NFL Draft 2020: 5 biggest snubs from the first round

Edge rushers are players that come off the board quickly within the first two rounds every year in the NFL draft. That’s why it’s a surprise to see Yetur Gross-Matos still not selected by a team especially with teams that have a huge need to address their lack of significant pass rush.

Gross-Matos has the size and height to be a prototypical pass rusher in the NFL along with his athletic ability to move and use separation skills against the offensive linemen. He also possesses a good motor and strength to create some push at the line of scrimmage. He was ranked as the fourth-best defensive end and the 33rd overall prospect by ESPN with an 87-overall grade.

He is an edge rusher with raw potential that could use some tune-up to adjust his burst off the ball as well as utilizing his speed. In his sophomore season in 2018, Gross-Matos accounted for 54 total tackles, 36 solo tackles, 20 tackles for loss and eight sacks. The following season in 2019, Gross-Matos accounted for 40 total tackles, 23 solo tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss and nine sacks.

One of the most questionable picks in the draft so far was the Seahawks neglecting their absolute need for a pass rusher for an inside linebacker that they have starters for. Gross-Matos and Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa was still on the board.

Look for the Bengals with the 33rd overall pick or the New England Patriots with the 37th overall pick to make a potential move for Gross-Matos.