NFL Draft 2011: Chargers Should Consider This Linebacker in the Third

April 22, 2011   ·   Richard Langford   ·   Jump to comments

Mason Foster is one of the 2011 NFL Draft's Most Underrated Players
This draft has some elite linebacker talent. The names you hear most often are the defensive end/linebacker hybrids that bring the heat on the quarterback. And that is for good reason. Not only are the Von Miller's of this draft talented, but that is also a sought after commodity. 
And that is why players like Washington's Mason Foster enter this draft with little fanfare. Foster is a solid all around linebacker that is not particularly strong in rushing the QB. Foster was an amazingly productive college player. His senior year he tallied 163 tackle, which was 58 more than the next closest Pac-10 player.
Here is what NFL.com hast to say about Foster:
"Foster projects as a future starting 3-4 inside linebacker or SAM 'backer in a 4-3. Will immediately provide excellent depth and contribute on special teams. Nice combination of size and speed. Shows impressive aware...

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