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I have a little different take on getting a DT in the draft. I wouldn't take one early. Let's face it, DTs are run stoppers, today's game is about getting to the qb. So I'm taking a pass rush DE that can play the inside on passing downs. Or let Bosa move inside on passing downs and bring him in at DE. Or swap them to get different matchups. So I'm looking for somebody like
2019 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings: Zach Allen has the power, refined game to be star defensive lineman
The Boston College senior wins in many ways and has the size and strength to be a dominant three-down player
After Nick Bosa and Clelin Ferrell, I've been looking for someone to emerge as the No. 3 edge-rusher in this loaded class, and I think I found him.
Boston College's Zach Allen is a monster at 6-foot-5 and 280-plus pounds with impressive athleticism for his size, plenty of power, and most importantly, a developed arsenal of pass-rushing/block-shedding moves. He has positional versatility too. I can see him lining up inside and using his length and hand use to slip past slower, bigger guards at the NFL level.
By the way, I won't be shocked if Allen ultimately passes Ferrell on my Big Board, especially given how the two players have been trending of late. The Eagles star has 10 tackles for loss, four sacks, five batted passes, an interception and forced fumble in his last six games.
11. Zach Allen, DE, Boston College
Allen isn't super explosive but is easily one of the most calculated outside pass-rushers in college football when it comes to efficiently using his hands to beat blocks in any situation. Oh, and he's a tank at 6-5 and 280 pounds playing on the edge. He was immovable against Clemson and showed how well he changes directions for his size.
The Boston College senior wins in many ways and has the size and strength to be a dominant three-down player
After Nick Bosa and Clelin Ferrell, I've been looking for someone to emerge as the No. 3 edge-rusher in this loaded class, and I think I found him.
Boston College's Zach Allen is a monster at 6-foot-5 and 280-plus pounds with impressive athleticism for his size, plenty of power, and most importantly, a developed arsenal of pass-rushing/block-shedding moves. He has positional versatility too. I can see him lining up inside and using his length and hand use to slip past slower, bigger guards at the NFL level.
By the way, I won't be shocked if Allen ultimately passes Ferrell on my Big Board, especially given how the two players have been trending of late. The Eagles star has 10 tackles for loss, four sacks, five batted passes, an interception and forced fumble in his last six games.
11. Zach Allen, DE, Boston College
Allen isn't super explosive but is easily one of the most calculated outside pass-rushers in college football when it comes to efficiently using his hands to beat blocks in any situation. Oh, and he's a tank at 6-5 and 280 pounds playing on the edge. He was immovable against Clemson and showed how well he changes directions for his size.
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