2021 Senior Edge Rushers and Outside Linebackers
Carlos Basham, DE, Wake Forrest
-has good power as a pass rusher
-willing to be aggressive and go after double-teams in the pass game
-gets regular pressure as a pass rusher
-more athletic but does have some power too
-needs a quicker first step
-not as tested as a run defender
Quincy Roche, Edge, Miami (FL)
-transfer from Temple
-good speed as a pass rusher
-surprisingly strong bull rush
-decent at getting off blocks in the run game
-hard-nosed as a run defender
-very good pass rusher
Kwity Paye, DE, Michigan
-needs better instincts against the run
-good footwork on stunts
-decent pass rusher
-needs a quicker first step
-good hustle up the arc
-has decent speed for a pass rusher
Patrick Jones II, DE, Pittsburgh
-good power as a pass rusher
-athletic enough to get his hands up and bat passes down
-can win as a pass rusher to the inside, outside and with a bull rush
-pass rushes standing up instead of from a three-point stance
-capable run defender
-could be a better tackler for a college defensive lineman
Hamilcar Rashed, OLB, Oregon State
-decent run defender
-gets off blocks really well, saw him get off a double team
-too small to play 4-3 defensive end
-has to win the race to the edge to get pressure
-not great power as a pass rusher
-uses his hands well as a pass rusher
DeAngelo Malone, OLB, Western Kentucky
-needs to get stronger holding the point of attack
-gets beat in one on ones in the run game
-quick first step
-is a bit of a speed rusher
-average pass rusher
Elerson Smith, DE, Northern Iowa
-needs a better arsenal of pass rush moves
-great length
-average at one on ones in the run game
-weak hand fighter
-looked overmatched when he played Iowa State
-needs better instincts against the run
Daelin Hayes, Edge, Notre Dame
-great footspeed as a speed rusher
-good bull rush
-gets off blocks well
-above average pass rusher
-average run stopper
-needs to get stronger as a pass rusher
Charles Snowden, OLB, Virginia
-can drop back into coverage
-should be a 3-4 OLB
-needs to get stronger as a pass rusher
-needs to get off blocks better in the run game
-I would like to see him develop a rip move especially when he rushes to the inside
-average tackler
Sam Williams, OLB, Ole Miss
-good speed rusher
-converts speed to power very well as a pass rusher
-good bull rush
-more of a 3-4 OLB
-can be a good cover linebacker
-had a good amount of sacks in 2019
