The 10 Best EDGE Rushers in the 2024 NFL Draft
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- I get into my Top 10 Edge Rushers for the 2024 #NFL #draft
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GRADING SCALE (OVR)
8.0 Perfect Prospect
7.5 Day 1 Perennial All-Pro
7.3 Day 1 High End Starter And Likely All-Pro
7.0 Day 1 Quality Starter And Potential All-Pro
6.9 Day 1 Starter With All Pro Upside
6.8 Day 1 Starter With High End Starter Upside
6.6 Day 1 Starter - Unlikely High End Starter
6.5 Boom Or Bust
6.3-6.4 Likely Starter Within First Two Seasons
6.1-6.2 Day 1 Backup With Starter Upside
6.0 Day 1 Backup / Special Teamer - Developmental Traits Based Prospect
5.8-5.9 Day 1 Backup / Special Teamer - Limited Physical Upside
5.5-5.6 Day 1 Roster Bubble or Practice Squader
5.4 Priority Free Agent
5.0 Chance To Be In An NFL Camp
Under 5.0 Needs Time In A Developmental League
EDGE Traits
Agility: Lateral explosiveness to change lanes and footspeed to assist in block sheds
Getoff: Physical and technical ability to come off the ball and get on top of blockers in a hurry
Bend: Ability To flatten and turn around the arc without losing momentum.
Power Rush: Physical and technical ability to win with power including but not limited to Bull, Push & Pull, and Rip Rush Moves
Finesse Rush: Physical and technical ability to win with finesse including but not limited to Speed to Bend, Swim, Spin, and Swipe Moves
Block Shedding: Ability to combine strong hands with quick feet to come off of blocks in a timely manner
Anchor: Player's ability to hold his ground vertically against the run; players with the ability to hold their ground against double teams will receive higher grades
Run Diagnostics: The total combination of the player's ability to see the run, know where the runner is attempting to go, and to react when run stop opportunities present themselves all while maintaining the correct gap discipline as to not allow cut backs or bounce runs
Tackling: Self Explanatory
Coverage: Relative ability to drop into coverage from an Edge alignment; "N/A" may be assigned for players who weren't asked to do it
or shouldn't be at the next level.
Edge Scheme Fits
4-2: A 3-Down Edge built for a "4-3" Scheme to play with his hand in the dirt. Has a bit more size than a classic stand up Edge to defend the run but is likely not as quick or fluid to drop into coverage. May also be notably reliant on the 3-Point stance in order to generate getoff.
2-4: A 3-Down Edge built for a "3-4" Scheme to play standing up from a 2-point stance. Is typically quicker and more fluid than a 4-3 Edge to drop into coverage and can be more of a lighter, slippery run defender from the stand up position. May also not be as comfortable rushing with their hand in the dirt.
*Designated Pass Rusher (DPR): Edge player who is an effective situational rusher but lack's the ability to consistently defend the run and likely shouldn't see the field on run downs.
*4-3 Run Defender: Edge player built specifically to defend the run from a 5-technique who lacks the tools to consistently rush the passer.
*Early Down 3-4: Edge linebacker who defends the run will and has the versatility to drop into coverage well who lacks the tools to consistently rush the passer.
*4-3 Tweener: Tweener type of Defensive End who excels in run defense from 5-tech but isn't big enough to hold up consistently as an Interior player on every down. Likely also lacks speed or bend around the edge for passing downs leaving him best utilized inside the tackles on rushing downs. Is likely best fit as an Interior player for Base 3-4 Teams.
*3-4 Tweener: Tweener type of Linebackers who can set the Edge against the run and thrive when dropping into coverage from on-ball Linebacker alignment. The difference between this and an "Early Down 3-4" is this player would be a true "Sam" in a 4-3 System and is likely tagged as too small to play the Edge.
*Not included in a player's categorization as "Any" scheme fit. - Sport
In post production I ended up boosting Braswell to 7b behind Trice. 6.30 Grade Round 2-3.
You better be right about Eliss, or I'll find you lol :)
That Latu film just made me even more impressed with Caleb's ability to feel and avoid pressure.
fr thought the same. had caleb running for his life
Was trying to watch Trice yesterday but had to witch to a another game because playing against Caleb is simply unfair
@@badmanp5177 lmaoo
I was about to comment this, holy smokes
@@ricardorivera7549he should have been going to the check down, instead of impersonating Fran Tarkenton back there
Just starting an hour drive perfect timing!!
Perfect lol
Was just about to comment the same
i thought i was the only one who did this 😭
@@ThatFranchiseGuywhat’s an unathletic white dude as opposed to an unathletic black dude? You racist.
@@emmanuelwashington7768did wat ??? I’m sure folks are going somewhere…… while your just driving a hour just to drive a hour….. weirdo wat are you going to hide a body? Who says hey man let’s just drive for a hour……..
Latu might be the biggest "don't overthink it" guy in this years draft. He might not have astounding measurables, but he does his job better than anyone else at his position.
Jalen green
That’s why it sounds like he’s a Falcons guy, London and Bijan are both game savants/body placement technicians, I think Fontenot will like his cerebral abilities
Jonah Ellis is Part Samoan. He has an incredible motor and understanding of the game. At 20 years old he has room to get stronger and more refined. He is gonna make an enormous jump as he matures! Go Utes!!!
You’re breakdown of Latu makes me even happier that the colts drafted him. Colts haven’t had an elite rusher for some time and this guy could very well be that elite guy that we’ve needed off the edge
#11/8c Austin Booker 1:28
#10/8b Adisa Isaac 7:40
#9/8a Marshawn Kneeland 13:17
#8/7b Chris Braswell 15:55
#7/7a Bralen Trice 19:58
#6 Darius Robinson 23:41
#5/4b Chop Robinson 31:24
#4/4a Jonah Ellis 35:47
#3 Jared Verse 41:44
#2 Dallas Turner 44:54
#1 Latu Liatu 48:56
Much appreciated my guy
ALL ABOARD THE JONAH ELLIS HYPE TRAIN
He adian Hutchinson mixed with James Houston hopefully he a lion
He has a hell of a spin move
Reminds me Dwight freeney with that spin move
Denver Broncos baby
I love how the Latu film also highlights how crazy Caleb Williams is at escaping lol
yes!
Latu uses Maxx Crosby as a big influence and I can totally see that being a comp
100%!!!
Jason Taylor 2.0 more apt~
Really appreciate the coloring on the arm lengths.
So happy you have latu #1 ever since I watched him I was wondering why this guy wasn’t consensus top 2 and borderline the best edge in the class
If not for injuries, he’d probably be the unanimous first defensive player off the board
He's so so good man
Robinson not playing edge in the nfl. He's not a pass rushing edge by any means. 3 tech dt? Maybe. 3-4 end? For sure.
@@dakraa8187But health concerns play a big role in determining where a player goes. Many teams are not willing to take a risk on choosing a player who has experienced a serious injury in the past.
Mo Kamara as "the most underrated prospect in the draft" is a hill that I'm going to die on.
I agree I would love him as a draft pick as well. I learned about him from Brett Kollman
He is Alvin’s brother🤷♂️
@@Ynkno There is no relation.
they are the same person?@@jdmbapastor5172
@@RMV1560 Brett did a nice job highlighting him. My algorithim (AARP - Athletically Adjusted Pressure Rate) really likes Kamara. The most surprising fact is that Kamara put up a nearly 19% pressure rate on a sub-.500 team--meaning his team didn't have the number of quality pass rush opportunities (3rd and long) that better teams have.
As a UCLA fan I can absolutely get behind having Laiatu Latu as the #1 edge rusher in the draft this year. He was literally everywhere on the field when the bruins were on defense, and he was in the backfield more often than he wasn’t. Whoever drafts him is going to get a GREAT player.
That’s gonna be the Falcons. First defensive player off the board at 8!
More guys to look out for in mid rounds: Javon Solomon from Troy, Mohamed Kamara from Colorado State, and the Murphy Bros. Gabriel and Grayson. All of them have some good potential in the 3-4 rounds.
Have all of them other than Solomon written up on Patreon! And I agree
Kamara from CSU is awesome
You've strengthened my belief that the Bears should draft Caleb Williams #1 and Laiatu Latu #9. What an opportunity to get top tier prospects at the two most important positions on offense and defense. Follow the 2023 Texans model - Stroud and Anderson.
Finally some Jonah Ellis respect. It’s crazy to see how low he is on many people’s draft boards. While watching his tape I was like how do people not have this guy going in the first two rounds.
It's only because he's 230 lbs
Man this draft is so deep, it feels like there are 50 different players that could potentially end up being a first round pick
And a lot of those potential first rounders are at premium positions. QB, WR, OT, Edge, CB...
Yeah idk why a lot of people say this years draft is weak and shallow
This years draft is strong in the first few rounds but I believe people say it’s not as deep in the later. Idk that’s what I heard
@brettrollberg4863 I'm by no means a scout, but I've been following drafts religiously since 99...and being a Browns fan, that's usually all I have to look forward to haha but I love the back end of this draft...there's a ton of talent that I've watched whom are pegged late. But I guess everyone has an opinion
Great work per usual Marcus. I really appreciate, and feel that it is rarer to see, perspectives such as yours on Darius Robinson - I think it would be easier for others to go into the film with a sense of bias and let it cloud their grading, but for you it is the opposite - what you saw on tape was the opposite of what your thoughts going into it were and you didn't let your previous thoughts get in the way. I imagine it would be easy to want to validate your original thoughts but you take the harder road and it leads to a truer grade imo. Keep up the great work man, enjoy Mexico
We finally agree! Yes, Latu is HIM. Maxx Crosby/Tj Watt comp... Im interested in the TE rankings
That USC o line is hilarious man
For real honestly it made me think holy shit how the fuck is Caleb Williams even completing passes 😂
I love your Edge Rankings. Just waited for the right moment to watch it!
Saw the same things with Latu. I saw a trey Hendrickson or low need tj watt. Unreal advanced with his finesse moves
Where the notification bell squad at?!
This is amazing work. I'm definitely subscribing and looking forward breakdowns at other positions. Thank you! I'm so ready for the draft. #KeepPounding
Good list, especially Ellis. Verse reminds me of Khalil Mack. I can't put Latu ahead of Verse and Turner because of medical but if he stays healthy will be a stud.
He's going to be better than both, he never missed any time playing..
Good stuff as always Marcus, thanks.
My top 11 edge rushers in the 2024 NFL draft
1. Jared Verse
2. Dallas Turner
3. Laitu Latu
4. Darius Robinson
5. Adisa Issac
6. Chop Robinson
7. Bralen Trice
8. Chris Braswell
9. Jonah Ellis
10. Marshawn Kneeland
11. Gabriel Murphy
Jonah Ellis got to be top 5 Mohamed karmara must be top 10
No Mo Kamara? L
Great content! Just assumed Verse would have been #2 for you. Wasn't aware of the holes in his game that you were seeing. You also made a believer outta me for Latu as #1 and Jonah Elliss as a potential steal.
commenting just to boost the video because this man deserves it
Really enjoy your presentation and insight. Imo, better than old man melki mock draft.
An hour left on my shift, 🐐 timing!!
cant wait for corners its another one where the top few are different for everyone
Can't remember if this is new but really loving the player pictures in the background of the stats!
As a panthers fan I was more interested in the wide receiver video at first but now we probably have the worst pash rushing group in the NFL and we really have to get one or two of these top guys if possible
you did a really good job explaining Latu’s chop block
The whole injury thing with Ellis was a whole team issue last year at Utah at some points more than half of the 2 deep from week 1 were banged up.
Love you bro keep up the good work.
Thank you!!
You and NFLSE best draft content on CZcams fs
Amazing video
Good stuff. I understand your thoughts on Darius Robinson's bull rush eval, but Power C+ in the Pass Rush category is hard to get on board with. Power is how he wins along with some of the moves from what I see. He's so disruptive and strong in his movements he can overwhelm O-lineman.
Couple late round Edge players to watch 👀 Mo Kamara (Colorado State) Jalyx Hunt (Houston Christian)
That jonah ellis spin move is really interesting. It just looks different, almost like slow motion, very deliberate. Im not sure how i feel about it. I think i like it and that it will "speed up" with more reps and become even more effective.
Love the Ellis hype I love him as a prospect
44:40 he does the same move on this rep and the following one, its an interesting move, or at leasst style of it i havnt seen too much but its effect. Left hand on lower chest, sort of like a long arm, then that club on the right side. Like Verses stuff
There is no box for health issues.
When you have players like Latu who have experienced health issues, it is an important factor that should be addressed when ranking players.
That's what the red cross next to his name is. His grade would be higher if not for the health questions.
Your the best football analyst around Marcus good work
Just subbed loved your in depth scouting report on these guys you should be on ESPN man not some of these analysts who you can tell know they don’t do their research
With Carlton/Sutton/Robertson/Branch/Mosley🤞 I just think Robinson is a Lion with how they like big edges like Cominskey/Paschall
As a big Utah guy I love the Elliss respect, I think him right behind Chop is fair however Chop was more productive and has way better tools and upside so him over Chop is a little careless coming from me. He does have a high floor for sure though love the shoutout, he isn’t getting the respect he deserves for sure
Once Latu hits the NFL weight room. He'll gain another 10 LBS of bulk.
I'll be honest I really like Marshawn Kneeland. Nice and big, powerful hands, some counter moves, defends the run, a lot of teams need a guy like that. Decent developmental pick. Agree with you that Darius Robinson has been hyped up way too high but still could have something. Chop Robinson is so raw but could totally be a third down specialist which NFL teams still love to have. Jonah Ellis looks really nice, those hands... so much pop. Looks more like a wrestler out there than a pass rusher, plus a beautiful spin move. Yes he's a bit short and needs to work on his lower body, butt is way too small, but yeah I'm in agreement he could be something.
Just giving out those T.J. comps the hate is real lol
Need to know how many Factor meals you had to eat to get just the right B roll shots
Just one! I'm a professional, after all.
You really hated admitting to the TJ Watt comp on Ellis lol.
1. Dallas Turner
2. Laiatu Latu
3. Jared Verse
4. Darius Robinson
5. Chop Robinson
6. Marshawn Kneeland
7. Jonah Elliss
8. Bralen Trice
9. Chris Braswell
10. Mohamed Kamara
I think kneeland is gonna be a stud, just super consistent pressure I could see him going to the Rams especially. Kinda reminds me of Mario Addison
Great comp
Can’t wait to see who’s that player at number 4
You sold me on Jonah, now it’s fun to see where he goes in the draft
I love the idea of Chop Robinson to GB in the second. They have a stable of bigger guys already so he can be deployed as a pass rushing weapon on passing downs and spell the other guys. Could be in a similar role to Haason Reddick
I'm not opposed!
Get that 100k subs brother!
Mo Kamara gonna be that dude in the NFL
Facts von Millerish
Yeah, that guy is one of my sleepers in the draft would not be surprised if he goes early day 2
How likely do you think it is that miami takes one of these guys with Chubb and Phillips coming off injury and AVG leaving? And who do you think they would take if they do?
Less likely after getting Barrett, but maybe on Day 2?
Amazing how Darius and Chop Robinson are like the very oposite kinds of prototypes... and for most of this draft season I mistook one for the other lol. Hey, I pay 0 attention to college football xD.
I would absolutely love Jonah Ellis in the second round to Buffalo. I’ve been on his bandwagon for months, listening to the guys at the NFL stock exchange Trevor Sikma and I’m sorry I forgot the guys name but tell all about his family lineage and his history and how he’s such a tactician.
Scariest thing about Darius Robinson, he’s 290lb LEAN. His traps and arms are ridiculous. I think he’s a genuine freak of nature. He’s not just a big tweener. He’s literally just a faster roided up DT.
Quick question, where do you get some of your height measurements from? It's a bit different than the numbers from the NFL combine. Jared Verse is 6'3 7/8ths which is taller than 6'3.5. Chop Robinson is also taller than Dallas Turner at 6'2 7/8ths
Any thought on Mo Kamara out of Colorado State. I've seen some hype around him.
Chop chop football man, cbs next? Or OTs👀👀👀
Dallas Turner will be the best pass rusher in this draft class.
I WILL BE LISTENING DURING MY RUN
Great vid.. too bad I have to go to the SEC channel to find some of these highlights
Suprised to see Adisa Isaac as your highest graded edge ever but I guess I need to rewatch the tape
Marshawn kneeland reminds me of a weaker strength tj watt the moves look so similar
This draft is loaded with Edge rushers. I think 4 end up being legit pro bowl level players.
Not gonna lie I watched his film vs USC and they literally just told him “Line up and beat every O lineman.. they chipped him with an H, then dbl teamed him with a Guard and Tackle.. n he still got pressure.. he just couldnt be blocked for the entire game and if Caleb wasnt the #1 pick he would have had like 7 sacks
i freaking love Kneeland, he's gonna be awesome in the nfl, i can just see it
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Laiatu Latu is going to the win now/ all in Falcons and your video just further reinforces it as my sleeper pick. Rumors Dallas Turner isn't their top edge. Besides people say medicals will scare teams but combine says they look good and more importantly teams disregard medicals, if they can, all the time if the talent is right and they want to sweep in and win a SuperBowl in the next 2 years.
Year 1 better pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson or Laiatu Latu?
LETS GO !!!
Austin Booker is really interesting. I was very disappointed as a KU fan that he went pro, he's going to get drafted lower than he could have with another year in college. He only played 2 years, effectively (R-So), and was a transfer into Kansas last season.
He seems like he needs some physical development more than anything. With his frame and length, 242 lb is flat out thin. I think he profiles more as a 4-3 DE than a standup edge, but he's got to add a lot of mass to get there.
You are right in that he is very skilled, and he had a lot of splash plays for KU during their breakout season this past year. Selfishly, I would like to see him land on my Chiefs and get coached up by Joe Cullen.
Bears traded up and got a STEAL in the 5th. He'll be positional for a year, put on a few pounds and learn from Montez Sweat . Starter in year 2 .
I know everyone has either DT or Tackle going to Cincy but gosh If Latu is staring them in the face Idk how you pass on him. Hubbard isnt a dude and his cap hit isnt justified, Ossai and Cam Sample has shown only enough juice for backup roles. In a year they are going to desperately need another dude. An edge rotation of Hendrickson, Myles Murphy and Laiatu Latu will be game changing
When did latus draft stock go down????
As a Washington fan, I'm so upset Latu had to retire and ended up transferring. Can you imagine having to try to block Latu and Trice?
Latu looks amazing. But am I the only one who got distracted and lost watchin Caleb in the pocket? Holy shit
i need the dbs vid immediately👍🏾
Robinson remind me of pascal for lions minus the injury
TFG never misses
trust the tape! Huge fan of Latu. EDGE is the one position that I think can be evaluated from highlight tape, because it's truly the highlights that break games. The wins from the successful rushers always look so polished and efficient. I'm a believer that truly elite athleticism is overrated. There are many ways to put tackles in conflict. I would rather take a guy that has learned to use finesse to win because he shows that he has the practice skills master his craft. Mastery will continue to improve, but athleticism will only decrease. Obviously both is best.
How do you not have Verse's strength as an "A." He had the #1 bench for all DEs at 31 reps more than most Olineman.
Play strength, not bench press strength.
Any chance we get a video looking back and reacting to previous rankings and seeing how right or wrong you were with players
I do revisit my Draft Grades Videos where I hit on a lot of this!
Got me thinking about Jonah Ellis to the Lions
nahhh chop is the guy
I'm hoping for Fautanu or Latu at 16 for the Seahawks or a trade back
Landing Spots:
8D. Austin Booker - Chicago Bears (Round 5, Pick 144)
8C. Adisa Isaac - Baltimore Ravens (Round 3, Pick 93)
8B. Marshawn Kneeland - Dallas Cowboys (Round 2, Pick 56)
8A. Chris Braswell - Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Round 2, Pick 57)
7. Bralen Trice - Atlanta Falcons (Round 3, Pick 74)
6. Darius Robinson - Arizona Cardinals (Round 1, Pick 27)
4B. Chop Robinson - Miami Dolphins (Round 1, Pick 21)
4A. Jonah Elliss - Denver Broncos (Round 3, Pick 76)
3. Jared Verse - Los Angeles Rams (Round 1, Pick 19)
2. Dallas Turner - Minnesota Vikings (Round 1, Pick 17)
1. Laiatu Latu - Indianapolis Colts (Round 1, Pick 15)
High end athlete vs a scholar. Roll Tide but Latu seems ti know his stuff and he knows how to not get clogged up when he goes inside.
Im going to die inside if the Rams get Latu in the draft like some mocks are projecting.
Lets see who ends up at the falcons in round 1. Hope for Carter verse or turner
So disappointed my Lions didn’t take a swing and get Brian Burns, one of my favorite players. Hopefully we can find a Brian Burns in this draft
Latu is gonna be one of players that a team like the Ravens will take and we will look back on how did this guy not go top 10.