depth inside linebacker with special-teams value and a hard-nosed edge
Golper was a UCLA inside linebacker whose value came from special teams and depth rather than headline stats, and UCLA noted he had already contributed in game action after first seeing the field in 2011. He was widely described as a hard-nosed linebacker with high football IQ, which suggests a player who fits best in a physical, assignment-sound defense; however, CBS Sports also noted he battled back injuries and did not record a tackle in the prior season, so durability is the key question.
