Akeem Ayers, LB, UCLA

Information
Year: Junior
Height: 6 ft 4 in
Weight: 255 lbs.
School: UCLA
Birthday: July 10, 1989

Profile
Ayers didn't perform all too well at the Combine, but he had an improved showing at the Combine, and what teams are getting with Ayers is a lot of talent that just needs to find a position. Initially believed to be a lock playing outside in a 3-4, Ayers could project as a SAM linebacker or even a down lineman in a 4-3 if he adds some bulk to his already muscular frame. He has a natural pass-rushing ability that is somewhat offset by a slight lack of instinct to be effective at the linebacker position. Ayers' speed was believed to have been his best asset before a reportedly-sub-4.6 time in the 40. Still, a first-round talent with a lot of room for improvement. Ayers showed big-time playmaking ability with two interceptions returned for touchdowns in 2009.

Profile

Ayers didn't perform all too well at the Combine, but he had an improved showing at the Combine, and what teams are getting with Ayers is a lot of talent that just needs to find a position. Initially believed to be a lock playing outside in a 3-4, Ayers could project as a SAM linebacker or even a down lineman in a 4-3 if he adds some bulk to his already muscular frame. He has a natural pass-rushing ability that is somewhat offset by a slight lack of instinct to be effective at the linebacker position. Ayers' speed was believed to have been his best asset before a reportedly-sub-4.6 time in the 40. Still, a first-round talent with a lot of room for improvement. Ayers showed big-time playmaking ability with two interceptions returned for touchdowns in 2009.

Statistics
YEAR	TOT	SOLO	AST	SACK	STF	FF	BK	INT	YDS	TD	PD
2008	39	28	11	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2009	69	48	21	3	0	2	0	4	11	2	0
2010	68	45	23	4	0	0	0	2	90	0	0