Having just now, late at night, watched the youtube "film" on all the relevant LBs, including #3 from FSU, I would like to offer the following very technical and high-level analysis: Derwin James looks fast and capable against the pass; nearly his entire highlight package contains him making plays against called passes and QBs improvising off of called passing plays. He flashes brilliantly against the pass. But very few of these highlights reveal downhill run stops and gap integrity. You know, boring, traditional linebacker stuff.
Rashaan Evans, on the other hand, has a youtube reel filled with shooting gaps, setting and/or blowing up the edge, sifting through traffic to make plays at or behind the LOS, etc., in ADDITION to zone drops and buzzes to the flats and passing game disruptions all over the field.
Looks like Evans, just for example, is already primed to be a MIKE on any and every down.
Looks like James is ready to play a hybrid/nickel role whose game is less multifaceted, at least early on.
Agreed, but at 12?
At 12 you're looking for an EVERY down impact LB, no? A guy who excels against the run and the pass.