The Post’s Ryan Dunleavy gives his top-10 edge rushers in this year’s NFL draft, based on evaluations and conversations with people around the league:
Consensus No. 1 non-quarterback. Totaled 34.5 sacks and 58.5 tackles for loss in 41 games.
Can win as a pass-rusher with speed or power and has a high motor to chase down runners from the backside. No character concerns.Freakish wingspan and quickness. Recorded 14 sacks and 27.5 tackles for loss over the last two seasons but questions about his play-to-play consistency between flashes of dominance.3. Nolan Smith, Georgia, 6-2, 238
No. 1 recruit in the 2019 class surprisingly took until junior year to crack starting lineup. Wowed at the combine with 4.39-second 40-yard dash and 41.5-inch vertical leap.4. Myles Murphy, Clemson, 6-5, 268Quick off the ball whether standing up or with hand in dirt. Three-down ability.Not a lack of production or inside/outside versatility.6. Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Kansas State, 6-3, 255
Much-improved prospect from one year ago — upping career totals to 20.5 sacks and eight forced fumbles — and still rising.7. Keion White, Georgia Tech, 6-5, 285Motored 80 yards to throw a block on a fumble return.8. Will McDonald IV, Iowa State, 6-4, 239 Case in point that strong showing in drills at Senior Bowl and high-end testing at combine can elevate a mid-rounder.Highly regarded pass-rush spin move.Efficient speed pass-rusher with great bend and one dominant move who could struggle to set edge against the run, like a carbon copy of his brother .10. Isaiah Foskey, Notre Dame, 6-5, 264Constant pursuit leaves him always around the ball, including on four career blocked punts. Needs to work on hand technique to shed blocks quicker.
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