NFL Draft 2017: 5 Hidden Gems in Second and Third Rounds
Houston. Tyus Bowser. 4. player. 26. . Edge Rusher
If you watched the best game of week one this past college football season, you know Tyus Bowser. Houston football put itself into the national spotlight with a marquee 33-23 win over No. 3 Oklahoma. The senior pass rusher recorded one of team’s four sacks of Baker Mayfield.
The Baltimore Ravens took a bit of a flier on the late-blooming rusher in the second round. But when he’s healthy, he produced at a high level in 2016.
Bowser had a strong start to the season recording 3.5 sacks in the first four games. However, he suffered a broken orbital bone during a fight with a teammate. After missing five games, he came back and overwhelmed Louisville and Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson. He recorded five tackles and a sack against the talented Jackson (Video courtesy Matt Williams).
In all, he ended the season with 8.5 sacks in eight games and 22.5 sacks in his career. He’s a speedy hybrid linebacker/ defensive end running a 4.65, 40-yard dash at the combine.
Bowser isn’t just great at rushing the passer. He’s capable in pass coverage. He deflected nine passes and intercepted two while at Houston. Bowser is a freakish athlete that will work well in the Raven’s 3-4.