He definitely plays the run better than anyone I've ever seen. He's a student of the game and anticipates the play meeting it head on. Penn State mostly plays zone defense, so that's what he did in college. In the few times he was put in a man-to-man situation with a tight end or running back he got beat pretty badly.

Former Penn State linebacker Jack Ham, as in the NFL Hall of Famer and winner of four Super Bowls with the Steelers Jack Ham, calls Paul Posluszny the best linebacker to ever play at Penn State. That's high praise for a school that boasts names like Greg Buttle, Shane Conlin, Lavar Arrington, and aforementioned Jack Ham. That said, it's hard to argue with him. Poz owns the record for career tackles at Penn State. That's quite an accomplishment at the school known as Linebacker U. In addition to the tackle record Poz has quite an impressive mantle at home with a Butkus Award and two Bednarik's on the shelf.

I always thought Lavar was the most physically gifted linebacker to ever play at Penn State. But he often played out of position and wreaked havoc all over the field. I think Poz possesses the best combination of physical talent and football I.Q. I've ever seen in a linebacker.

He needs some work in pass coverage like I mentioned before. He didn't play much man-to-man in college and often got picked on in zone coverage. With proper coaching he should be able to maximize his potential there. He doesn't have the blazing speed the scouts like to see in first rounders and he won't impress you with his vertical leap. I think you're going to see his draft status fall after the NFL combine as a result of it. But what he gives up in speed he makes up for with preparation, anticipation, dedication, and leadership. You will not have a better teammate or citizen than Paul Posluszny in your locker room.  He's going to have a long NFL career and if he falls outside of the first round he's a steal.