STRENGTHS
A versatile athlete with a bit of a mean streak, Neiron Ball is built like an outside linebacker (6'2", 236 lbs) with a defensive end's demeanor. He's not afraid to jump in lanes and take on blockers or running backs and plays stronger than you'd expect. He moved all over the Florida defense and had production at outside linebacker and inside linebacker in 4-3 and 3-4 schemes. He has the speed to run down the ball in space.
WEAKNESSES
Ball underwent microfracture surgery in November and is a question mark to play in 2015. On the field, he doesn't look to be a great athlete with lower-body quickness or flexibility to play in space. He has a small frame that will get pushed around at the point of attack and too often gets caught waiting on the play instead of attacking.
2014 STATISTICS
Tackles Sacks Tackles for Loss
49 2.0 3.0
FINAL GRADE: 4.90/9.0 (Priority Free Agent)
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