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NFL Draft 2020: Top 3 candidates for Defensive Rookie of Year

By Michael Hanich

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 01: Chase Young #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes chases down Clayton Thorson #18 of the Northwestern Wildcats in in the third quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 01, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 01: Chase Young #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes chases down Clayton Thorson #18 of the Northwestern Wildcats in in the third quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 01, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – SEPTEMBER 14: Chase Young #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes on the field in the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium on September 14, 2019 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – SEPTEMBER 14: Chase Young #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes on the field in the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium on September 14, 2019 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /

DE. 58. Ohio State. Chase Young. 3. player. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis

Defensive ends from the Ohio State Buckeyes are high-valued prospects due to their talent and tremendous impact in their first season from other similar prospects. Joey Bosa was drafted in the 2016 NFL Draft with the third overall pick by the San Diego Chargers and Nick Bosa was drafted in the 2019 NFL Draft with the second overall pick by the San Francisco 49ers.

Both Bosa brothers won the Defensive Rookie of the Year in their first season in the NFL.

Now it is Chase Young’s turn to continue the recent legacy of dominant defensive ends from the Buckeyes in the NFL. The Redskins chose Young to elevate their pass rush that was filled up with multiple first-round talents. Young’s tenacious ability to create pass rush due to his strength and speed will be huge for the Redskins’ defense.

Despite the Redskins accounting for 46 sacks last season, they were ranked 18th in passing yards allowed per game (238.9) and 31st in rushing yards allowed per game (146.2). Not only will Young need to make an impact on the pass rush, but he will need to stop the offense rushing the ball at the line of scrimmage.

His addition to the edge will solidify former first-round selection in defensive lineman Jonathan Allen to his natural position at defensive tackle.

Look for Young to be one of the most dominant defenders in the NFC East having to continually pass rush Carson Wentz, Dak Prescott and Daniel Jones. All three offenses have a well-balanced offense in terms of running and throwing the ball.

This will only give Young more opportunity to be a stout elite defender.

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