I don’t think he needs to be as good as DC for Whit to take a chance on him. LB has typically been the weakest position on our defense, aside from a few notable exceptions. Next year’s LB crew could certainly use help and to get a guy who is good enough to start the day he shows up would certainly be reason enough for Whit to take a chance on him.
I’m not saying that is what will happen, but I seriously doubt this DUI is a deal breaker.