Overall
If Lavonte David was 2 inches taller, we might be talking about him as a top 15 pick. But because he is 6-0 225, he's considered to be a Day 2 pick. David has been an impact player for Nebraska immediately since coming over from JUCO. He set the single season tackle record as a junior and as a senior he made plays that directly lead to wins. David runs like a Cornerback, and has tremendous quickness, but his best strength is his IQ. David is always in the right place at the right time, and seems to be in on every tackle. This comes from his love for watching film, and his eagerness to learn. Learning a playbook in the NFL should be no problem for him. The only real negative for David is his size. Because of his small stature, he can run into trouble against bigger lineman when they lock onto him, so he can be washed out of plays. This also means that he'll likely only fit with a 4-3 team as a Weakside Linebacker. David will also add value on special teams coverage units because he is a good tackler, along with his speed and quickness. Look for David to go somewhere in the 2nd round, but could slide into the 3rd round because of his limited fit.
