Why NY Jets moving Hamsah Nasirildeen to linebacker is a great move

Parting Thoughts

It’s crazy to think FSU football has only had five linebackers drafted since 2010. However, several of those players went on to play multiple years in the NFL.

If I had to give a comparable player to Nasirildeen, one player I’d mention is Telvin Smith. Smith wasn’t a big linebacker, listed at 6’3″ and 215 pounds.

Nasirildeen lists at 6’4 and 220 pounds and has a faster 3-cone and 20-yard shuttle even after the ACL injury.

One thing Telvin Smith would do is get skinny shooting the gaps to make plays behind the line of scrimmage, and that’s something Nasirildeen can do as well.

Another trait that stands out is Nasirildeen’s wingspan at nearly 82 inches. I think Nasirildeen can play in the NFL for several years and make an impact as long as he can stay healthy.

Aside from the knee injury in 2019, he played in nearly every game, so it’s not like he has a history of being prone to injuries.

The NY Jets have former FSU standout, Lamarcus Joyner, in their secondary, and Nasirildeen can go to him for guidance on how to transition to the NFL.