Jabari Zuniga, 3-4OLB, Florida
Height: 6-3. Weight: 253. Arm: 33.13. Hand: 10.
40 Time: 4.64.
Projected Round (2020): 3-5.
3/21/20: In 2019, Zuniga had 14 tackles with three sacks. He missed a lot of games with a high ankle sprain, including the contests against Tennessee, Auburn, Missouri, Vanderbilt, South Carolina and Florida State. The Gators played him out of position for the NFL, lining him up inside in the sub package at times, but Zuniga showed versatility with how he can get after the quarterback. He then looked at the combine and blazed a fast 40. If his medical evaluation went well, then Zuniga really helped himself.
6/29/19: Zuniga totaled 45 tackles with 11 for a loss and 6.5 sacks in 2018. He needs to get stronger for the NFL. In a 4-3, Zuniga would be limited to being a designated pass-rusher, and he would definitely fit better as a 3-4 outside linebacker. Zuniga (6-3, 245) benefited in 2018 from Jabari Polite having an excellent season.
It was wise for Zuniga to return for his senior year and get stronger before going to the NFL. He has upside as a pass-rusher to rise with a strong 2019, as he has shown some natural pass-rushing skills throughout his collegiate career. In 2017, Zuniga totaled 34 tackles with eight tackles for a loss and four sacks. In 2016, he flashed as a rotational player and situational pass-rusher with five sacks, 8.5 tackles for a loss and 25 tackles.