Ben Gedeon, LB, Michigan. Ranked #199 overall on the 2017 consensus board (Round 6 projection); Minnesota drafted him in Round 4, pick 120.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
35ROLE PLAYER
| Yr | Team | W-L | TKL | TFL | PD | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '18 | MIN | 8-7 | 21 | — | 2 | 31% | 42 |
| '19 | MIN | 10-6 | 7 | — | — | 20% | 27 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 28 | — | 2 | 28% | 35 | |
| Career | — | 28 | — | 2 | 28% | 35 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| '18 | MIN | 80% | 334 |
| '19 | MIN | 51% | 100 |
| Career | 66% | 434 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2017 draft class.
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Context
Height
6'1 ¾"
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Frame profile.
Weight
244 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
32.63"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
10"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2017 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.75 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
34.5"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
119"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
6.98 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.13 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
27 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Ben Gedeon leads all LBs from the 2017 draft class in career solo tackles.