Jamari Buddin brings downhill urgency and coverage upside, but is still more projection than proven production
Buddin’s appeal is his blend of **lateral quickness**, **blitz ability**, and willingness to run hard, traits that evaluators have tied to coverage usefulness and edge pressure. At Penn State, he flashed in limited duty, appearing in 13 games over two seasons and making tackles in key spots before transferring, while also recovering a fumble against Maryland. The bigger picture: he’s a high-motor linebacker with athletic traits and special-teams value, but he’ll need added strength and consistency to become a true every-down fit.
