The 2025 NFL offseason is here and that means it’s time for mock drafts, draft profiles and everything that goes with them. So without further ado, here’s one of many Draft Profiles for the 2025 NFL draft.
Jeffrey Bassa, LB, Oregon
HT: 6’1
WT: 226 lbs
Accolades:
Fiesta Bowl Defensive MVP (2024)
Second-team All-Pac-12 (2023)
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Pros:
Natural defensive quarterback who processes pre-snap alignments and communicates adjustments with veteran savvy
Former safety background translates to plus-coverage skills, showing quick trigger and burst jumping underneath routes
Twitched-up blitzer who consistently disrupts protection schemes, evidenced by elite pressure production from multiple gap alignments
Exhibits quick-twitch lateral movement and closing burst when working in space against outside zone concepts
Advanced route recognition from zone drops, maintaining leverage while reading quarterback’s eyes through progression
Shows natural feel for timing and angles as a delayed blitzer, consistently pressing gaps to affect quarterback launch point
Stack-and-flow ability against zone runs allows him to maintain gap integrity while working to the football
Four-phase special teams value with gunner experience and kick coverage production
Cons:
Lacks ideal knock-back power at point of attack when taking on climbing offensive linemen
Frame needs continued development to anchor against power concepts targeting his gap
Shows some false steps against play action, creating occasional coverage voids behind second level
Contact balance through trash needs refinement, particularly when working through congested areas
Length limitations affect strike zone as a tackler, leading to some drag-down finishes
Summary:
Jeffrey Bassa served as the defensive signal-caller for Oregon over three seasons, transitioning seamlessly from safety to linebacker. His impressive performance earned him second-team All-Pac-12 honors and recognition as the Fiesta Bowl Defensive MVP.
As a three-year starter, Bassa accumulated 182 total tackles. His standout 2023 campaign consisted of 72 tackles, 27 quarterback pressures, game-sealing interception returned for a touchdown against Texas Tech
Jeffrey Bassa’s skills align perfectly with the modern NFL’s focus on versatile sub-package defenders. As a coverage-oriented linebacker with a proven track record of blitzing effectiveness, he’s well-positioned to thrive in today’s league.
While Bassa has already demonstrated impressive abilities, there’s still room for growth and development. Specifically, he can continue to refine his skills in diagnosing complex run schemes and defeating blocks at the point of attack.
Jeffrey Bassa’s ideal schematic fit is in an aggressive 4-3 defense that incorporates various pressure packages and coverage rotations. He has the highest potential to make an impact in nickel situations, whereh is coverage instincts can be fully utilized. His blitz timing can be maximized. He’s less exposed to power run concepts, playing to his strengths.
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