Parsons is far more than a run defender. He’s a freak athlete who can also get to the quarterback and he makes plays.
He needs to be great going backwards to validate the pick.
His strengths are the same as Jaylon Smiths. We didn’t need to use a 1st round pick to get a guy who is good sideline to sideline and coming down hill.
His coverage is a projection and just because he’s a freak athlete doesn’t mean he’ll be able to do it.. A lot of quick fast corners can’t cover.
So if he shows he can’t play like a modern day linebacker is supposed to play than it’s a wasted pick.