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Travis Feeney, LB, Washington: 2016 NFL Draft Scouting Report

By Kyle Sumner McKinnon

Oct 31, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies linebacker Azeem Victor (36) watches as linebacker Travis Feeney (41) celebrates a sack of Arizona Wildcats quarterback Anu Solomon (not pictured) during the second quarter at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies linebacker Azeem Victor (36) watches as linebacker Travis Feeney (41) celebrates a sack of Arizona Wildcats quarterback Anu Solomon (not pictured) during the second quarter at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /
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A versatile and athletic prospect, Travis Feeney stands out as one of the more intriguing players in the 2016 NFL Draft. 

Entering this year’s draft, Travis Feeney has the potential to be the NFL’s annual diamond in the rough.

The former Washington Huskie has supreme athleticism, is physical, and can play either linebacker or safety.

It all sounds good on paper, but since Feeney’s (RS) freshman year, one that saw him be awarded an Honorable Mention on the All-Pac-12 team, he hasn’t been able to quite duplicate, or build on, that successful season.

Where does Feeney currently stand heading into the draft? Let’s take break it down.

Vitals

Jan 2, 2015; Tempe, AZ, USA; Washington Huskies linebacker Travis Feeney (41) against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the 2015 Cactus Bowl at Sun Devil Stadium. Oklahoma State defeated Washington 30-22. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2015; Tempe, AZ, USA; Washington Huskies linebacker Travis Feeney (41) against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the 2015 Cactus Bowl at Sun Devil Stadium. Oklahoma State defeated Washington 30-22. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Ht: 6-4

Wt: 225 pounds

Class: Senior

Hometown: Richmond, CA

Strengths

Standing at 6-foot-4, 225 pounds, Feeney is physically built for the NFL. While he’ll have to either bulk up or slim down depending on if he’ll play safety or linebacker, he’s still one of the more athletic defensive prospects in the draft.

There aren’t many linebackers with his size, quickness, or speed, either. Feeney can get around the edge when rushing the passer, pursue ballcarriers, and excels in his coverage duties. His greatest asset may be his physicality, which can lead to some violent collisions.

Weaknesses

The former Huskie may be athletically gifted, but he’s stuck at a positional crossroads. Feeney is too slim to play linebacker and needs more time to develop at safety if he’s to excel at the position in the NFL. His technique at Washington wasn’t at the level is should’ve been, either. Feeney’s physicality came at a cost, as he missed and whiffed on easy tackles on a consistent basis.

He needs to do a better job of wrapping up ball carriers rather than lunging and tripping them up. Four shoulder surgeries in college might have caused such issues, something that’ll likely scare off plenty of teams.

Verdict

Feeney is a gifted athlete with sky-high potential. He has the key traits that NFL teams look for, but he needs to iron out some issues before he can be allowed any meaningful playing time.

His lanky frame, shoulder issues, and the technical aspects of his game remain valid concerns.

Feeney is a project player at best, so the fifth to seventh round range is where he can expect to be picked.

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