Pro Football Weekly Draft Guide 2019 by Greg Gabriel

Author:Greg Gabriel [Gabriel, Greg]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Sports, Fantasy Sports
Amazon: B07NF1138R
Publisher: Pro Football Weekly
Published: 2019-07-15T00:00:00+00:00

Teams had to act fast to land

State’s Nick Bosa and Kentucky’s Josh

an edge rusher in the 2018

Allen. The others who figure into that

draft. NC State’s Bradley

mix include Clelin Ferrell (Clemson),

Chubb lasted only until the

Jachai Polite (Florida), Montez Sweat

fifth pick, and the Saints

(Mississippi State) and Brian Burns

traded their 2019 first-rounder just to

(Florida State). Other highly respected

get a crack at landing UTSA’s Marcus

rushers who could go after that include

Davenport with the 14th selection. After

Jaylon Ferguson (Louisiana Tech) and

that, no true edge rusher went until

D’Andre Walker (Georgia).

Harold Landry, who was drafted 41st

Bosa is a presumptive top-three pick

overall.

despite only playing three games his fi-

That was considered a weak

nal season for the Buckeyes before shut-

ADE

class at the position. This

ting it down with an eye on the draft

year, however, could be

following a core muscle injury. Why so

one of the better bounties

highly touted? Well, the brother of the

A

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Nick Bosa

in recent memory. Even if the DL talent

Chargers’ Joey Bosa was able to put up similar college SITION GR

is a bit more loaded inside, there are plenty

production to the former No. 3 overall pick despite play-PO

of outside rushers in the first-round picture,

ing 600 fewer snaps at OSU.

followed by several more who could come off the Allen could threaten Bosa’s mantle as EDGE1 in this board shortly thereafter.

draft. He was among the most improved players from Among the pass rushers who could be considered

2017 in collecting 17 sacks and five forced fumbles in a Round 1 talents are two top-10 possibilities in Ohio dominant season for the Wildcats.

1NICK

draft. Nick is not quite as tall or as big as

athleticism. Runs well and has very

BOSA

big brother Joey, but he is damn good in

good change of direction. Explosive.

his own right. Very quick and explosive

Quick off the ball, stays low and can

OHIO STATE

with a great first step. Consistently ag-

redirect with his pass rush. Gets under

YEAR: JUNIOR

gressive with a non-stop motor. Equal-

his opponent. Chases and gets to the

HT: 6-3 3/4 e | WT: 264 e | 40: 4.69 e

ly productive vs. run and pass. Uses

ball from the back side. Good drop and

GRADE: A | RTG: 7.2 | PROJ: RD 1

his speed and hands to fly off the edge

shows awareness in coverage. Very

but also get lows in his bull rush. Very

CAREER STATISTICS

productive 2018 season. Quick to read

good using countermoves. Shows great

YEAR

GP

TKL

TFL

SACK

PD

FF FR

and react — good instincts. Strong run

2016 12

29

7.0

5.0

0

0 0

pursuit ability and does catch plays

defender who is quick to shed and easily

from behind. Has the skill set to play in

2017 14

34 16.0

8.5

2

2 0

holds the point. Going into his senior

any defense and is athletic and flexible

year, Allen needed to add strength, get

2018

3

14

6.0

4.0

0

0 0

enough to drop into coverage in a 3-4.

off blocks quicker and play with better

TOT 29

77 29.0 17.5

2

2 0

Will be used mostly as a pass rusher

down-after-down consistency. Mission

(RENOUNCED FINAL YEAR OF ELIGIBILITY)

regardless of the scheme. With his bro-

accomplished.

STRONG POINTS • Terrific edge player

ther already playing in the league, Nick

WEAK POINTS • Had many coming into

vs. both the run and pass. Non-stop motor

“gets it.” He won’t go through the usual

this last season but he turned most of

and plays hard every snap.

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