Pete Werner, LB, Ohio State. Ranked #78 overall on the 2021 consensus board (Round 3 projection); New Orleans drafted him in Round 2, pick 60.
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
71STARTER
| Yr | Team | W-L | TKL | TFL | PD | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '21 | NO | 9-8 | 30 | 4 | — | 43% | 51 |
| '22 | NO | 7-10 | 54 | 3 | 3 | 78% | 75 |
| '23 | NO | 9-8 | 52 | 4 | 1 | 88% | 84 |
| '24 | NO | 5-12 | 52 | 3 | 1 | 83% | 79 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 188 | 14 | 5 | 77% | 72 | |
| '25 | NO | 6-11 | 49 | 4 | 5 | 62% | 64 |
| Career | — | 237 | 18 | 10 | 74% | 71 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| '21 | NO | 48% | 196 |
| '22 | NO | 14% | 41 |
| '23 | NO | 3% | 13 |
| '24 | NO | 5% | 17 |
| '25 | NO | 9% | 38 |
| Career | 16% | 305 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2021 draft class.
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Context
Height
6'2 ⅞"
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Frame profile.
Weight
238 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
33.25"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2021 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.58 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
39.5"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
122"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
6.95 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.38 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
20 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Pete Werner leads all LBs from the 2021 draft class in career solo tackles.