a forced fumble. This guy makes plays all over the field and has great speed and pursuit. He never seems to give up on a play. Barrow is a very athletic linebacker who has good size for the WILL LB position at the next level, and appears to have the ideal skill set as well.

He has a good frame and while he’s not the prettiest tackler, he finds a way to get guys on the ground. Needs to do a better job of wrapping up ball carriers consistently, and can occasionally take too many gambles. As athletic as he is, it’s not a surprise to see him take a lot of chances on big hits. I think he is a solid day two prospect heading into his senior season with a chance to up his stock even further.

Stats

Lamin Barrow Stats at CFBStats.com

Video Highlights (via YouTube)

Career Highlights (via LSU athletics site)

LSU’s top returning tackler in 2013 after having a breakout year as a junior with 104 total tackles for the 10-3 Tigers … With the departure of middle linebacker Kevin Minter to the NFL, will be LSU’s leader on defense … Can play either inside or outside linebacker … Will be one of the top linebackers in the SEC as a senior in 2013 … Goes into final season with the Tigers having played in 38 games with 15 starts … Has recorded 139 tackles and 9.0 tackles for loss in his career.