Rams pick up LB Micah Kiser early in Round 5
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The Los Angeles Rams have selected linebacker Micah Kiser out of Virginia with the 147th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
Kiser was a tackling machine in college, racking up 145 as a senior for the Cavaliers, but his athletic limitations could be an issue at the next level.
Micah Kiser Bio
Position: ILB
School: Virginia
College Experience: Redshirt Senior
Height: 6-2
Weight: 240 lbs
What the analysts are saying
- "Kiser is a banger built to play inside the box, but he has limited range and may not offer much coverage ability." - Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- "Between-the-tackles bruiser with developed key-reading skills and the power to meet and dispatch lead blockers in the hole. Looked like an NFL linebacker on the field in college. Can't be asked to get to plays on the outside. Lack of speed and quickness hinder his playmaking ability." - CBSSports.com
Athletic testing
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| 40-Yard Dash | 4.66 sec |
| Vertical Jump | 35.5 inches |
| Broad Jump | 121.0 inches |
| 3-Cone Drill | 7.05 sec |
| 20-Yard Shuttle | 4.24 sec |