ESPN's Mel Kiper Lists Chazz Surratt As No. 2 Inside Linebacker Prospect In 2021 Draft

Posted May 5, 2020
On Tuesday, ESPN NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. released his initial rankings for the 2021 Draft. He broke it down by position and listed North Carolina linebacker Chazz Surratt as the No. 2 overall inside linebacker prospect for next year. Surratt racked up 115 total tackles, 6.5 sacks, a forced fumble, an interception, and 15 tackles for a loss last season. (Keeping It Heel)

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