Buffalo Bills Draft Prospects: Stephone Anthony

The Buffalo Bills could use another inside linebacker as depth as well as a possible starter come this year. There are just a couple of inside linebackers that quite possibly could have the Buffalo Bills taking a look at them.

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Stephone Anthony is an inside linebacker that had his stock increase at the combine coming out of Clemson. Anthony was the top performer at the 40 yard dash bringing in a time of 4.56 secs.

Stephone Anthony was invited to the 2015 Senior Bowl. In 2014 he lead Clemson with 90 tackles, and had 2 fumbles and 1 interception as well. In 2013 he came away with 131 tackles, 13.5 tackles for a loss and 4 sacks.

Some strengths and weaknesses for Stephone Anthony are…

"as desired build for position. Good play speed and is generally under control. Steady, consistent tackler when he’s squared up. Has speed to chase to the sidelines and finish the play. Able to cover tight ends in passing game. Breaks to ball quickly against pass. Flashes ball skills and will play through pass-catchers. Features traits to be a more effective blitzer if called upon. Will compete through whistle and is physical against skill-position players.Below average take-on skills. Plays with poor leverage when taking on blocks. Needs to improve hand usage and utilize better arm extension to keep blockers off him. Has tendency to side-step blocks and open run lanes. Can be mismatched by running backs down the field in passing game. Slow to process and recover against play-action.– NFL.com"

Anthony is being compared to Zach Orr, who was with Baltimore last year and recorded 7 total tackles.

The bottom line on Stephone Anthony is…

"Anthony showed off his athleticism this post season and now the question becomes whether he can play fast all the time as a pro. He tries to get downhill and make plays, but more often it feels like he’s guessing rather than instinctive. If he can play with more control and play to his traits, he’ll be a starting linebacker in the league.– NFL.com"

Anthony is a strong candidate for the inside linebacker spot for the Buffalo Bills. He has a lot of talent and potential that will allow him to step in right away and fill the gap in the middle. If he is available in the 2nd round, the Buffalo Bills could take a look at this guy to help round out their linebacking corps.

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Buffalo Bills Draft Prospects: Stephone Anthony

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