Damone Clark NFL Draft Profile
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Damone Clark Scouting ReportDamone has scheme and position versatility, he mostly lines up at the Mike linebacker but can play outside as well. His athletic ability is well placed as he is capable of dropping in zone coverage with smooth footwork and does a nice job tracking players through his zone. Has good ball skills, he played tight end in high school. He shows impressive closing speed. He is best when in pursuit of the ball carrier, has great power and looks to pop. |
Areas for ImprovementClark gets into trouble when the offense decide to run the ball directly at him. Linemen tend to push him around and he has trouble disengaging off blocks. He gets sucked in, on play action and ball fakes. He needs to be more consistent in setting the edge or gap control. He must work on his tackling technique. |
Damone Clark Career at Louisiana StateComing out of Southern Lab High School in Baton Rouge, Damone was rated a four-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals. Not only did he win two state titles during high school, he also graduated with a 4.2 GPA. He originally had plans to attend Stanford University, but decided to stay closer to home at LSU. His freshman and sophomore years, he saw playing time in all 17 games, but only made three starts. However, this is to be expected when playing behind 2018 and 2019 first round picks Devin White and Patrick Queen. Still, in 2019, Damone was still sixth on the team with 50 tackles for the season. Before his junior season, the LSU coaching staff gave Damone the honor of wearing #18. The names that have worn #18 might not hold up compared to the famed #7, but it’s considered the most illustrious number for the program. Those that wear #18 are considered to be the player that best reflects the values of the LSU program both on and off the field. On the field as a junior, Clark would again play in all 10 games, making five starts. That season he would tie for the team lead in tackles with 63. This would include two double-digit tackle games. Heading into 2021, Damone would just barely crack the Draft Dive Top 50 Prospect List. Since then, Clark has been all over the field. He easily leads his team in tackling after eight games with 99 tackles (next closest player has 52). Damone has also added a sack, one pass defended, an interception, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery. In fact, he’s had double-digit tackles in six of the eight games, including 19 vs Ole Miss. |
Damone Clark NFL Draft Player ProfileExtremely talented player who enters his second year as a starting linebacker for the Tigers. Learned from two first round draft picks during his first two seasons at LSU. Devin White in 2018 and Patrick Queen in 2019. Will wear No. 18 for the second straight season after being awarded the jersey prior to the start of 2020. The No. 18 is worn by the LSU player that best represents the values of the program on and off the field. Has all of the tools necessary to become a dominant defender in the SEC. Can play either inside or outside. |
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