A productive speed rusher who terrorized the SEC throughout his career, Brown lacks the size scouts want at defensive end. However, he struggled at the Senior Bowl in making the transition to outside linebacker, where he played as a freshman. Brown has the physical tools to warrant a look at OLB, but if unable to make the switch he may be forced to find a niche in the NFL as a situational pass rusher. With his quick burst off the snap and intangibles, the two-time SEC honors recipient has a chance to do just that.

Positives: Well-built athlete with room for additional growth in his lower body. … Best attribute is his initial burst off the snap and straight-line speed. … Flashes the overall athleticism to make the transition back to outside linebacker -- a position he played his freshman season at MSU. … Can beat the offensive tackle off the snap with his burst and shows the strong, active hands to bat away the blocker's hands. … Closes quickly. … Has developed into a high motor player who pursues down the field with passion.

Negatives: Classic 'tweener who may lack the size and strength to hold up at defensive end and the athleticism and instincts to transition back to linebacker. … Struggled with reading keys and putting himself in the correct position when moved back to linebacker while at the Senior Bowl. … Developed into a leader as he matured, but struggled initially in this role. … Has some off-field concerns scouts will want to explore.

Ranked as one of the top 60 linebackers in the southeast by PrepStar magazine in its pre-season edition … Credited with running a 4.66 in the 40-yard dash by the Insiders.com online recruiting website … Played outside linebacker at Hillcrest High School in Tuscaloosa, Ala. … Registered more than 90 tackles, including 10 quarterback sacks, during his senior season … Helped lead Hillcrest to a 10-3 overall record and into the Alabama Class 6A quarterfinals … Registered 86 tackles with a region-best 13 quarterback sacks, four tackles for loss and two forced fumbles … Made 80 tackles as a junior, including four quarterback sacks, four caused fumbles and a pair of fumble recoveries.

Born Titus Markeith Brown, 3-27-86, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. … Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Brown Jr. … Majoring in interdisciplinary studies.