OTHERS TO WATCH
Dante Fowler Jr. Florida
Height: 6-3. Weight: 261. Scouting report: One of six elite players in the draft, he has versatile, fluid athleticism that allows him to play defensive end or outside linebacker. He notched 81⁄2 sacks and 15 tackles for loss.
Insider’s take: “If you’re talking edge defender, he’s the most complete player and edge rusher in this draft,” ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay said.
Randy Gregory Nebraska
Height: 6-5. Weight: 255. Scouting report: An admitted positive test for marijuana at the combine raised a red flag. Still, Gregory has elite length and explosiveness as a prototypical defensive end with top-10 talent.
Insider’s take: “If Randy Gregory was quote, unquote clean, I’d have him as the No. 1 edge player. With the concerns off the field, he’d be my second edge rusher,” McShay said.
Hau’Oli Kikaha, Washington
Height: 6-2. Weight: 253.
Scouting report: Kikaha overcame multiple anterior cruciate ligament tears to post 21 sacks over the last two seasons. He is more powerful than explosive and boasts a relentless motor.
Insider’s take: “He doesn’t run the fastest 40. But he plays angry and has got a chance to be one of the most productive players of this group and is one of the most underrated” players in this draft. He refuses M to be blocked, refuses to quit,” McShay said.
Eli Harold, Virginia
Height: 6-3. Weight: 247. Scouting report: Long, lean and explosive with 171⁄2 sacks over the last two seasons. Harold needs to bulk up and has the frame to add another 15 pounds of muscle.
Insider’s take: “He’s still developing as a player. He’s gotten a lot better this past year. There’s more potential for development. He’s got 33-inch arms, ran a 4.60, 40 at the combine. He should continue to grow into his body and get stronger,” McShay said.