EDGE RUSHER
TOP 5 QB VIDEO
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Bryce Young
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CJ Stroud
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Hendon Hooker
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Dorian Thompson-Robinson
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Jaren Hall
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Aidan Hutchinson
EDGE / MICHIGAN / 6'6 / 265
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Hutchison is an extremely explosive player who comes out attacking off his first step. He possesses effortless power and has a relentless motor. Hutchison has great awareness and is a natural and instinctive pass rusher. Good agility and ability to move off the block and make a play. There are very few things to dislike about Hutchison and he is the elite pass rusher that teams covet. Does not possess the elite sideline to sideline chasing speed.
Grade: Round 1
Nick Bosa
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Kayvon Thibodeaux
EDGE / OREGON / 6'5 / 258
Thibodeaux is a very long and explosive athlete who can make any player uncomfortable. He has good power and offers a lot of versatility to play off the ball and move around the field. He has quick feet and can be used in many different situations. Thibodeaux is a game wrecker with massive upside. A bit raw right now and does not possess as elite of instincts as Hutchison.
Grade: Round 1
Josh Allen
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Jermaine Johnson II
EDGE / FLORIDA ST. / 6'5 / 262
Johnson is an incredible athlete who works so well in open space. He has a great combination of strength and speed. Johnson has good instincts in the run game and is very effective at moving off blocks and making a play on the ball. Sometimes he gets swallowed by bigger lineman and can get taken out of the play. Very active during reps and can chase sideline to sideline. Johnson will be fun to watch in a creative scheme.
Grade: Round 1
Matthew Judon
4
George Karlaftis
EDGE / PURDUE / 6'4 / 275
Karlaftis has a very thick frame and can effortlessly generate pressure and pushback. His strong and violent hands allow him to win at the point of attack. Great results in the pass rush when he stays in his low stance but sometimes becomes too upright. Sometimes can be taken out of the run game and lose control of his body. Lacks the ideal length of an edge rusher. Has the ability to redirect and explode in a different direction.
Grade: Round 1
Ryan Kerrigan
5
Arnold Ebiketie
EDGE / PENN ST. / 6'3 / 250
Ebiketie is an absolute gap shooter who can easily gain leverage with his active hands and long arms. He has the ideal profile of an edge rusher and possesses very good build up speed with an effortless ability to gain momentum. Good set of pass rush moves but is not an anchor in the run game. Lacks experience as a run defender but was solid when he needed to be.
Grade: Round 1
Harold Landry III
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Travon Walker
EDGE / GEORGIA / 6'5 / 275
Walker is a physical player with a thick frame and a lot of strength. He has violent and powerful hands. Walker possesses good discipline and awareness in the run game. Versatility of size to play different positions on the line. Does not build that much momentum as a pass rusher. Did not produce that well in his time at Georgia, but has the elite combination of strength and speed to succeed at the next level.
Grade: Round 2
Rashan Gary
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David Ojabo
EDGE / MICHIGAN / 6'5 / 250
Ojabo is an extremely athletic pass rusher with an ideal frame for the outside. Great twitch and acceleration to hit top speed early. Ojabo is very inexperienced and raw. It is rare to see him win with technique and right now he is a product of his athleticism. Good ability to drop back into coverage. If Ojabo develops properly, he could be a very effective pass rusher at the next level. He has all the physical tools and just needs to go to a team that will use him properly. With his injury during the pro-day, his stock has slipped. I like him to the Ravens.
Grade: Round 2
Brian Burns
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Drake Jackson
EDGE / USC / 6'4 / 250
Jackson is a very versatile and disruptive edge. He is extremely long and has a great frame for the position. Jackson possesses elite speed that allows him the ability to drop back into coverage and move sideline to sideline. Good ability to move off his blocker and make a play in the run game. Could become more of an anchor in the run game and work on his balance. Very long arms.
Grade: Round 2
Markus Golden
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Cameron Thomas
EDGE / SAN DIEGO ST. / 6'5 / 264
Thomas is a very balanced player with a great combination of strength and agility. He possesses violent hands and fluid footwork. Often faced a lot of attention against him but still put up great numbers. Very instinctive and disciplined player. Fares well against bigger tackles. Very disruptive and can blow up plays. Does not possess elite explosiveness off the line but has good timing on his release.
Grade: Round 2
Sam Hubbard
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Logan Hall
EDGE / HOUSTON / 6'6 / 278
Hall is a very strong player with great athleticism for his size. He has violent hands and impressive leg drive. He is a little tall for the position but he has a good stance with a low center of gravity. He is what they call an “inbetweener” where he is too big for edge but too small for tackle. Not a gap shooter but is a good anchor in the run game with a high motor.
Grade: Round 2
Arik Armstead
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Nik Bonitto
EDGE / OKLAHOMA / 6'3 / 240
Bonitto is a savvy pass rusher who can get skinny when needed and maneuver through the line. He has good acceleration and quick feet. More of a speed rusher and does not have pop in his hands. Not much leg drive or strength and can get knocked off in the run game. Outside linebacker who is versatile and can play on the line or back in coverage. Easily gains leverage on the inside and can shoot gaps.
Grade: Round 2
Hasson Reddick
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Kingsley Enagbare
EDGE / SOUTH CAROLINA / 6'4 / 261
Enagbare has a very long reach and makes use of his strong hands to make a play. Great energy throughout the play. Not an anchor in the run game, and can be taken out of the play by a bigger tackle. Good awareness and fluid footwork to move off his block and redirect. Plays a bit too upright and could get off his release quicker. Enagbare possesses good agility, but does not have sideline to sideline speed.
Grade: Round 3
Darrell Taylor
13
Boye Mafe
EDGE / MINNESOTA / 6'4 / 255
Mafe is an athletic and quick edge with nimble feet and a good ability to drop back in the flat. He is relatively versatile and possesses good hands and a solid motor. Mafe lacks the ideal length of an edge rusher and needs to polish his pass rush a bit more. Does not possess much of a presence in the run game and can be taken out of the play.
Grade: Round 3
Josh Uche
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Josh Paschal
EDGE / KENTUCKY / 6'3 / 278
Paschal is a thick defensive end with good strength and an ability to drive with both his upper and lower body. Paschal has strong hands and possesses the ability to gain leverage on the inside and shoot gaps. He has good energy throughout the duration of each rep. Paschal is not the most creative pass rusher and usually wins through strength. Not a huge threat on the edge and lacks bend, but can generate pressure up the middle.
Grade: Round 4
John Franklin-Myers
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Myjai Sanders
EDGE / CINCINNATI / 6'5 / 242
Sanders is a very explosive edge who has a low and powerful stance. He does not possess elite strength and will need to gain some size at the next level in order to stay on the field. Good ability to gain inside leverage with his hand movement. Good ability to redirect and move around. Could work on his body control and sometimes gets fooled by fakes.