2023 NFL Draft: Defensive End Class

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TOP DEFENSIVE END PROSPECTS
1. Will Anderson Jr., Alabama - 6'4, 243 pounds
2. Myles Murphy, Clemson - 6'5, 275 pounds
3. Tyree Wilson, Texas Tech - 6'6, 275 pounds
4. Andre Carter II, Army - 6'7, 260 pounds
5. BJ Ojulari, LSU - 6'3, 250 pounds
6. Zach Harrison, Ohio State - 6'6, 272 pounds
7. Lukas Van Ness, Iowa - 6'5, 275 pounds
8. Isaiah Foskey, Notre Dame - 6'5, 265 pounds
9. Nolan Smith, Georgia - 6'3, 235 pounds
10. Will McDonald II, Iowa State - 6'3, 236 pounds

Anderson, Murphy, Wilson, Carter, and Ojulari have first round potential, per CBS Sports and ESPN power rankings.

Does Anderson go #1 to Da Bears?

 

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Anderson

 

[Clayton]

Will Anderson looks more like Shaq Barrett than Von Miller imo. Barrett had a peak year of 19.5 sacks so thats a style that potentially has a high ceiling.

 

[fightinfunbags]

Will Anderson looks more like Shaq Barrett than Von Miller imo. Barrett had a peak year of 19.5 sacks so thats a style that potentially has a high ceiling.

Could be right but I think Anderson’s fast twitch is next level. I think he’s going to be a perennial double digit sack guy if he plays in the right system.

 

[Clayton]

Could be right but I think Anderson’s fast twitch is next level. I think he’s going to be a perennial double digit sack guy if he plays in the right system.

Anderson has nfl level technique and strength with his hands, too. I think he is a top 5 pick. The other edge rushers require more development it looks like.

 

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Murphy

 

[Clayton]

The gist Im getting is that Tyree Wilson is actually EDGE #2 in this class. PFF has him as the clear #2.

Van Ness out of Iowa and Felix Anoduke-Uzomah out of Kansas State seem to have tons of pass rushing potential but really rough against the run. Murphy and Carter just raw in general. Maybe they end up the best but not sure you can expect anything year 1 which should push them down the board.

 

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The gist Im getting is that Tyree Wilson is actually EDGE #2 in this class. PFF has him as the clear #2.

Van Ness out of Iowa and Felix Anoduke-Uzomah out of Kansas State seem to have tons of pass rushing potential but really rough against the run. Murphy and Carter just raw in general. Maybe they end up the best but not sure you can expect anything year 1 which should push them down the board.

I was going to save him for tomorrow, but...


Do people here prefer Wilson over Murphy?

 

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TOP DEFENSIVE END PROSPECTS
1. Will Anderson Jr., Alabama - 6'4, 243 pounds
2. Myles Murphy, Clemson - 6'5, 275 pounds
3. Tyree Wilson, Texas Tech - 6'6, 275 pounds
4. Andre Carter II, Army - 6'7, 260 pounds
5. BJ Ojulari, LSU - 6'3, 250 pounds
6. Zach Harrison, Ohio State - 6'6, 272 pounds
7. Lukas Van Ness, Iowa - 6'5, 275 pounds
8. Isaiah Foskey, Notre Dame - 6'5, 265 pounds
9. Nolan Smith, Georgia - 6'3, 235 pounds
10. Will McDonald II, Iowa State - 6'3, 236 pounds

Anderson, Murphy, Wilson, Carter, and Ojulari have first round potential, per CBS Sports and ESPN power rankings.

Does Anderson go #1 to Da Bears?

It will be nice to see Anderson in Cardinal red

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

It will be nice to see Anderson in Cardinal red

There's an excellent chance he'll be there when AZ is on the clock. My question is are they considering trading back with a team wanting a QB? What's the skinny out there in Cardinal country?

 

[Scooby-Doo]

There's an excellent chance he'll be there when AZ is on the clock. My question is are they considering trading back with a team wanting a QB? What's the skinny out there in Cardinal country?

It’s been talked about. It depends on what they can get. If someone offers them a haul, I could see it happpening.

 

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Andre Carter II

 

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Zach Harrison can reportedly run a sub 4.6 40 and had a close to 40 in vert all at 6’6” and 270lbs.

Have a tough time believing he doesn’t go in the first if he does that at the combine.

 

[Clayton]

Zach Harrison can reportedly run a sub 4.6 40 and had a close to 40 in vert all at 6’6” and 270lbs.

Have a tough time believing he doesn’t go in the first if he does that at the combine.

My early guess is:

Top 5: Will Anderson
Top 10: Tyree Wilson
Top 20: Myles Murphy, Luke Van Ness
Top 50: Keion White, Anudike-Uzomah, Nolan Smith, Ojulari, Zach Harrison, McDonald
RD2-3: Carter, Foskey

There are quite a few teams at the top of the draft that need edge rushers. I think some of those teams will wait until rd2 and pick from that pool. That said, Im seeing 4-10 possibly going rd1 and since we're talking a valuable position its probably closer to 10 than 4. Harrison certainly could blow up the combine and get into rd1

 

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BJ

 

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Harrison

 

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Ness

 

[BigKen]

I'm a McDonald fan. He should be around for the second round. Hope he's available at #47.

 

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I'm a McDonald fan. He should be around for the second round. Hope he's available at #47.

What do you like about him?

Old McDonald

 

[BigKen]

What do you like about him?

Saw two Iowa St. games this year and just like the way he plays. Always on his toes and not hesitant to tackle.

Hoping the Pats can get him in the 2nd or 3rd.