Jon Major, LB, Colorado

AJP19 · 03-01-2013, 03:05 PM

Saw a thread about this guy on a Raiders forum, it seems he is pretty under the radar after playing on a terrible team.

Fast, athletic, solid tackler and seems to have a great motor. I really enjoyed this tape.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DutuE3N0vvU

I don't know enough to comment much further, has anyone seen him play or scouted him? Is his crappy team to blame for his lack of exposure? What do you guys think of him?

BallerT1215 · 03-01-2013, 03:12 PM

Pretty good sideline to sideline movement from what i see on tape.

Don't know much about him with that Colorado team being as bad as it was this past season.

mightytitan9 · 03-01-2013, 05:35 PM

Hadn't ever heard of him, I watched the video and came away somewhat impressed. Needs to do better at reading plays, taking on blocks etc.

But with that speed and athleticism he'd be worth a shot late, heck even if just for a backup/special teamer

underscore · 03-02-2013, 07:39 PM

Major was a highly ranked recruit with all the big name schools after him, but chose to stay in state.

Ozzy · 03-02-2013, 07:53 PM

Played on an awful team, I never saw him play much to be honest. According to that tape though he has some ability, but is very small at linebacker. Is obviously a safety/linebacker tweener. Needs to either put on a lot more weight and muscle or get a lot faster and play safety. Doubt he could do either one, nice player though, reacts well and attacks the ball. Would be interesting to see if he puts on any weight come his pro day, that would be the #1 issue I see with him at a glance, being in that tweener area.

And his play, well clearly he was on the field more than most elite level defenders because that defense rarely got off the field so he had more of an opportunity to make plays. But there is a difference, he shows little ability to get off a block, most plays he just runs to the ball or has a free lane to the ball carrier. Hits hard though and that is good, if he shows he can get off blocks on the line of scrimmage or from a tight end on a consistent basis then he has something there potentially.