2017 NFL Draft: Top 25 Big Board after Week 11
By Tyler Brooke
A couple of weeks ago, I was certain that Texas A&M edge rusher Myles Garrett was going to be the No. 1 overall player on my big board by the time the NFL draft rolled around. While I’m not so sure about that anymore, that shouldn’t take away from Garrett’s potential as an NFL pass rusher.
Garrett has been dealing with an ankle injury lately, but he’s still been able to pick up four sacks and nine quarterback hurries this year. When he’s healthy, Garrett is so difficult to block because of his incredible strength and his 6’5”, 270-pound frame.
That frame and strength make it easy for Garrett to bully offensive linemen, but he also has the speed off of the edge to bend the corner and get around would-be blockers as well. Because he’s so physically dominant, Garrett hasn’t had to rely on his technique, but that just means that there’s even more room for him to grow.
He’s not the No. 1 overall player right now, but it’s definitely close.