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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Abdul Carter
EDGE | PENN ST. | 6’3 | 259
Strengths: Carter is a uniquely versatile and high-upside defender. His ability to naturally rush the passer is impressive—with top-tier production in 2024. He’s able to dip extremely low and explode off the LOS. When you combine this with his ability to make plays in space and coverage as an off-ball hybrid defender, the potential is limitless Weaknesses: Carter could develop a better counter-package, as he relies off winning the first move Bottom Line: Carter’s blend of pass-rush abilities and spatial playmaking will allow him to become a feared defender in the NFL.
Grade: Round 1
Micah Parsons
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Mike Green
EDGE | MARSHALL | 6’4 | 248
Strengths: Green is a high-upside pass-rusher. He is incredibly explosive; showing a lethal first step, an innate twitchiness, and an impressive ability to bend. Green has put up elite college production. He plays with a very high motor and has good spatial instincts. Green has a developed pass-rush arsenal and has a ton of pop in his hands Weaknesses: Green will need to add some mass at the next level and may get swallowed up sometimes in traffic. Additionally, he needs to improve at reading RPO plays Bottom Line: Green is extremely underrated and has the tools to develop into a double-digit sack artist.
Grade: Round 1
Nolan Smith
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James Pearce Jr.
EDGE | TENNESSEE | 6’5 | 243
Strengths: Pearce Jr. is a high-upside pick with a lot of likeable traits. He has tremendous length, and knows how to utilize it. Pearce Jr. is nimble in space and provides a natural athleticism. His production has been great in college. Pearce Jr.’s biggest draw is his natural mobility and versatility in space Weaknesses: Size and mass is the biggest concern for me. He can easily get swallowed up and will need to add strength at the next level. Additionally, I’d like to see him gain a more refined attack plan Bottom Line: Pearce Jr. has the tools to become a weapon in the NFL, but he’ll need to develop; and it might take a little time to be consistent.
Grade: Round 1
Brian Burns
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Mykel Williams
EDGE | GEORGIA | 6’5 | 265
Strengths: Williams has a freaky frame that looks like it was built in a lab. His biggest asset is his length and size. Williams is a stout run defender who understands how to utilize this size to disrupt lanes and generate pressure. He’s disciplined, smart, and versatile. Williams is an old-school defender with high-upside traits Weaknesses: Williams is not the most explosive pass-rusher, and his repertoire is limited. He’s not going to be a pure-sack artist Bottom Line: Williams’ length, power, and IQ will provide him with a good floor. If he’s able to develop as a pass-rusher, he could become a very solid defender in the NFL.
Grade: Round 1
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Shemar Stewart
EDGE | TEXAS A&M | 6’6 | 290
Strengths: Stewart is a powerful and thick defender. His frame will provide versatility on the line; allowing him to play on the interior and edge. Stewart has great strength at the point of attack, making his physical presence known. He’s got great acceleration and explosiveness for someone with that build Weaknesses: Stewart’s production has been modest, relative to expectation. Sometimes, he plays too upright, and will need to develop a more consistent pad-level Bottom Line: Stewart’s size, length, power, and mobility will make him an intriguing, high-upside pick.
Grade: Round 2
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Donovan Ezeiruaku
EDGE | BOSTON COLLEGE | 6’2 | 247
Strengths: Ezeiruaku is a productive edge rusher with an exciting skillset. He is very quick out of his stance, showing acceleration and a high motor. Ezeiruaku has a deep pass-rush repertoire and is able to counter after losing on the initial move. He has impressive bend and is able to sink below tackles Weaknesses: Ezeiruaku lacks play strength and can get swallowed by bigger tackles Bottom Line: If Ezeiruaku can put on some more mass, he will be a fun pass-rusher in the NFL.
Grade: Round 2
N/A
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Nic Scourton
EDGE | TEXAS A&M | 6’4 | 285
Strengths: Scourton is a compact and physical lineman. He has great functional strength at the point of attack. Yet for his size, Scourton moves very well, able to drop back into coverage and make plays in space. He’s a high motor defender with an ability to wear down lineman. Scourton has a lethal spin move that shows up on tape Weaknesses: I’d like to see Scourton’s finishing ability improve a little. Additionally, once he reaches the top of his rush, he’s a little sluggish turning the corner Bottom Line: Scourton’s size, mobility, and motor will position him as a productive and reliable defender in the NFL.
Grade: Round 2
Keion White
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JT Tuimoloau
EDGE | OHIO STATE | 6’5 | 269
Strengths: Tuimoloau is a thick defender with an NFL frame. He has a clear jolt/power from his hands, and displays functional strength at the point of attack. He’s reliable, productive, and disciplined against the run Weaknesses: Tuimoloau is not overly athletic or twitchy, and doesn’t have a deep pass-rush repertoire Bottom Line: Tuimoloau’s size, strength, and reliability will make him a high-end rotational lineman in the NFL.
Grade: Round 2
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Jack Sawyer
EDGE | OHIO STATE | 6’5 | 260
Strengths: Sawyer is a high-motor defender who shows a ton of effort on tape. He has a good frame and effectively converts speed to power out of his stance. He’s a great tackler in space, and consistently gravitates toward the ball Weaknesses: For his size, Sawyer surprisingly can get swallowed up by bigger tackles. He’s not overly agile and needs to develop a more naunced pass-rush plan; usually relying on tools to get it done Bottom Line: Sawyer’s frame, vision, and motor will make him a quality lineman in the NFL.
Grade: Round 2
Sam Hubbard
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Princely Umanmielen
EDGE | OLE MISS | 6’4 | 255
Strengths: Umanmielen is a flexible EDGE rusher with a ton of upside. He’s demonstrated an ability to consistently generate pressure. Umanmielen is athletic, explosive, and can fly by tackles Weaknesses: I’d like to see Umanmielen add some mass and improve his physicality; he can oftentimes can swallowed at the point of attack. Additionally, he’s more of a long strider, and not overly twitchy Bottom Line: Umanmielen has the tools to become a good situational pass-rusher, capable of putting good numbers.
Grade: Round 3
N/A
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Josaiah Stewart
EDGE | MICHIGAN | 6’1 | 245
Strengths: Stewart is a freaky athlete with high-upside traits. He explodes out of his stance, and demonstrates impressive burst in pursuit. Stewart is a twitchy and agile defender who can blow past tackles. His production in 2024 was great. Weaknesses: Stewart lacks the length and frame you’d want to see from a top pick. He oftentimes gets swallowed by bigger tackles and lost in traffic Bottom Line: Fit will be everything for Stewart, who could find a niche role that allows him to make big plays.
Grade: Round 3
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Landon Jackson
EDGE | ARKANSAS | 6’7 | 280
Strengths: Jackson is a big, stout defender with a very high floor. He’s got a monstrous frame with great length; yet moves efficiently for his size. Jackson has powerful hands, and utilizes them effectively. He displays strength at the point of attack. Jackson’s biggest asset is his vision, patience, and discipline against the run Weaknesses: Jackson is more of a smooth glider; he’s not overly agile or twitchy, and doesn’t provide freaky pass-rush abilities Bottom Line: With his motor, IQ, and size, Jackson can be a very reliable run defender at the next level.
Grade: Round 3
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Kyle Kennard
EDGE | SOUTH CAR. | 6’1 | 245
Strengths: Kennard is a long and explosive defender who moves very well in space. He shows impressive bend on tape and has a natural fluidity to his game. Kennard has a great motor and plays with toughness. He’s a natural pass-rusher who can generate pressure with ease Weaknesses: Kennard could still add some mass at the next level. Additionally, his pass-rush plan needs to become more developed Bottom Line: Kennard has the explosiveness and toughness to become a solid pass-rusher in the NFL.
Grade: Round 3
Yannick Ngakoue
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Bradyn Swinson
EDGE | LSU | 6’4 | 250
Strengths: Swinson is an athletic and physical EDGE rusher. He has a big, long, and imposing frame, showing solid flashes of play strength. Yet Swinson is also athletic and explosive. He shows a nice motor on tape, always fighting after the rep Weaknesses: Swinson is very raw to me. He doesn’t yet have a plan of attack and usually looks like he’s just barrelling forward, hoping that he can win. I’d like for his eyes to become more disciplined and see him take better angles Bottom Line: Swinson has the physical tools to develop into a productive player under the right coaching.
Grade: Round 4
N/A
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Jared Ivey
EDGE | OLE MISS | 6’6 | 285
Strengths: Ivey is an experienced and versatile defender. He has great size; displaying excellent length and good mass. I like the way he uses his hands to disrupt. Ivey has the strength and discipline to make plays in the run game Weaknesses: Ivey often plays with too high of a pad level and doesn’t have much horsepower to his game. He’s not as fluid as you’d like him to be; sometimes looking a little slow around the edges Bottom Line: Ivey has the size to be a rotational depth piece, but lacks mobility I want to see.
Grade: Round 4
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Ashton Gillotte
EDGE | LOUISVILLE | 6’3 | 275
Strengths: Gillotte is a strong and imposing lineman with versatility to play on the intrior and edge. He shows good functional strength at the point of attack and has the size to be a volume defender in the NFL. Gillotte has very nice discipline and vision in the run game, showing a good ability to stay integral within his lanes and make a play on the ball Weaknesses: Gillotte lacks explosiveness and twitch and won’t be overly dangerous in that regard. He sometimes lacks a pass-rush plan/repertoire and is also a little bit of an inbetweener Bottom Line: Gillotte has the size, strength, and discipline to be a good rotational lineman.