Notre Dame edge rusher Isaiah Foskey has been an unstoppable force in his college career ever since becoming a starter in 2021. He has 27 sacks over the last three seasons – 23 in the previous two – and doesn’t show many signs of weakness. The only potential issue that could push Foskey down NFL Draft boards is that he may project better as a 3-4 outside linebacker and might have to work into a 4-3 defensive end role. We will see where NFL talent evaluators have him closer to the 2023 NFL Combine.
Isaiah Foskey
3-4 OLB – Notre Dame Fighting Irish
HT: 6045
WT: 260
Year: Super Sophomore
High School: De La Salle (Antioch, CA)
Rating: 4-star (0.9164)
Projected Draft Grade: Immediate Starter
Projection: 1st Round
Isaiah Foskey scouting notes
Pros:
- Shows some excellent straight-line speed.
- So explosive, stands out on tape as an annihilator when he gets a clean lick on someone.
- All of Foskey’s strength must be found in his calves and ankles. Incredibly explosive.
- Decent bend. Works well around the edge.
- Good hand usage on his speed rush.
- Vicious tackler. Arrives with an explosive hit, wraps up instantly. Takes down the quarterback well and shouldn’t draw flags.
- Good space defender. Shows the ability to play very effective contain.
- Works off the edge well to attack the run gap.
Cons:
- Not as quick or as fast as you would like to see in the backfield, especially considering his explosive ability.
- He needs to work on his finesse game consistency.
- Foskey isn’t much of a brute, could work on building up his upper body strength.
