Click here for a full explanation of methodology and categories used in the chart above. About the class: “Malik McDowell: Enigmatic and Supremely Talented” I have a prediction about Malik McDowell: In three years, he will either be blossoming as one of the premier young defensive linemen in the NFL or he will be “just…
It isn’t the 2016 class of interior defensive linemen, but 2017 still offers some premier talent up front, including at least a couple first-round prospects. Here’s my pre-Combine rankings of the group, along with their tape analysis, scheme fits, and round grades. 1. Jonathan Allen – Senior – Alabama – 6-2 – 291 – 22…
The 2017 NFL Draft is already being heralded as a deep class of incoming NFL talent, especially at the edge defender position, where as many as 8-10 prospects are receiving first round billing from various analysts. I’ve written about the four- and five-year draft eligible edge defenders in recent weeks, highlighting the strengths, weaknesses, and…
Many will focus on Washington’s impressive offense in their big win against Stanford. But it was the Washington Huskies pass rush that helped shut down McCaffrey and the Cardinal offense. Ryan Dukarm looks at how they did it. The Washington Huskies asserted themselves as a 2016 playoff contender with a crushing 44-6 victory over the…