#10 – Auburn OLB Jeff Holland
Jeff Holland is only a one-year starter at Auburn but has the potential to be a mid-round steal. The 6-foot-2, 249-pound outside linebacker took over Carl Lawson’s starting role in 2017 and quickly displayed why he was the top high school prospect coming out of Florida.
Holland recorded 45 tackles, 12.5 tackles for a loss, 9.5 sacks, and four forced fumbles while helping the Tigers reach their first SEC Championship Game since 2013. The first-team All-SEC outside linebacker could make a strong fit as a rotational pass rusher in Bettcher’s defense, but he may not have the ideal versatility Big Blue is looking for in an eventual starter.
Holland is projected to be third to fourth-round draft selection.