2024 Exclusive Sneak Peek: Jeremiah Trotter Jr , LB, Clemson
Welcome to the Exclusive Sneak Peek: Jeremiah Trotter Jr, a linebacker out of Clemson. He is from Hainesport, NJ, and was a 5-star recruit from St. Joesph’s High School.
Trotter Jr began his collegiate career at Clemson in 2021 where he appeared in only five games. He totaled 9 solo tackles, 6 assists, 15 tackles for loss, and 1 sack.
His production skyrocketed as a full-time player in 2022. In 14 games, he racked up a monster stat line of 50 solo tackles,39 assists, 13.5 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, 2 interceptions, 5 passes defended, and 1 forced fumble.
Not to be outdone, he produced another elite season for Clemson in 2023. In 12 games he totaled 54 solo tackles, 34 assists, 15 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, 2 interceptions, 5 passes defended, and 2 forced fumbles. In the end, his production was enough to ensure him solid draft capital and he declared for the 2024 NFL Draft.
Measurables
NCAA Statistics
| Tackles | Def Int | Fumbles | |||||||||||||||||
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| Year | School | Conf | Class | Pos | G | Solo | Ast | Tot | Loss | Sk | Int | Yds | Avg | TD | PD | FR | Yds | TD | FF |
| *2021 | Clemson | ACC | FR | LB | 5 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| *2022 | Clemson | ACC | SO | 14 | 50 | 39 | 89 | 13.5 | 6.5 | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| *2023 | Clemson | ACC | SR | LB | 12 | 54 | 34 | 88 | 15.0 | 5.5 | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Career | Clemson | 113 | 79 | 192 | 29.5 | 13.0 | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||||
Scouting Reports
Strengths
- Has a high motor and a high compete level.
- Possesses great speed and ability to close on a ball carrier.
- Is the best coverage linebacker in this class by a mile.
- Has an elite ability to read the run.
Weaknesses
- He struggles to keep gap integrity at times.
- Is prone to missed tackles in the open field.
- He can be indecisive against complex offensive schemes.
- Lacks physical strength and is prone to being outmuscled.
Pre-Draft Analysis
Expected Draft Capital: Early 2nd Round
Ideal Landing Spot: Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys need a solid linebacker and if Trotter jr manages to make it to them in the second-round he is a must-draft. He is exactly what they need to further shore up their defense for a lengthy playoff run.
It’s entirely possible that Trotter Jr could find himself in the first round come draft day, but regardless of when he goes off the board, he is one of the best linebackers in this class.
Post-Draft Analysis
Pick 5.155 to the Philadelphia Eagles
Trotter Jr.
