Eugene Asante
- Pos LB
- Height 6-0.5
- Weight 220
Prospect Info
- High School Westfield
- City Chantilly, VA
- Exp 2022 - ...
H.S. Scouting Report
Evaluated 11/09/2018
Projection
4-7 Round Day 3Good, long frame that can easily hold 220 pounds. Inside linebacker mentality with outside linebacker ability. Best suited for 4-3 defense. Plus acceleration and possesses closing speed. Tackles through the player. Disruptive and physical playing downhill. Good body control. Moves well laterally and has good change of direction. Physical. Can get to edge against the run. Plays with urgency, passion. Reacts quickly against run. Must get more consistent in pass coverage drop depth. Work on covering running back or tight end is needed. Increasing upper body strength is important. Multi-year starter at Top-20 program. Projects as a fourth- to sixth-round NFL draft pick.
Athletic Background
2019 – True Freshman Season
Appeared in all 13 games at linebacker and on special teams • Had 12 tackles, all coming in the final four games of the season • Had a team-leading eight tackles versus Mercer • Added two tackles at NC State and had single tackle games at Pitt and against Temple in the Military Bowl.