Brandon Chubb, OLB, Wake Forest: 2016 NFL Draft Scouting Report

Oct 10, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston College Eagles running back Marcus Outlow (7) runs with the ball with Wake Forest Demon Deacons linebacker Brandon Chubb (48) in pursuit during the first half at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 10, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston College Eagles running back Marcus Outlow (7) runs with the ball with Wake Forest Demon Deacons linebacker Brandon Chubb (48) in pursuit during the first half at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

Brandon Chubb graduated from Wake Forest after a productive senior season where he was once again elected captain racked up 107 total tackles on his way to making first team All-ACC defensive honors.

Chubb played his high school ball in Powder Springs, Georga at Hillgrove High School where he played defensive end, and earned three varsity letters. He was moved to outside linebacker his senior year and earned All Region 5A honors.

In his sophomore season at Wake Forrest he cracked the lineup and finished second on the team with 88 total tackles.

His junior season he made 109 total tackles, three sacks, and a team best six quarterback hurries.

He is the cousin of Georgia star running back, Nick Chubb, and played high school football with fellow prospect, Kenyan Drake, he is also the son of a former NFL linebacker. He was not invited to the 2016 NFL Combine.

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  • Measurables:

    Height 6’1″

    Weight 235 lbs.

    Pro Day Results:

    40-yd Dash 4.68 seconds

    20-yd Shuttle 4.22 seconds

    3 Cone Drill 6.85 seconds

    Bench Press Reps 23

    Vertical Jump 34″

    Broad Jump 10’01”

    Games Watched:

    2015- Indiana

    Strengths:

    He was elected a captain in two of the three seasons he started for the Demon Deacons. His production is something that strikes you seeing as he recorded 216 total tackles in two years. Has the toughness that you look for in an NFL linebacker. Good run stopper, good in pursuit.

    Great interior pass rusher. Smart enough to run and understand a complex defensive scheme or plan. Great sideline to sideline ability, keeps his head on a swivel.

    Weaknesses:

    Needs to work on pass coverage. Didn’t make enough of an impression to get an invite to the combine or Senior Bowl. Speed isn’t the best, but will be enough to get the job done. A little bit short for an edge rusher, questions about size will be there.

    Overview:

    Chubb is a relatively unknown prospect considering much of his work went unheralded for an irrelevant program. He has the production, and ability to get sideline to sideline and rush the passer which creates intrigue. He can be a solid pass rushing specialist in the short-term, and should be drafted in the middle rounds.