2019 NFL Draft: Top 10 defensive line prospects

Defensive end Montez Sweat is a little older than many of the draft prospects, but he has pure talent. Sweat should make his future NFL employer very happy with their choice.

As mentioned, Sweat took the long way from high school to the pros. He was a highly ranked recruit out of Georgia when he committed to play for Michigan State. He only played in a couple of games for the Spartans before leaving the program after the 2015 season.

There were some disciplinary issues while he was a Spartan. After a year at Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Mississippi, Sweat chose Mississippi State for his final two years of eligibility. Over two seasons with the Bulldogs, he recorded 105 total tackles, 23.5 sacks and 14.5 tackles for loss. Last season he was named first team All-SEC and first team All-American.

Sweat is 6-foot-6, 252 pounds and probably could put on some more weight if he is selected by a team with a 4-3 philosophy. He is more likely to excel in a 3-4 scheme. He has quickness off the edge and is excellent in pursuit. While there may have been some maturity issues early in his career, those seem to be in his past and it should not cause him to fall down draft boards. Sweat will make a great edge rusher at the next level.