At this point, the depth of the 2023 NFL Draft LB class is questionable. But there are a few definite sleepers lurking in the Group of Five ranks, one of whom being Appalachian State LB Trey Cobb. Cobb was one of the
leading tacklers for the Mountaineers last season, accruing 72 total tackles, along with six tackles for loss, four interceptions, and three passes defensed.
Now a fifth-year senior, and set to be a four-year starter, Cobb will be called on to grow as a playmaker for an Appalachian State defense that lost D’Marco Jackson, Demetrius Taylor, and Shaun Jolly.
Cobb’s experience shows up on film — he’s frequently communicating before the snap. But he’s also a visibly talented player. He needs to add more weight to his 6’2″, 220-pound frame, but he has the athleticism, natural coverage ability, and instincts in congestion to end on a high note with added responsibility.