Lofton is quick to react to plays and has solid tackling mechanics.      

Known Injuries: None. 

Combine / Workout Assessment: COMING SOON

Analysis: Teams are always looking for tough, smart players at inside linebacker, and Curtis fits that bill. That is probably why he was named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year. Playing on the inside will help mask his speed deficiencies and allow his football intelligence to be put to use. He can play in either the 3-4 or 4-3 scheme and would really shine if he’s teams with some mammoth defensive tackles who could eat up double teams. In the end, Lofton’s lack of speed will keep him out of the first round because it limits his upside; however, he was too productive in college to fall much farther than that.