2019 NFL Draft: Top 10 defensive line prospects
By Shane Lunnen
When discussing freak athletes in this year’s draft, defensive end Rashan Gary must be mentioned. He is the second-best edge rusher in the draft.
Gary’s best season statistically occurred during his sophomore year in 2017 where he totaled 58 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks and a forced fumble. He dropped off some statistically last year and missed three games due to injury, however, it was still a good enough performance to be named first-team All-Big Ten. Gary was one of several Wolverines to skip the Peach Bowl to rest and prepare for the draft.
Gary has a good size for an edge rusher at 6-foot-5, 287 pounds. He has speed, explosiveness and power off the line, but it does not always show up in the production department. His weakness is he does not give full effort every down and some teams may find the mentality a red flag. If he can be motivated at the next level to fix this part of his game, he could be a huge playmaker. Due to his sheer athleticism and strength, Gary should not fall past the top 10 in the first round.