Gregory Rousseau**, 3-4OLB, Miami
Height: 6-6. Weight: 260.
Projected 40 Time: 4.82.
Projected Round (2021): 1. View Ranking History 1/16/21: Rousseau has been the consensus top defensive end prospect for the 2021 NFL Draft, but some team sources feel that Rousseau is overrated and rate other prospects over him.
9/5/20: Rousseau was one of the best edge defenders in college football during 2019. Despite being a redshirt freshman, he collected 15.5 sacks with two forced fumbles and 54 tackles on the year. Rousseau has an excellent skill set with upside to develop.
His development could be slowed down by his decision to opt out of the 2020 season. There is no substitute for experience and a year of refining pass-rushing moves, getting off blocks, taking on double teams, and improving technique. Thus, Rousseau will enter the NFL as a 1-year wonder who could require more developmental time. He might be a top-10 pick, but he will be more raw and underdeveloped compared to other recent high first-round defensive ends like Jadeveon Clowney, Myles Garrett, Bradley Chubb, and the Bosa brothers.
Career Stats
Season
Team
Games
SackUA
SackA
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
2019
Miami (FL)
13
14
3
15.5
22
54
2
2018
Miami (FL)
2
0
0
0
0
5
0
Game Log
Date
Opponent
Result
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
9/10/2020
UAB
W 31 - 14
0
0
0
0
9/19/2020
@ Louisville
W 47 - 34
0
0
0
0
9/26/2020
Florida St.
W 52 - 10
0
0
0
0
10/10/2020
@ Clemson
L 17 - 42
0
0
0
0
10/17/2020
Pittsburgh
W 31 - 19
0
0
0
0
10/24/2020
Virginia
W 19 - 14
0
0
0
0
11/6/2020
@ NC State
W 44 - 41
0
0
0
0
11/14/2020
@ Virginia Tech
W 25 - 24
0
0
0
0
12/5/2020
@ Duke
W 48 - 0
0
0
0
0
12/12/2020
North Carolina
L 26 - 62
0
0
0
0
Kwity Paye*, 3-4OLB, Michigan
Height: 6-4. Weight: 277.
Projected 40 Time: 4.79.
Projected Round (2021): 1-2. View Ranking History 1/16/21: Paye had an excellent start to the season with a multi-sack game against Minnesota. Over 2020, he showed improved pass-rushing moves and the versatility to line up on the inside at tackle in the sub package. With Paye's size, speed, athleticism and improving technique, he looks like a potential first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
9/5/20: Paye had an impressive junior year, as he was a well-balanced defender at the point of attack. Paye's developed strength helps him set the edge and hold his ground. He also showed pass-rush ability with upside and he could improve with more experience. Paye has the upside to be a riser.
Career Stats
Season
Team
Games
SackUA
SackA
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
2020
Michigan
4
2
0
2
4
16
0
2019
Michigan
12
5
3
6.5
15
50
0
2018
Michigan
13
2
0
2
7
28
1
2017
Michigan
8
0
2
1
3
5
0
Game Log
Date
Opponent
Result
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
10/24/2020
@ Minnesota
W 49 - 24
2
3
4
0
10/31/2020
Michigan St.
L 24 - 27
0
0
3
0
11/7/2020
@ Indiana
L 21 - 38
0
1
5
0
11/14/2020
Wisconsin
L 11 - 49
0
0
0
0
11/21/2020
@ Rutgers
W 48 - 42 (3OT)
0
0
0
0
11/28/2020
Penn St.
L 17 - 27
0
0
4
0
Rashad Weaver*, 3-4OLB, Pittsburgh
Height: 6-5. Weight: 270.
Projected 40 Time: 4.8.
Projected Round (2021): 1-2. View Ranking History 1/16/21: Weaver played well in 2020, putting steady pressure on the quarterback. Coming off an injury, Weaver looked good, showing speed and athleticism off the edge. He has good size and athletic versatility. Weaver could be a riser in the draft process. There is a wide variety in grades on Weaver, with some teams having him as a potential late first-rounder and others having him as a potential high third-round pick. His medical exam will be important.
9/5/20: Weaver had a strong 2018 season to get on the radar for NFL advance scouts, but his redshirt junior year ended before it started with a season-ending injury suffered in training camp. If Weaver can stay healthy and build on his 2018 production, he could be a riser for the 2021 NFL Draft.
Career Stats
Season
Team
Games
SackUA
SackA
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
2020
Pittsburgh
9
6
3
7.5
17
35
3
2018
Pittsburgh
14
6
1
6.5
16
47
2
2017
Pittsburgh
12
3
0
3
7
28
0
Game Log
Date
Opponent
Result
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
9/12/2020
Austin Peay
W 55 - 0
0
0
0
0
9/19/2020
Syracuse
W 21 - 10
2
4
7
0
9/26/2020
Louisville
W 23 - 20
1.5
3
4
1
10/3/2020
NC State
L 29 - 30
0
0
3
0
10/10/2020
@ Boston College
L 30 - 31 (1OT)
1
2
2
1
10/17/2020
@ Miami (FL)
L 19 - 31
0
2
4
0
10/24/2020
Notre Dame
L 3 - 45
0
1
3
0
11/7/2020
@ Florida St.
W 41 - 17
1
2
4
0
11/21/2020
Virginia Tech
W 47 - 14
0
1
3
0
11/28/2020
@ Clemson
L 17 - 52
2
2
5
1
12/10/2020
@ Georgia Tech
W 34 - 20
0
0
0
0
Zaven Collins, 3-4OLB, Tulsa
Height: 6-4. Weight: 256.
Projected 40 Time: 4.78.
Projected Round (2021): 1-2. View Ranking History 1/16/21: To open the 2020 season, Collins was very good against Oklahoma State, recording three sacks and six tackles. That set the tone for him to produce a phenomenal 2020 season that featured a ton of splash plays, including an overtime pick-six walk-off winner against Tulane. Collins is big, quick, and a versatile athlete who displays some ability to drop into coverage, makes tackles in the run game, and rush the passer.
After some skepticism from NFL scouts at the start of the fall, they are raving about Collins at the end of the season. They feel he could be a 4-3 Sam linebacker or Mike - middle - linebacker while also being a great fit as an outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense. The 6-foot-4, 260-pound Collins has showed explosive speed, athleticism, an ability to cover, and play in space. In the 2021 NFL Draft, Collins should go no lower than the second round.
9/5/20: Collins has good height, weight and length to be an outside linebacker in the NFL. He was a solid run defender for Tulsa during the past two seasons. The senior needs to improve his pass-coverage ability and production for his draft stock to rise.
Career Stats
Season
Team
Games
SackUA
SackA
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
2020
Tulsa
7
4
0
4
13
52
2
2019
Tulsa
12
2
0
2
10
97
0
2018
Tulsa
12
1
1
1.5
12
85
1
2017
Tulsa
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Game Log
Date
Opponent
Result
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
9/19/2020
@ Oklahoma St.
L 7 - 16
3
4
6
0
9/26/2020
@ Arkansas St.
-
0
0
0
0
10/3/2020
@ UCF
W 34 - 26
0
4
10
0
10/23/2020
@ South Fla.
W 42 - 13
0
1
6
1
10/30/2020
East Carolina
W 34 - 30
0
0
6
1
11/14/2020
SMU
W 28 - 24
1
2
6
0
11/19/2020
Tulane
W 30 - 24 (2OT)
0
1
15
0
11/28/2020
@ Houston
-
0
0
0
0
12/5/2020
@ Navy
W 19 - 6
0
1
3
0
12/19/2020
@ Cincinnati
-
0
0
0
0
Joe Tryon*, 3-4OLB, Washington
Height: 6-5. Weight: 262.
Projected 40 Time: 4.73.
Projected Round (2021): 1-2. View Ranking History 1/16/21: Tryon did not opt back in for the Pac-12's pandemic-shortened season.
9/5/20: After serving as a backup during his freshman season, Tryon broke out in 2019 as one of the top pass-rushers in the Pac-12. He totaled eight sacks with 41 tackles and one pass batted on the year.
Tryon has a lot of upside, but needs refinement in run defense and to develop his pass-rushing moves. The selfish and foolish Pac-12 presidents and commissioner Larry Scott made the decision to cancel the 2020 season though, protecting their job security over considering the science that football players are more likely to die in a car accident driving to practice than from covid-19. Tryon is one of the players who is really hurt by this decision, as he opted to make the jump to the NFL even though he needed more developmental snaps.
Career Stats
Season
Team
Games
SackUA
SackA
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
2019
Washington
13
8
0
8
14
41
0
2018
Washington
12
1
0
1
2
19
0
2017
Washington
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Game Log
Date
Opponent
Result
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
11/14/2020
Oregon St.
W 27 - 21
0
0
0
0
11/21/2020
Arizona
W 44 - 27
0
0
0
0
11/28/2020
Utah
W 24 - 21
0
0
0
0
12/5/2020
Stanford
L 26 - 31
0
0
0
0
Joseph Ossai*, 3-4OLB, Texas
Height: 6-4. Weight: 255.
Projected 40 Time: 4.71.
Projected Round (2021): 2-3. View Ranking History 1/16/21: Ossai was a real presence for the Texas defense in 2020. He was all over the field to help lead his team to an overtime win over Oklahoma State, but Ossai did not produce as well in other contests. Ossai has pass-rush upside and plays with a good motor. Team sources say they see Ossai as a fit to be a 3-4 outside linebacker in the NFL.
9/5/20: Ossai earned a starting spot for the Longhorns in 2019 and had a breakout sophomore year. He made some big plays in pass defense, getting after the quarterback and creating a number of splash plays. If Ossai can build on his sophomore season, he has the potential to be a riser as an upperclassman.
Career Stats
Season
Team
Games
SackUA
SackA
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
2020
Texas
9
5
0
5
20
55
3
2019
Texas
13
5
0
5
16
82
1
2018
Texas
14
1
0
1
1
20
1
Game Log
Date
Opponent
Result
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
9/12/2020
UTEP
W 59 - 3
0
1
8
0
9/26/2020
@ Texas Tech
W 63 - 56 (1OT)
0
1
3
0
10/3/2020
TCU
L 31 - 33
1
5
11
1
10/10/2020
Oklahoma @ Dallas, Texas
L 45 - 53 (4OT)
0
2
9
1
10/24/2020
Baylor
W 27 - 16
0
0
3
0
10/31/2020
@ Oklahoma St.
W 41 - 34 (1OT)
3
7
12
1
11/7/2020
West Virginia
W 17 - 13
0
1
3
0
11/27/2020
Iowa St.
L 20 - 23
0
1
3
0
12/5/2020
@ Kansas St.
W 69 - 31
1
2
3
0
Patrick Jones, 3-4OLB, Pittsburgh
Height: 6-5. Weight: 260.
Projected 40 Time: 4.77.
Projected Round (2021): 2-4. View Ranking History 1/16/21: Jones enjoyed a strong 2020 season and led the nation in sacks for a time. He needs to get stronger and fill out his frame for the NFL, but he has good speed and length off the edge. His best fit could come as a 3-4 outside linebacker as a pro. Some teams have Jones graded as high as Round 2 of the 2021 NFL Draft, while some others like him less and have him in the early fourth round.
9/5/20: Jones had a very good 2019 season and was one of the best edge defenders in the ACC. He was solid in the ground game and productive in the pass rush. It wasn't his first year of solid tape, as he was productive in a backup rotational role as a sophomore. If Jones can get stronger and continues to improve his pass rush, he could rise as a senior.
Hamilcar Rashed Jr., 3-4OLB, Oregon State
Height: 6-4. Weight: 236.
Projected 40 Time: 4.74.
Projected Round (2021): 3-4. View Ranking History 1/16/21: Rashed made some stops in the ground game in 2020, but did not record a sack. He could use a big performance at the Senior Bowl to help himself.
9/5/20: Rashed was a dangerous edge rusher and one of the most prolific quarterback hunters in college football during the 2019 season. As a run defender, he showed improvement on the edge. Rashed should add weight to his frame to fit as a 3-4 edge rusher in the NFL. He is too undersized to play 4-3 defensive end, so he would have to be a Sam - strong side - linebacker who helps in passing situations.
Career Stats
Season
Team
Games
SackUA
SackA
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
2020
Oregon St.
6
0
0
0
2
22
1
2019
Oregon St.
12
13
2
14
24
62
2
2018
Oregon St.
12
2
1
2.5
13
52
1
2017
Oregon St.
12
0
0
0
0
6
0
Game Log
Date
Opponent
Result
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
11/7/2020
Washington St.
L 28 - 38
0
0
2
0
11/14/2020
@ Washington
L 21 - 27
0
0
4
0
11/21/2020
California
W 31 - 27
0
1
3
0
11/27/2020
Oregon
W 41 - 38
0
0
5
1
12/5/2020
@ Utah
L 24 - 30
0
1
6
0
12/12/2020
Stanford
L 24 - 27
0
0
2
0
12/19/2020
Arizona St.
-
0
0
0
0
DeAngelo Malone, 3-4OLB, Western Kentucky
Height: 6-4. Weight: 230.
Projected 40 Time: 4.72.
Projected Round (2021): 3-4. View Ranking History 1/16/21: Malone had a good season for Western Kentucky.
9/5/20: Malone provided a lot of big plays in the backfield during the 2019 season with a tremendous 21 tackles for a loss and 11.5 sacks. It was a big jump over his sophomore year, and Malone needs to stay consistent with splash plays to rise as a senior. Considering his size, Malone will have to be a more traditional linebacker in the NFL and not a full-time edge rusher, so showing pass-coverage ability would help his stock for the 2021 NFL Draft.
Career Stats
Season
Team
Games
SackUA
SackA
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
2020
Western Ky.
11
6
0
6
12
65
2
2019
Western Ky.
13
10
3
11.5
23
99
1
2018
Western Ky.
12
5
2
6
12
60
2
2017
Western Ky.
11
1
1
1.5
2
25
0
Game Log
Date
Opponent
Result
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
9/12/2020
@ Louisville
L 21 - 35
1
4
8
1
9/19/2020
Liberty
L 24 - 30
0
1
9
0
10/3/2020
@ Middle Tenn.
W 20 - 17
1
1
5
0
10/10/2020
Marshall
L 14 - 38
0
1
7
0
10/17/2020
@ UAB
L 14 - 37
0
1
5
0
10/24/2020
Chattanooga
W 13 - 10
0
0
7
0
10/31/2020
@ BYU
L 10 - 41
0
0
1
0
11/7/2020
@ Fla. Atlantic
L 6 - 10
2
2
12
0
11/14/2020
Southern Miss.
W 10 - 7
2
2
5
0
11/21/2020
FIU
W 38 - 21
0
0
6
1
12/6/2020
@ Charlotte
W 37 - 19
0
0
0
0
12/26/2020
Georgia St. @Mobile, AL
-
0
0
0
0
Tyreke Smith*, 3-4OLB, Ohio State
Height: 6-4. Weight: 267.
Projected 40 Time: 4.8.
Projected Round (2021): 3-5. View Ranking History 1/16/21: In limited action because of a lot of cancellations in 2020, Smith was solid. He started slowly, but he was coming alive in the final regular-season games for Ohio State. He should go back to the Buckeyes for 2021.
9/5/20: Smith is a talented player who is likely to rise in the 2021 NFL Draft process. He flashed as a backup during his sophomore season, but was buried on the depth chart. With Chase Young now in Washington, Smith had a chance to be a featured edge defender for the Buckeyes, but the season is canceled. Smith could still be a fast-rising prospect for the 2022 NFL Draft if he decides to return to Ohio State.
Career Stats
Season
Team
Games
SackUA
SackA
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
2020
Ohio St.
5
1
0
1
1
7
0
2019
Ohio St.
11
3
0
3
5
12
0
2018
Ohio St.
11
0
0
0
0
9
0
Game Log
Date
Opponent
Result
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
10/24/2020
Nebraska
W 52 - 17
0
0
0
0
10/31/2020
@ Penn St.
W 38 - 25
0
0
1
0
11/7/2020
Rutgers
W 49 - 27
0
0
3
0
11/21/2020
Indiana
W 42 - 35
0
0
0
0
12/5/2020
@ Michigan St.
W 52 - 12
1
1
3
0
12/19/2020
Northwestern @Indianapolis, IN
-
0
0
0
0
Quincy Roche, 3-4OLB, Miami
Height: 6-4. Weight: 235.
Projected 40 Time: 4.69.
Projected Round (2021): 3-5. View Ranking History 1/16/21: Roche was solid for Miami in 2020. He has the look of a 3-4 outside linebacker for the NFL if he isn't too stiff.
9/5/20: Roche decided to transfer from Temple following the 2019 season and landed at Miami. Over three seasons in Philadelphia, he totaled 26 sacks.
Roche has created a buzz in the scouting community, and scouts feel he will get bigger. Team evaluators really like his initial explosion off the snap and how he closes on the quarterback. They feel he will get develop as he ages and grows in a pro strength and conditioning program.
One team source said they had graded Roche as a fourth- to fifth-rounder, but three others said Round 3 and one said third- to fourth-rounder. However, Roche could rise if he works out well. There are a few issues that keep teams from grading him in the early rounds, and the most cited one is lower body stiffness. Source feel there is a lack of lower body strength and believe he doesn't play hard all the time. Thus, Roche could improve his grade if he gets stronger in the lower body while also showing an improved motor in 2020.
Career Stats
Season
Team
Games
SackUA
SackA
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
2020
Miami (FL)
10
3
3
4.5
18
45
2
2019
Temple
13
12
2
13
20
49
1
2018
Temple
13
6
0
6
9
57
2
2017
Temple
13
7
0
7
12
27
3
Game Log
Date
Opponent
Result
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
8/31/2019
Bucknell
W 56 - 12
0
0
0
0
9/14/2019
Maryland
W 20 - 17
1
1
5
0
9/21/2019
@ Buffalo
L 22 - 38
0
0
1
0
9/28/2019
Georgia Tech
W 24 - 2
1
1
2
0
10/3/2019
@ East Carolina
W 27 - 17
1
2
2
0
10/12/2019
Memphis
W 30 - 28
0
1
1
0
10/19/2019
@ SMU
L 21 - 45
0
0
1
0
10/26/2019
UCF
L 21 - 63
0
0
5
0
11/7/2019
@ South Fla.
W 17 - 7
3.5
4
6
0
11/16/2019
Tulane
W 29 - 21
3
6
12
1
11/23/2019
@ Cincinnati
L 13 - 15
1.5
2
7
0
11/30/2019
UConn
W 49 - 17
2
2
2
0
12/27/2019
North Carolina @ Annapolis, Md.
L 13 - 55
0
1
5
0
Elerson Smith, 3-4OLB, Northern Iowa
Height: 6-7. Weight: 245.
Projected 40 Time: 4.84.
Projected Round (2021): 3-5. View Ranking History 1/16/21: Smith declared for the 2021 NFL Draft and accepted an invitation to the Senior Bowl.
9/5/20: Smith put together good sack production in 2018, but then he exploded as a junior with the third-most sacks in the FCS. Smith has good length and it would help him to have a good showing at an all-star game. For the NFL, it would help Smith to gain some weight and fill out his frame.
Career Stats
Season
Team
Games
SackUA
SackA
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
2020
UNI
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2019
UNI
15
13
2
14
26
63
5
2018
UNI
13
7
1
7.5
12
19
1
2017
UNI
10
0
1
.5
1
3
0
Xavier Thomas*, 3-4OLB, Clemson
Height: 6-2. Weight: 265.
Projected 40 Time: 4.76.
Projected Round (2021): 3-5. View Ranking History 1/16/21: Thomas contributed somewhat in the pass rush in 2020, but he did not produce well in run defense.
9/5/20: Thomas follows a trend of undersized edge rushers from Clemson that includes the likes of Vic Beasley and Shaq Lawson. Thomas was buried on the depth chart behind Clelin Ferrell and Austin Bryant prior to 2019. Thomas could be even better as a junior now that he has a year of starting experience. He needs to improve his sack production in 2020.
Career Stats
Season
Team
Games
SackUA
SackA
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
2020
Clemson
7
3
1
3.5
5
9
1
2019
Clemson
12
1
2
2
10
27
0
2018
Clemson
15
3
1
3.5
12
35
1
Game Log
Date
Opponent
Result
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
9/12/2020
@ Wake Forest
W 37 - 13
0
0
0
0
9/19/2020
The Citadel
W 49 - 0
0
0
0
0
10/3/2020
Virginia
W 41 - 23
0
0
0
0
10/10/2020
Miami (FL)
W 42 - 17
0
0
0
0
10/17/2020
@ Georgia Tech
W 73 - 7
0
1
3
0
10/24/2020
Syracuse
W 47 - 21
1
1
3
0
10/31/2020
Boston College
W 34 - 28
1
1
1
0
11/7/2020
@ Notre Dame
L 40 - 47 (2OT)
0
0
0
0
11/21/2020
@ Florida St.
-
0
0
0
0
11/28/2020
Pittsburgh
W 52 - 17
1
1
1
1
12/5/2020
@ Virginia Tech
W 45 - 10
.5
1
1
0
12/19/2020
Notre Dame @Charlotte, NC
-
0
0
0
0
Tyree Johnson*, 3-4OLB, Texas A&M
Height: 6-4. Weight: 250.
Projected 40 Time: 4.79.
Projected Round (2021): 3-5. View Ranking History 1/16/21: Johnson flashed some pass-rush ability in 2020, but he also illustrated limitations in the ground game. He could be more of a backup designated pass-rusher in the NFL. Johnson should go back to school and improve before going to the NFL.
9/5/20: Johnson has played some defensive end for Texas A&M, but NFL advance scouts listed him as an outside linebacker prospect for the next level. Given their inclination to do that, it leads one to believe that Johnson is smaller than his listed numbers, which is so often the case with players from big-time programs.
Johnson contributed some pass rush as a sophomore, so he could rise now that he has a year of starting experience. His best fit in the NFL could come as a 3-4 outside linebacker.
Career Stats
Season
Team
Games
SackUA
SackA
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
2020
Texas A&M
8
1
1
1.5
3
14
0
2019
Texas A&M
12
4
0
4
7
32
0
2018
Texas A&M
13
1
1
1.5
3
14
1
Game Log
Date
Opponent
Result
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
9/26/2020
Vanderbilt
W 17 - 12
0
0
1
0
10/3/2020
@ Alabama
L 24 - 52
0
0
0
0
10/10/2020
Florida
W 41 - 38
0
0
2
0
10/17/2020
@ Mississippi St.
W 28 - 14
.5
1
1
0
10/31/2020
Arkansas
W 42 - 31
1
1
3
0
11/7/2020
@ South Carolina
W 48 - 3
0
1
3
0
11/21/2020
Ole Miss
-
0
0
0
0
11/28/2020
LSU
W 20 - 7
0
0
2
0
12/5/2020
@ Auburn
W 31 - 20
0
0
2
0
12/19/2020
@ Tennessee
-
0
0
0
0
Charles Snowden, 3-4OLB, Virginia
Height: 6-7. Weight: 235.
Projected 40 Time: 4.75.
Projected Round (2021): 3-5. View Ranking History 1/16/21: After a slow start, Snowden came alive in late October, growing red hot, including a four-sack game against North Carolina. He earned an invitation to the Senior Bowl.
9/5/20: Snowden was a solid producer for Virginia during the past two seasons. He improved as a junior, making more stops in the ground game, and putting more heat on the quarterback. As a sophomore, Snowden had fabulous production in pass coverage, so he has some versatility.
Career Stats
Season
Team
Games
SackUA
SackA
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
2020
Virginia
8
6
0
6
12
44
1
2019
Virginia
14
4
2
5
14
72
0
2018
Virginia
13
2
1
2.5
11
61
1
2017
Virginia
10
1
1
1.5
3
13
1
Game Log
Date
Opponent
Result
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
9/26/2020
Duke
W 38 - 20
0
1
6
0
10/3/2020
@ Clemson
L 23 - 41
0
0
3
0
10/10/2020
NC State
L 21 - 38
0
1
5
0
10/17/2020
@ Wake Forest
L 23 - 40
0
0
8
0
10/24/2020
@ Miami (FL)
L 14 - 19
1
4
8
0
10/31/2020
North Carolina
W 44 - 41
4
4
10
1
11/14/2020
Louisville
W 31 - 17
1
2
3
0
11/21/2020
Abilene Christian
W 55 - 15
0
0
1
0
11/28/2020
@ Florida St.
-
0
0
0
0
12/5/2020
Boston College
W 43 - 32
0
0
0
0
12/12/2020
@ Virginia Tech
L 15 - 33
0
0
0
0
Janarius Robinson, 3-4OLB, Florida State
Height: 6-5. Weight: 260.
Projected 40 Time: 4.8.
Projected Round (2021): 3-5. View Ranking History 1/16/21: Robinson was solid in 2020, putting up better production as a rusher. The Florida State defensive line disappointed, but Robinson looked better than his teammates.
9/5/20: Robinson was a rotational backup before breaking into the staring lineup as a junior. He showed some ability to defend the run, but he needs to improve his edge-pressure and pass-rush production as a senior.
Career Stats
Season
Team
Games
SackUA
SackA
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
2020
Florida St.
9
3
0
3
8
26
0
2019
Florida St.
13
2
2
3
11
48
2
2018
Florida St.
12
1
0
1
3
27
0
2017
Florida St.
8
1
0
1
2
4
0
Game Log
Date
Opponent
Result
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
9/12/2020
Georgia Tech
L 13 - 16
0
0
3
0
9/26/2020
@ Miami (FL)
L 10 - 52
0
0
2
0
10/3/2020
Jacksonville St.
W 41 - 24
0
0
3
0
10/10/2020
@ Notre Dame
L 26 - 42
0
0
1
0
10/17/2020
North Carolina
W 31 - 28
2
3
3
0
10/24/2020
@ Louisville
L 16 - 48
0
0
1
0
11/7/2020
Pittsburgh
L 17 - 41
0
2
4
0
11/14/2020
@ NC State
L 22 - 38
1
3
5
0
11/21/2020
Clemson
-
0
0
0
0
11/28/2020
Virginia
-
0
0
0
0
12/12/2020
Duke
W 56 - 35
0
0
4
0
12/19/2020
@ Wake Forest
-
0
0
0
0
Victor Dimukeje, 3-4OLB, Duke
Height: 6-2. Weight: 265.
Projected 40 Time: 4.83.
Projected Round (2021): 3-5. View Ranking History 1/16/21: Dimukeje had an excellent game against Boston College in Week 2 of 2020, and he kept up his strong play after that, showing a nice ability to get after the quarterback.
9/5/20: Dimukeje is a short edge defender, but he showed good pass-rush ability as a junior and really got after the quarterback. Even though he lacks length, Dimukeje has been a solid run defender for the Blue Devils over the past three seasons.
Career Stats
Season
Team
Games
SackUA
SackA
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
2020
Duke
11
5
5
7.5
14
44
2
2019
Duke
12
8
1
8.5
11
41
1
2018
Duke
13
3
1
3.5
12
42
2
2017
Duke
13
1
2
2
10
40
0
Game Log
Date
Opponent
Result
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
9/12/2020
@ Notre Dame
L 13 - 27
0
0
2
0
9/19/2020
Boston College
L 6 - 26
3.5
5
6
1
9/26/2020
@ Virginia
L 20 - 38
.5
2
5
0
10/3/2020
Virginia Tech
L 31 - 38
0
0
3
0
10/10/2020
@ Syracuse
W 38 - 24
1.5
2
3
0
10/17/2020
@ NC State
L 20 - 31
1
1
3
0
10/31/2020
Charlotte
W 53 - 19
1
1
5
1
11/7/2020
North Carolina
L 24 - 56
0
0
2
0
11/21/2020
Wake Forest
-
0
0
0
0
11/28/2020
@ Georgia Tech
L 33 - 56
0
0
4
0
12/5/2020
Miami (FL)
L 0 - 48
0
2
10
0
12/12/2020
@ Florida St.
L 35 - 56
0
1
1
0
Adetokunbo Ogundeji, 3-4OLB, Notre Dame
Height: 6-4. Weight: 253.
Projected 40 Time: 4.75.
Projected Round (2021): 4-6. View Ranking History 1/16/21: Ogundeji got off to a slow start this season this season, but he played well over the back half of the season, showing more pass-rush ability.
9/5/20: Ogundeji had a fast start to the 2019 season and looked like he was poised for a big year, but then his production fell off. Notre Dame was deep with a lot of edge-rushing talent, so it was difficult for Ogundeji to get playing time with Julian Okwara and Khalid Kareem ahead of him on the depth chart. Ogundeji is capable of producing a good senior year and rising. He should get stronger for the NFL.
Career Stats
Season
Team
Games
SackUA
SackA
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
2020
Notre Dame
10
5
1
5.5
6
20
1
2019
Notre Dame
13
4
1
4.5
8
34
3
2018
Notre Dame
13
1
1
1.5
4
23
2
2017
Notre Dame
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
Game Log
Date
Opponent
Result
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
9/2/2019
@ Louisville
W 35 - 17
0
1
3
1
9/14/2019
New Mexico
W 66 - 14
0
0
4
0
9/21/2019
@ Georgia
L 17 - 23
0
0
2
0
9/28/2019
Virginia
W 35 - 20
0
1
1
0
10/5/2019
Bowling Green
W 52 - 0
0
0
2
0
10/12/2019
Southern California
W 30 - 27
0
0
2
0
10/26/2019
@ Michigan
L 14 - 45
0
0
3
0
11/2/2019
Virginia Tech
W 21 - 20
0
0
0
0
11/9/2019
@ Duke
W 38 - 7
0
0
2
0
11/16/2019
Navy
W 52 - 20
0
0
1
0
11/23/2019
Boston College
W 40 - 7
2
3
6
1
11/30/2019
@ Stanford
W 45 - 24
1.5
2
6
1
12/28/2019
Iowa St. @ Orlando, Fla.
W 33 - 9
1
1
2
0
Daelin Hayes, 3-4OLB, Notre Dame
Height: 6-3. Weight: 260.
Projected 40 Time: 4.7.
Projected Round (2021): 4-6. View Ranking History 1/16/21: Hayes started out the year quietly for Notre Dame before starting to play better. He looks like a rotational designated pass rusher for the NFL, but he may not have the skill set to be a three-down starter.
9/5/20: Hayes had six tackles and a sack in 2019 before a torn labrum ended his season early. He decided to take a medical redshirt and return to Notre Dame for 2020, which was a wise decision.
Hayes totaled 31 tackles with five tackles for a loss, one pass batted and two sacks in 2018. He flashed some serious speed and edge-rushing ability, and he was excellent in the 2018 season opener against Michigan, putting a lot of pressure on the quarterback. After that though, Hayes had a lot of quiet games.
According to NFL teams' 2018 preseason data provided by team sources, Hayes checked in at 6-foot-3, 260 pounds with 32.5-inch arms, 9.5-inch hands and a 78.38-inch wingspan. They had him running the 40-yard dash in 4.70 seconds. Hayes totaled 30 tackles with three sacks as a sophomore. He has upside to do more as a senior.
Career Stats
Season
Team
Games
SackUA
SackA
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
2020
Notre Dame
10
3
0
3
6
17
2
2019
Notre Dame
4
1
0
1
3
6
0
2018
Notre Dame
12
1
2
2
7
31
0
2017
Notre Dame
13
3
0
3
7
25
0
2016
Notre Dame
12
0
0
0
0
11
1
Game Log
Date
Opponent
Result
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
9/2/2019
@ Louisville
W 35 - 17
1
1
1
0
9/14/2019
New Mexico
W 66 - 14
0
2
4
0
9/21/2019
@ Georgia
L 17 - 23
0
0
1
0
9/28/2019
Virginia
W 35 - 20
0
0
0
0
10/5/2019
Bowling Green
W 52 - 0
0
0
0
0
10/12/2019
Southern California
W 30 - 27
0
0
0
0
10/26/2019
@ Michigan
L 14 - 45
0
0
0
0
11/2/2019
Virginia Tech
W 21 - 20
0
0
0
0
11/9/2019
@ Duke
W 38 - 7
0
0
0
0
11/16/2019
Navy
W 52 - 20
0
0
0
0
11/23/2019
Boston College
W 40 - 7
0
0
0
0
11/30/2019
@ Stanford
W 45 - 24
0
0
0
0
12/28/2019
Iowa St. @ Orlando, Fla.
W 33 - 9
0
0
0
0
Sam Williams, 3-4OLB, Ole Miss
Height: 6-3. Weight: 251.
Projected 40 Time: 4.78.
Projected Round (2021): 4-6. View Ranking History 1/16/21: Williams had a solid 2020 season. He looks like a potential backup and special teams contributor.
9/5/20: Williams did a nice job of blitzing the quarterback off the edge in 2019, and he showed some nice ability to get pressure on the signal-caller. The senior needs to improve his ability to drop into coverage and be a more productive run defender. Similar to teammate Lakia Henry, Williams is a junior college product who could be better in his second season with Ole Miss.
Career Stats
Season
Team
Games
SackUA
SackA
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
2020
Ole Miss
8
3
0
3
6
30
1
2019
Ole Miss
12
5
2
6
11
37
1
Game Log
Date
Opponent
Result
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
9/26/2020
Florida
L 35 - 51
1
1
3
1
10/3/2020
@ Kentucky
W 42 - 41 (1OT)
0
0
4
0
10/10/2020
Alabama
L 48 - 63
1
2
5
0
10/17/2020
@ Arkansas
L 21 - 33
0
0
3
0
10/24/2020
Auburn
L 28 - 35
1
3
11
0
10/31/2020
@ Vanderbilt
W 54 - 21
0
0
2
0
11/14/2020
South Carolina
W 59 - 42
0
0
0
0
11/21/2020
@ Texas A&M
-
0
0
0
0
11/28/2020
Mississippi St.
W 31 - 24
0
0
2
0
12/19/2020
@ LSU
-
0
0
0
0
Kuony Deng, 3-4OLB, California
Height: 6-6. Weight: 250.
Projected 40 Time: 4.8.
Projected Round (2021): 4-6. View Ranking History 1/16/21: Deng played well in California's shortened 2020 season.
9/5/20: Deng plays inside linebacker for California, but NFL teams list him as an outside linebacker. Unless his listed numbers are vastly exaggerated, he probably will fit best as a 3-4 outside linebacker as a pro. After coming to California from the junior college ranks, Deng had a productive 2019 season and was a solid run defender. It would help to rise if he showed additional edge ability.
Career Stats
Season
Team
Games
SackUA
SackA
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
2020
California
4
0
1
.5
3
9
2
2019
California
13
2
2
3
9
119
0
2017
VMI
2
0
0
0
0
11
0
2016
VMI
9
0
0
0
0
16
0
Game Log
Date
Opponent
Result
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
11/15/2020
@ UCLA
L 10 - 34
0
0
5
0
11/21/2020
@ Oregon St.
L 27 - 31
0
0
4
0
11/27/2020
Stanford
L 23 - 24
0
1
0
0
12/5/2020
Oregon
W 21 - 17
.5
2
0
2
Kameron Butler*, 3-4OLB, Miami (Ohio)
Height: 6-3. Weight: 252.
Projected 40 Time: 4.74.
Projected Round (2021): 4-6. View Ranking History 1/16/21: Butler had quality production in his three games of 2020. He should go back to school for the 2021 season.
9/5/20: Butler had a solid sophomore season, and that landed him on the radar for the NFL advance scouts. Butler needs to improve his pass-rush production and grow stronger for the next level.
Career Stats
Season
Team
Games
SackUA
SackA
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
2020
Miami (OH)
3
2
1
2.5
4
16
0
2019
Miami (OH)
14
4
3
5.5
17
45
0
2018
Miami (OH)
10
0
0
0
1
6
0
Game Log
Date
Opponent
Result
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
11/4/2020
Ball St.
W 38 - 31
0
0
5
0
11/10/2020
@ Buffalo
L 10 - 42
0
0
6
0
11/28/2020
@ Akron
W 38 - 7
2.5
4
5
0
Tarron Jackson, 3-4OLB, Coastal Carolina
Height: 6-2. Weight: 265.
Projected 40 Time: 4.82.
Projected Round (2021): 4-6. View Ranking History 1/16/21: Jackson played well for Coastal Carolina in 2020 and was tough in both phases. His steady play earned him an invitation to the Senior Bowl.
9/5/20: Jackson lacks length for the NFL, but he has a stout build and a nose for the quarterback. He broke out in 2019 with double-digit sacks. Jackson needs to stay consistent in 2020 with his sack production and perform well at an all-star game to rise.
Career Stats
Season
Team
Games
SackUA
SackA
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
2020
Coastal Carolina
11
7
3
8.5
16
49
3
2019
Coastal Carolina
12
7
6
10
17
60
2
2018
Coastal Carolina
12
2
2
3
14
58
0
2017
Coastal Carolina
8
3
1
3.5
5
20
1
2016
Coastal Carolina
4
1
1
1.5
3
3
0
Game Log
Date
Opponent
Result
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
9/12/2020
@ Kansas
W 38 - 23
0
1
1
0
9/18/2020
Campbell
W 43 - 21
0
2
5
0
10/3/2020
Arkansas St.
W 52 - 23
2
2
4
0
10/14/2020
@ Louisiana
W 30 - 27
0
2
4
0
10/24/2020
Ga. Southern
W 28 - 14
.5
1
5
0
10/31/2020
@ Georgia St.
W 51 - 0
1
1
4
2
11/7/2020
South Alabama
W 23 - 6
2.5
3
10
1
11/21/2020
App State
W 34 - 23
0
0
5
0
11/28/2020
@ Texas St.
W 49 - 14
2.5
3
6
0
12/5/2020
BYU
W 22 - 17
0
0
2
0
12/12/2020
@ Troy
W 42 - 38
0
1
3
0
William Bradley-King, 3-4OLB, Baylor
Height: 6-4. Weight: 248.
Projected 40 Time: 4.83.
Projected Round (2021): 4-6. View Ranking History 1/16/21: Bradley-King was solid for the Bears in 2020 and earned an invitation to the Senior Bowl. He needs to gain weight and get stronger as a run defender for the NFL.
9/5/20: Bradley-King is a graduate transfer who previous played at Arkansas State. He had two straight solid seasons for the Red Wolves, showing an ability to get after the passer. As a junior, his run defense was improved as well. For the NFL, he needs to get stronger.
Career Stats
Season
Team
Games
SackUA
SackA
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
2020
Baylor
9
3
1
3.5
6
26
1
2019
Arkansas St.
13
7
3
8.5
16
49
3
2018
Arkansas St.
12
4
4
6
12
33
2
2017
Arkansas St.
5
1
0
1
2
7
1
2016
Arkansas St.
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Game Log
Date
Opponent
Result
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
9/12/2020
Louisiana Tech
-
0
0
0
0
9/19/2020
Houston
-
0
0
0
0
9/26/2020
Kansas
W 47 - 14
.5
1
4
0
10/3/2020
@ West Virginia
L 21 - 27 (2OT)
1
2
6
1
10/24/2020
@ Texas
L 16 - 27
1
1
6
0
10/31/2020
TCU
L 23 - 33
0
1
0
0
11/7/2020
@ Iowa St.
L 31 - 38
0
0
2
0
11/14/2020
@ Texas Tech
L 23 - 24
1
1
6
0
11/28/2020
Kansas St.
W 32 - 31
0
0
0
0
12/5/2020
@ Oklahoma
L 14 - 27
0
0
2
0
12/12/2020
Oklahoma St.
L 3 - 42
0
0
0
0
Randy Charlton*, 3-4OLB, Central Florida
Height: 6-3. Weight: 258.
Projected 40 Time: 4.85.
Projected Round (2021): 4-6. View Ranking History 1/16/21: Charlton played well against Georgia Tech in Week 2 and was a solid defender for Central Florida in 2020.
9/5/20: Charlton has the ability to be a capable edge defender, but needs to get stronger. He also has to up his pass production as an upperclassman.
Career Stats
Season
Team
Games
SackUA
SackA
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
2020
UCF
5
2
0
2
5
18
0
2019
UCF
10
1
0
1
4
28
0
2018
UCF
13
1
0
1
3
21
0
Game Log
Date
Opponent
Result
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
9/19/2020
@ Georgia Tech
W 49 - 21
0
2
5
0
9/26/2020
@ East Carolina
W 51 - 28
0
0
1
0
10/3/2020
Tulsa
L 26 - 34
0
1
2
0
10/17/2020
@ Memphis
L 49 - 50
0
0
6
0
10/24/2020
Tulane
W 51 - 34
2
2
4
0
10/31/2020
@ Houston
W 44 - 21
0
0
0
0
11/14/2020
Temple
W 38 - 13
0
0
0
0
11/21/2020
Cincinnati
L 33 - 36
0
0
0
0
11/27/2020
@ South Fla.
W 58 - 46
0
0
0
0
12/22/2020
BYU @Boca Raton, FL
-
0
0
0
0
Boye Mafe*, 3-4OLB, Minnesota
Height: 6-4. Weight: 260.
Projected 40 Time: 4.85.
Projected Round (2021): 4-6. View Ranking History 1/16/21: Mafe had good start to 2020, recording sacks in Minnesota's first three games. Going back to Minnesota and continuing to develop could cause Mafe to rise for the 2022 NFL Draft.
9/5/20: Mafe has the skill set to rise as an upperclassman and should be better due to having gained more experience. Earning more playing time and getting after the quarterback could have helped Mafe to rise for the 2021 NFL Draft.
Career Stats
Season
Team
Games
SackUA
SackA
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
2020
Minnesota
5
4
1
4.5
5
20
2
2019
Minnesota
13
3
0
3
4
14
0
2018
Minnesota
10
0
1
.5
1
12
0
2017
Minnesota
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Game Log
Date
Opponent
Result
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
10/24/2020
Michigan
L 24 - 49
1
1
2
0
10/30/2020
@ Maryland
L 44 - 45 (1OT)
.5
1
4
0
11/7/2020
@ Illinois
W 41 - 14
2
2
6
1
11/13/2020
Iowa
L 7 - 35
0
0
4
0
11/20/2020
Purdue
W 34 - 31
0
0
0
0
12/12/2020
@ Nebraska
W 24 - 17
1
1
4
1
12/19/2020
@ Wisconsin
-
0
0
0
0
Wyatt Hubert, 3-4OLB, Kansas State
Height: 6-3. Weight: 258.
Projected 40 Time: 4.84.
Projected Round (2021): 5-7. View Ranking History 1/16/21: Hubert got after the quarterback in 2020. There is no doubt that Hubert was a good college player, but he could have physical limitations for the next level.
9/5/20: Hubert showed improved pass-rush ability as a junior and did a solid job of pressuring the quarterback for Kansas State. He needs to continue that trend in 2020 to move up draft boards.
Career Stats
Season
Team
Games
SackUA
SackA
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
2020
Kansas St.
10
8
1
8.5
15
23
2
2019
Kansas St.
12
7
0
7
13
33
1
2018
Kansas St.
12
4
1
4.5
9
34
0
2017
Kansas St.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Game Log
Date
Opponent
Result
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
9/12/2020
Arkansas St.
L 31 - 35
1
1
1
0
9/26/2020
@ Oklahoma
W 38 - 35
1
1
1
1
10/3/2020
Texas Tech
W 31 - 21
0
2
2
0
10/10/2020
@ TCU
W 21 - 14
0
0
3
0
10/24/2020
Kansas
W 55 - 14
1
1
2
0
10/31/2020
@ West Virginia
L 10 - 37
0
1
4
0
11/7/2020
Oklahoma St.
L 18 - 20
2.5
4
5
1
11/21/2020
@ Iowa St.
L 0 - 45
0
2
3
0
11/28/2020
@ Baylor
L 31 - 32
2
2
0
0
12/5/2020
Texas
L 31 - 69
1
1
2
0
Jamal Hines, 3-4OLB, Toledo
Height: 6-3. Weight: 250.
Projected 40 Time: 4.69.
Projected Round (2021): 6-FA. View Ranking History 1/16/21: Hines put up solid production in Toledo's six-game season.
9/5/20: Hines does not have big production, but NFL advance scouts put him on their preseason watch list. Hines needed to increase his pass-rush production and grow stronger. Going to an all-star game and playing well there would help Hines' stock for the 2021 NFL Draft.
Career Stats
Season
Team
Games
SackUA
SackA
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
2020
Toledo
6
1
2
2
7
29
1
2019
Toledo
12
1
1
1.5
10
52
0
2018
Toledo
12
2
2
3
12
49
0
Game Log
Date
Opponent
Result
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
11/4/2020
Bowling Green
W 38 - 3
0
0
2
1
11/11/2020
@ Western Mich.
L 38 - 41
0
2
4
0
11/18/2020
@ Eastern Mich.
W 45 - 28
1.5
3
5
0
11/28/2020
Ball St.
L 24 - 27
.5
2
11
0
12/5/2020
@ Northern Ill.
W 41 - 24
0
0
2
0
12/12/2020
Central Mich.
W 24 - 23
0
0
5
0
Chauncey Manac, 3-4OLB, La.-Lafayette
Height: 6-3. Weight: 252.
Projected 40 Time: 4.74.
Projected Round (2021): 7-FA. View Ranking History 1/16/21: Manac was a good defender for La.-Lafayette in 2020.
9/5/20: Manac put together modest production over the past two seasons, but he also showed enough of a skill set that the NFL advance scouts put him on their preseason watch list. Manac needs to improve his production as a senior, plus it would help him to impress at an all-star game or the combine.
Career Stats
Season
Team
Games
SackUA
SackA
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
2020
Louisiana
9
1
2
2
7
26
0
2019
Louisiana
12
2
2
3
7
31
0
2018
Louisiana
11
4
0
4
10
47
1
Game Log
Date
Opponent
Result
Sacks
TFL
Tackles
FF
9/12/2020
@ Iowa St.
W 31 - 14
0
0
1
0
9/19/2020
@ Georgia St.
W 34 - 31 (1OT)
0
1
7
0
9/26/2020
Ga. Southern
W 20 - 18
0
0
0
0
10/14/2020
Coastal Carolina
L 27 - 30
0
1
1
0
10/23/2020
@ UAB
W 24 - 20
0
0
3
0
10/31/2020
@ Texas St.
W 44 - 34
1
2
3
0
11/7/2020
Arkansas St.
W 27 - 20
0
0
2
0
11/14/2020
South Alabama
W 38 - 10
0
0
3
0
11/28/2020
@ ULM
W 70 - 20
0
0
0
0
12/4/2020
@ App State
W 24 - 21
1
3
6
0
Ali Fayad, 3-4OLB, Western Michigan
Height: 6-2. Weight: 255.
Projected 40 Time: 4.79.
Projected Round (2021): 6-FA. View Ranking History 1/16/21: Fayad flashed some pass-rush ability in 2020, but he has size limitations for the NFL.
9/5/20: Fayad was a solid edge rusher for Western Michigan in 2019, putting good heat on the quarterback and creating some splash plays. Fayad needed to improve his production as a run defender and create more plays in pass coverage to help himself for the 2021 NFL Draft.