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Harold Perkins Jr.

OLB LSU Junior
70.0
Grade

Draft Projection

3
Round
65 - 110
Pick Range
#-
Position Rank

Measurements

6'1"
Height
223
Weight (lbs)
31.375"
Arm Length
8.125"
Hand Size

Athletic Testing

College Statistics

12
Games
1.7
Sacks
54
Tackles
6
Pressures

Scouting Report

Undersized (6'1", 222 lbs) but explosive pass-rushing linebacker with a natural aggression and low center of gravity who can unsettle linemen's base with his explosive downhill trigger. The former 5-star recruit torn his ACL in 2024 and returned in 2025 with 56 tackles and 4 sacks. Instincts as a run-defender and slow run-pass transitions against play-action are key developmental areas.

Player Comparison

Ivan Pace Jr.

Strengths

  • Possesses elite speed that translates to devastating pursuit angles and sideline-to-sideline range rarely seen at linebacker.
  • Creates instant havoc as a pass rusher with explosive first-step quickness and natural bend around the edge.
  • Shows remarkable closing burst when attacking ball carriers, consistently arriving faster than blockers can react.
  • Displays instinctive play recognition that allows him to trigger downhill and disrupt plays before they develop.
  • Demonstrates reliable hands and ball skills with multiple interceptions and forced fumbles throughout his career.
  • Brings versatility to line up anywhere from edge rusher to safety, making him a defensive coordinator's dream.
  • Flashes impressive coverage ability when asked to drop into zone concepts, showing fluid hips and spatial awareness.
  • Competes with relentless motor and plays with the kind of edge that forces offensive coordinators to game-plan around him.

Areas to Improve

  • Frame concerns are legitimate - his 225-pound build struggles to disengage from bigger offensive linemen and tight ends.
  • Takes false steps and overruns plays when his aggression gets ahead of his technique and discipline.
  • Lacks the power to consistently stack and shed blocks when playing off-ball linebacker against bigger interior linemen.
  • Pass-rushing arsenal remains limited to speed moves, needing to develop counter moves and power techniques.
  • Coming off ACL surgery raises durability questions about maintaining his explosive athleticism long-term.