The Post’s Ryan Dunleavy gives his top 10 defensive linemen in this year’s NFL draft, based on evaluations and conversations with people around the league:
Takes quickest route to pressuring quarterback, but only six career sacks. Fights off double teams and finishes plays with a flourish. Position versatility. May be top overall prospect in the class, butSecond-fastest 40-yard dash time by a defensive tackle since 2003. Ideal in a 4-3 scheme in which he can wreak havoc on the backfield . Battles through the whistle.Inconsistency between the flash plays speaks to unfulfilled potential.
Space-eating nose tackle worthy of drawing double teams. Tracks the run laterally, but tries to overpower to push the pocket. Pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor gun charge. Conditioning is a concern. Only six career tackles for loss.A tweener whose weight is on the rise, so he can play inside. Fastest 40-yard dash time by a 280-pounder in NFL Combine history. Slips past blockers in a blink. Motor runs hot and could get undisciplined penalties.High-effort four-year starter.
Quick off the snap no matter which gap he lines up in. More of a speed-rusher than a bull-rusher. Won just about every program award voted on by teammates and coaches. Cleans up a mess at line of scrimmage.Impressive physical specimen who could develop into a starter in a 3-4 front. Can corral a ball-carrier even when it seems he is blocked. Quarterbacks could have a hard time seeing the middle over him.Father, Gary, spent 10 years in the NFL.
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