2022 NFL DRAFT PROSPECT REPORT
- Name: Brian Asamoah
- Position: Linebacker
- School: Oklahoma
- Height: 6'1"
- Weight: 226lbs
Film Watched: Oklahoma State 2021, Baylor 2021, TCU 2021
Pro's:
- Has some wheels on him – true sideline to sideline speed
- Impressive read and react quickness – sees it and is already gone
- Terrifying closing speed to the football
- Flows gracefully behind the line of scrimmage, ignoring the clutter and maintaining gap integrity
- Slippery; has the bend to blitz the quarterback or sneak through gaps into the backfield
- Violent at the point of contact. Ruthless hitter and shows powerful punches to control blocks
- Easy working zone coverage; confident in his ability to man his whole area and undercut routes
- Speed, tenacity and tackle range to be an effective gunner on special teams
Brian Asamoah II is a LB prospect in the 2022 draft class. He scored an unofficial 8.27 RAS at the Combine out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 380 out of 2188 LB from 1987 to 2022. https://t.co/O76H7Gos3m #RAS via @Mathbomb pic.twitter.com/j3wvcaPE8B
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) March 6, 2022
Con's:
- Needs more timber on his frame to maintain his prowess against the run in the NFL
- A little raw – took his time nailing down a starting job at Oklahoma
- Instincts undeveloped and his decision making can sometimes betray him
- Over-reliant on speed over footwork and angle technique
- Some instances of over-pursuing and leaving his inside exposed to cutbacks
The Verdict:
“Brian Asamoah is an intriguing prospect. In a deep linebacker class that has all kinds of styles, Asamoah brings a little bit of everything to the table. His athletic profile jumps off the tape; Asamoah is yet to fully develop his instincts on the field, and doesn’t always make the right choices, but he’s so quick he’s able to get himself out of trouble. And when he gets it right? He’s alarmingly quick to the football and a real headache to contain for offenses. Asamoah has a frame that looks capable of adding a little more weight which will help him on inside duties, and with some more refinement I think he offers three-down value and consider him scheme versatile. Considering he also should make an impact on special teams whilst he finds his feet, there’s really not a lot to dislike.”
Simon Carroll
Head Of NFL Draft Content
NFL COMPARISON: JEROME BAKER
PREDICTION: 3RD ROUND PICK
Rated 5 out of 5