RZ 37 Rookie Watch - Thaddeus Fitzgerald

by blueprint1024 | 7 years ago | 0 Comments

MLB Thaddeus Fitzgerald may have the highest ceiling of all season 37 rookies. The 3rd overall draft pick hopes to solidify a Cleveland Brown's defensive unit that is on the cusp of catapaulting the team into playoff contention.  Fitzgerald combines a rare skillset of strength (88pow, 86str), speed (85spd, 90acl) and instincts (92tak, 87pur, 86bsh) to come in as the day 1 starter at the middle linebacker spot. Through the first two games, Thaddeus has accounted for 12T-A, 2TFL, 1sack, 1INT and 2 pass deflections. Even though he's been labeled as a run stopping backer by most analysts, he is quickly emerging as a formidable cover Linebacker. As he gains more experience and improves on his few weak spots such as overall awareness (68) and pre-snap play recognition (75), Fitz will undoubtly ascend the league's ladder of linebacker hierarchy.  Coach Mason has a winner on his hands and will have the privilege of watchig this young man develop into an elite defender.  The AFC North should take notice.