Raiders take LB Ben Heeney in 5th round
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The Oakland Raiders added some depth and competition to their linebacker corps in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft, selecting linebacker Ben Heeney out of Kansas with the 140th overall pick.
Heeney may need to add some size as he makes the transition to the next level, but his speed and overall athletic ability will give him the opportunity to emerge as a contributor on defense and special teams fairly early on.
Ben Heeney Bio
Position: LB
School: Kansas
College Experience: Senior
Height: 6-0
Weight: 231 lbs.
Age: 22
Combine Results
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| 40-yd dash | 4.59 sec |
| Bench Press | 19 reps |
| Vertical Jump | 33.5 inches |
| Broad Jump | 120 inches |
| 3-Cone Drill | 6.68 sec |
| 20-yd Shuttle | 4.00 sec |
Strengths
- Very good straight-line speed and flies to the ball on every play.
- Put together an excellent performance at the NFL Scouting Combine.
- Will seldom, if ever, give up on play, even if out of position.
Weaknesses
- Gets overpowered routinely, seldom disengages from blockers. Will need to build strength quickly or he won't be able to stay on the field.
- Led the nation in missed tackles during 2014 campaign. [NFL.com]
- Terrible in coverage and may have to be used on special teams or first two downs.