#01 - Jared Verse ED Florida State
Positives
+Overwhelming power; some of the best I have ever seen since I started doing this
+Explosive get off
+Quick active hands
+Go-to moves: Hesi, bull rush, chop/swim
+Good finisher score and weighted pressure rates in true pass play situations
Areas of Improvement
-Lacks bend; he can struggle at the top of the rush and ride past the collision point
-The overwhelming power seen in pass rush may be tied more to his speed-power conversion and his bodies efficiency as run block abilities can be neutralized
-Missed tackles
Quick Hit
Powerful edge rusher who bullies every offensive lineman in his path. His speed-to-power conversion is some of, if not the best I have ever seen since I started doing this coming out of college. His developed go-to moves with his quick and active hands can be devastating, especially once he starts mixing in his hesitation footwork. He has his limitations and things to work on, tackling included, but his athleticism, effort, and power are high-end tools.Grade: (92.45) - 1st Round Grade
#02 - Dallas Turner ED Alabama
Positives
+Elite positional length
+Explosive athlete with legit quickness off the line of scrimmage
+Great hip flexibility to bend and get under blocks
+Has moments that flash some elite intelligence in run game
+Hands can be just as quick as his feet
+Can attain good leverage as pass rusher with excellent stab move
Areas of Improvement
-Height and weight are under positional average
-Lighter lower half shows as run blocker, struggles to anchor, stack, and shed
-Pass rush plan needs diversification
-Poor tackler
-Highly penalized
-Rush the passer at lower percentage in relation to opportunity snaps
Quick Hit
Turner is an odd build whose physical makeup plays really well into his style of play. His size and athletic ability allow him to play fast and fluid, giving him the benefits of a great first step, the ability to corner, and dip. His unorthodox length for his build combined with his quickness and height allow him to get hands on first and lock in leverage, stunning offensive linemen. There are areas of improvement needed in the run game, and he needs to diversify his pass rush, but at the end of the day, he has all the makings of a high-end 3-4 outside linebacker.Grade: (92.05) - 1st Round Grade
#03 - Demeioun "Chop" Robinson ED Penn State
Positives
+Lightning quick player whose first step can be even more devastating attacking inside
+Displays good power, has some nice wins bull rushing from interior
+Really nice bend
+Plays with great control for someone so souped-up
+Despite size I see real potential to wreak havoc against the run game
Areas of Improvement
-Winning solely as a speed rusher will get him nowhere at the next level
-While he had quick wins and gained tallies in the hurry column; he tended to struggle to finish with contact
-Limited opportunities in run defense likely due to size concerns
Quick Hit
Souped-up defender who I believe will get a lot more snaps in the NFL than in college. Speed, power, with self-restraint/patience, scouts have to be in love with this guy. I too understand the size concerns, but every year we see smaller and smaller guys who play stronger and faster than ever, with Robinson maybe topping that list now. I will not let his size get in the way of what my eyes tell me, and everyone always says, when it comes to edge rushers, bet on elite traits and worry about the polish later.Grade: (91.15) - 1st Round Grade
#04 - Laiatu Latu ED UCLA
Positives
+Technically refined pass rusher with large move toolkit and active hands and footwork
+Good bend, very smooth mover
+Covers ground with long strides
+Good football intelligence
+High effort player
Areas of Improvement
-Routinely plays with poor pad level
-Can loose leverage as run blocker due to pad level
-Limited length
-Missed tackles
Quick Hit
Latu is a technically refined, intelligent football player. He is a solid athlete with good bend that allows him to corner well. If his sound play and athletic ability don't get him there, his effort might. Latu can really take his play to another level by getting consistent with his pad level. All in all, a fun player with a great story.Red Flag: Neck injury in 2020 that forced him to retire initially
Grade: (90.825) - 1st Round Grade
#05 - Marshawn Kneeland ED Western Michigan
Positives
+Good size with great length
+Explosive athlete, I am much higher on his quickness than others
+Plays with type of violence and motor that any coach dreams of
+Generates some legit power
+Sets edge very well
+Versatility; has dropped into coverage and seemed comfortable and blitzed from off the line
+Has enough fluidity to him
Areas of Improvement
-Feel like there can be some hand placement issues that zap his strength
-Lacks pass rush move set
-Can stall out and lack of counters keep him out of the play
Quick Hit
This is my type of player, very well-rounded, gives you some creativity across the line. High motor and violent player who doesn't need to come off the field during certain situations. I think he is a coach's dream.Grade: (87.1) - 2nd Round Grade
#06 - Austin Booker ED Kansas
Positives
+Better on field athlete than tested, good get off
+Some moves that he goes to
+Uses his length very well
+Strong hands contribute to a nice push-pull move
+Does a good job to stay clean as a run blocker
+Has pulled out the ghost move a few times
Areas of Improvement
-Well below average size for position
-Struggled to finish his pressures
-Penalties
-Stronger tackles can swallow him whole
-Pad height can get a little high
Quick Hit
I like Booker, he is someone who can win a variety of ways and doesn't let the preconceived notion of his thinner frame get in his way. He has enough bend to win via cornering and has the length and hands to jar and push tackles backwards. Asa run blocker the length is of great advantage along with the strong hands. He does a real nice job of being evasive and being clean on the play to go make a play.
Grade: (85.3) - 2nd Round Grade
#07 - Adisa Isaac ED Penn State
Positives
+Good speed and burst off the line
+Good length and he knows how to us it
+Heat-seeker, can really lay the boom on you
+Active hands
+Vast improvements to rush statistics in true pass situations
+Intelligent run stopper; diagnosis' quickly, stays square, and attacks
Areas of Improvement
-Lighter frame, needs better anchor
-Bend and change of direction show some limitations which is shocking for size and athleticism
-Linear rushes can stall, needs counters
Quick Hit
Isaac is a really fun player, his intelligence shows up all over the tape. He is a good athlete with good length. He can play every down and has a heat-seeker mentality when it comes to punishing ball carriers. Coaches are gonna love this guy.
Red Flag: Torn Achilles 2021
Grade: (83.225) - 3rd Round Grade
#08 - Darius Robinson ED Missouri
Positives
+Stone cold hands; quick and stunning
+Plays the run well, natural length and mass give him easy functional strength; he can stack and shed easily
+Carries his elite size very well
+On field athleticism is better than tested
Areas of Improvement
-Limited athlete, burst, speed, and change of direction are not up to par
-Minimal bend
-Lack of a developed pass rush plan
-Plays too upright
Quick Hit
Robinson is a large human with eye-popping power. As a pass rusher and run defender, he overpowers defenders, disrupting plays rather quickly. Unfortunately, I don't come out as high on Robinson as some of the professionals I follow. I don't see a bad player, but I don't see someone who ticks every box needed to be a highly rated prospect.Grade: (80.9) - 3rd Round Grade
#09 - Chris Braswell ED Alabama
Positives
+High end speed and burst, has the range and shows the effort to chase down from the backside
+Active hands and a few developed moves
+Shows some ability to flatten at the top of the rush
Areas of Improvement
-Bend can be inconsistent
-Lower pass rush reps than others
-Rush can stall and he lacks counters at this point
-Power head on is lackluster
Quick Hit
He has found success in the reps he was given, he has good athleticism with average edge rusher size. He has active hands and some move development. I think the power can be there, maybe some technical refinement can bring it out of him. I don't see a high end guy but someone who can have impact in the right situations.
Grade: (80.575) - 3rd Round Grade
#10 - Jonah Elliss ED Utah
Positives
+Legit spin move
+Technically refined pass rusher with large active hands
+Never out of the fight, has plan and counters at his disposal
+Large, strong hands that will secure a tackle alone
+Outrageous motor and hyper active style of play
Areas of Improvement
-Lacks ideal size
-Frantic play style can lead to unorganized feet
-Limited bend
-Lacking punch and anchor to support against the run
Grade: (77.475) - 4th Round Grade
#11 - Mohamed Kamara ED Colorado State
Positives
+High level burst very explosive player
+Aggressive play style
+Good bend
+Not as inept in power department as one would expect at his size
Areas of Improvement
-Aggressive style has led to heavy penalties and missed tackles
-Very undersized with very small hands
-Wins mainly off his pure speed, needs to learn to do more and add variance
Grade: (77.475) - 4th Round Grade
#12 - Javon Solomon ED Troy
Positives
+Highly effective pass rusher who finishes with sacks
+Large hands
+Good length
+Solid explosiveness
+Terrific bend and ability to flatten at the top of the rush
+Solid development of pass rush moves
Areas of Improvement
-Significant deficiency in height department for position
-Large individuals can swallow him
-Feel like he is an inefficient accelerator, better technique can make him even better
-Limited mass has him struggle to power over defenders
Grade: (77.475) - 4th Round Grade
#13 - Gabriel Murphy ED UCLA
Positives
+Explosive athlete
+Intelligent run defender; good evader as he slips in to make tackles at or behind the line
Areas of Improvement
-Struggles to finish his rushes
-Highly penalized
-Under sized with very poor arm length for position
-Tight hips, limited bend for type of pass rusher
Grade: (77.275) - 4th Round Grade
#14 - Xavier Thomas ED Clemson
Positives
+First step quickness is high level
+Flashes some high level football intelligence
+Good bend
+Effort player
Areas of Improvement
-Struggles to finish his rushes
-limited physicality, tackles can take advantage
-Still has not developed refined pass rush moves
Grade: (74.275) - 5th Round Grade
#15 - Brennan Jackson ED Washington State
Positives
+Hard nose power rusher whose first contact is jarring enough to get a nice push
+Spin counter move when stalled
+Batted ball focus when he knows he can't get there to effect the throw
+Good speed
Areas of Improvement
-Limited explosiveness
-Strength can be outmatched and his rush can stall
-Limited bend
-Two trick linear pass rusher as of now
Grade: (72.275) - 5th Round Grade
#16 - Bralen Trice ED Washington
Positives
+Good power in well built frame for size
+Plays with a good motor
Areas of Improvement
-Undersized
-Limited bender
-Lacks refined moves and counters
-Struggles to finish the rush
-Limited mover
-Tunnel vision
Grade: (69.225) - 7th Round/PFA Grade
#17 - Jalyx Hunt ED Houston Christian
Positives
+High level athlete, explosive with range to make make plays in pursuit+Great length and hand size
+Good bend
Areas of Improvement
-Needs to clean up first step to fully unlock athletic ability-Clear lack of feel for the position
-High pad level
-Zero anchor
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