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Overall #78 · LB #21
Colton Phares
LB · Appalachian State Mountaineers · JR · 6'2 · 225 lb
Film Grade86.7
/ 99
Trait Grades
- Tackling8.5 / 10
- Coverage9.5 / 10
- Block Shedding7.0 / 10
- Pursuit9.5 / 10
- Instinct8.5 / 10
- Discipline8.0 / 10
What the tape shows
High football IQ with quick play recognition. Reliable, fundamentally sound tackler who rarely misses in space. Excellent sideline-to-sideline pursuit and motor. Versatile defender with the coverage skills of a former safety, making him effective against tight ends and running backs. Creates turnovers with strong instincts and ball awareness. Need to take on blocks better and shedding. He can work more on gap discipline and trusting instincts to shoot run lanes.