Diagnoses plays very quickly, reads and reacts very well
Takes great angles to the ball
Sure tackler, wraps up and drags down, rarely misses
Breaks down well, and good open field tackler as well
High motor, plays until the whistle, never gives up in pursuit
N.F.L ready, could play as a rookie
Plays with good pad level
Versatile skill set, could play any linebacker position
Cons
Missed all of '08 with torn ACL. Missed time in '09 with sprained knee
Doesn't run fast for his weight
Stiff hips in coverage
Not very strong, gets shut down at the point of attack, and has a tough time shedding blockers
Upside is limited
Overall
I am not as big a fan of Sean Lee as most people are, while I do feel when healthy he is a reliable starter, he doesn't have the athleticism and upside than many other linebackers in this class do have. Lee, like most linebackers out of Penn State is very smart, has a high football IQ, and has the fundamentals down pat. Lee on the other side is not fast, not strong, not good in coverage, and has serious knee concerns. Lee could start and play as a rookie, and if he can stay healthy, which is a major if, then he will be a reliable starter for many years, but is not a pro-bowl talent. Lee should get picked in the 3rd round, but may wind up finding himself a spot late in the second round.
