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NFL Draft Preview - Myles Jack, UCLA Linebacker

July 21, 2018
Myles Jack played both linebacker and running back at UCLA, making him one of the most versatile prospects in the 2016 NFL Draft despite a knee injury.

Myles Jack did something rare at UCLA: he played both linebacker and running back at an elite level. That versatility, combined with his athleticism from Bellevue High School in Washington—a program with 12 state titles—made him a projected top-five pick before a knee injury shortened his final college season.

Jack made the bold decision to leave school mid-season and focus on rehabilitation. The gamble appears to have paid off: he's expected to be fully healthy for the NFL, where scouts see an outside linebacker with sideline-to-sideline range and the rare ability to contribute on offense if needed.