The Put up’s Ryan Dunleavy offers his high 10 edge rushers on this yr’s NFL draft, based mostly on evaluations and conversations with individuals across the league:
1. Abdul Carter, Penn State, 6-4, 250
Sport wrecker typically in comparison with Micah Parsons. Explosive first step and deep cross rush bag. NCAA-leading 23.5 tackles for loss (12.5 sacks) in first season after transfer from off-ball linebacker. Medical doctors suggested in opposition to surgical procedure for stress fracture in proper foot. Arrested for assaulting truck driver in 2024.
2. Mykel Williams, Georgia, 6-5, 260
Coming off underwhelming five-sack season whereas enjoying via season-long ankle sprain. “Battering ram” cross rusher who bends the sting. Wants various strikes to his go-to spin. Elite closing burst behind line of scrimmage. Alignment versatility. Comparatively low snap depend. Large-game performer.
3. Mike Inexperienced, Marshall, 6-3, 251
Dominant cross rusher (NCAA-best 17 sacks) and edge-setting run-stopper (No. 2 with 22.5 tackles for loss) versus mediocre competitors. Goes for the ball on huge hits. Lacks prototypical measurement however above-average want-to hustle. Accused of sexual assault twice and denies each (no costs filed).
