Take a look at Georgia linebacker Leonard Floyd on the field in action.
Georgia linebacker Leonard Floyd plays against Vanderbilt in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Georgia linebackers Leonard Floyd (84) and Ramik Wilson stop Georgia Tech running back Zach Laskey, center, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/David Tulis)
Georgia linebacker Leonard Floyd jumps before running at the NFL football scouting combine on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Georgia linebacker Leonard Floyd (84) tackles Florida running back Kelvin Taylor during the during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, in Jacksonville, Fla. Florida won 27-3. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Georgia linebacker Leonard Floyd (84) plays against Vanderbilt in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Georgia linebacker Leonard Floyd performs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)
Georgia linebacker Leonard Floyd runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Georgia's Leonard Floyd, left, closes in on Appalachian State quarterback Kameron Bryant as he gets a pass off in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Georgia linebacker Leonard Floyd (84) rushes the passer against Georgia Tech in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Atlanta. Georgia won 13-7. (AP Photo/Brett Davis)
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We continue the series with a scouting report of Georgia OLB Leonard Floyd.
Name: Leonard Floyd
School: Georgia
Height: 6-6
Weight: 244 pounds
Position: OLB
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Leonard Floyd had an impressive collegiate career.
Many believe it was just a taste of what's in store for the ascending linebacker.
Floyd led the Bulldogs in sacks all three seasons he played at Georgia, including a career-best 6.5 out of the gate during a breakout freshman season. He earned more responsibility over the years, finishing with a dynamic 2015 campaign in which he set personal bests with 74 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and three pass breakups to go along with 4.5 sacks. His 17 sacks rank 11th all-time in school history despite declaring early for the NFL Draft.
One of the best pure pass rushers in the draft, Floyd has a lightning quick first step that makes him extremely disruptive off the edge. The rangy linebacker also uses his speed to cover the entire field as a true sideline-to-sideline player, and closes quickly to make the tackle.
Many believe Floyd needs to bulk up his lanky 6-6, 245-pound frame in order to be at his best at the next level. Altogether, he possesses the tools to be a highly productive game changer in the NFL.
Combine Metrics
40-Yard Dash:4.60 seconds
Vertical Jump: 39.5 inches
Broad Jump: 127.0 inches
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