Dane Brugler's Top 10 Edge Rusher Prospects

[Cowboyny]

If we address the need in the draft, got to target the best pure pass rushers as they just couldn’t get to the qb last yr after the parsons trade.

Bailey, Bain, Mesidor, Howell and Thomas for me

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Last year they needed this type cause parsons was still on the roster.

My point exactly...........we already have a couple of strong run defenders in EZ and Clowney ( if he is resign).

 

[darthseinfeld]

I do agree that most mocks are ranking him high, but is it just me, coz I'm just seeing potential, not production.

Well he was productive in 2024. 7 sacks, 11 TFL. So he has shown he is capable of very good production. Its just a question of why the dip. Injury? How he was played? Overrated in 2024? Thats what needs to be awnsered. Im of the opinion that single season production needs to be scrutinized. That was goes both ways as far as a high level of production and a lack

 

[Cowboyny]

My point exactly...........we already have a couple of strong run defenders in EZ and Clowney ( if he is resign).

We don’t need another DLaw, that is pretty much Clowney, we need to replace parsons edge pressure lost

 

[cnuball21]

We can reverse this and say the same about you and Bain........so this statement isn't carrying much weight at all.

Umm ok

 

[cnuball21]

We don’t need another DLaw, that is pretty much Clowney, we need to replace parsons edge pressure lost

I would prefer more of a speed rush finisher too but we need to keep in mind we don't know what Parker is going to be looking for.

I saw a video this week I will try to track down that basically said he is going to be looking for a Tank type player for sure.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

If we address the need in the draft, got to target the best pure pass rushers as they just couldn’t get to the qb last yr after the parsons trade.

Bailey, Bain, Mesidor, Howell and Thomas for me

Howell is interesting .......

https://www.espn.com/college-footba...ason/2025/table/defensive/sort/sacks/dir/desc

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

I do agree that most mocks are ranking him high, but is it just me, coz I'm just seeing potential, not production.

That’s fair. I’m a bigger fan of Faulk than most, but he certainly didn’t have the type of year (in 2025) that folks were expecting. That said, I’m evaluating him on what I see and I’d have no issues with taking at #20.

I like the idea of bigger/stouter base DEs in whatever scheme we run.

 

[My3Sons]

Faulk is painfully overrated and Jacas incredibly underrated.

 

[Cowboyny]

Howell is interesting .......

https://www.espn.com/college-footba...ason/2025/table/defensive/sort/sacks/dir/desc

He is another short armed edge, but he does have that juice we really lack off the edge

 

[Cowboyny]

I would prefer more of a speed rush finisher too but we need to keep in mind we don't know what Parker is going to be looking for.

I saw a video this week I will try to track down that basically said he is going to be looking for a Tank type player for sure.

This is very true. Do you remember where you saw that video, a few people have mentioned it

 

[cnuball21]

This is very true. Do you remember where you saw that video, a few people have mentioned it

It is a FootsdaKing vid on youtube where he a defensive guru guest talking about Parkers scheme.

 

[AsthmaField]

He is another short armed edge, but he does have that juice we really lack off the edge

I like Howell a lot… especially if Parker is going to play an odd-front or something similar where your edges are essentially OLB

 

[Cowboyny]

I like Howell a lot… especially if Parker is going to play an odd-front or something similar where your edges are essentially OLB

Yes, Howell is more than stand up edge rusher. I like him at 20.

 

[Cowboyny]

It is a FootsdaKing vid on youtube where he a defensive guru guest talking about Parkers scheme.

Thanks, will check it out

 

[Aven8]

I would prefer more of a speed rush finisher too but we need to keep in mind we don't know what Parker is going to be looking for.

I saw a video this week I will try to track down that basically said he is going to be looking for a Tank type player for sure.

Speed rusher should be Overshown. Like Micah that’s when he’s at his best. Downhill

 

[big dog cowboy]

Speed rusher should be Overshown.

Dude is a serious closer.

 

[cnuball21]

Speed rusher should be Overshown. Like Micah that’s when he’s at his best. Downhill

I think we will see him blitz a lot more.

Maybe Parker sees him and DEze as the speed guys and is looking for more power. IDK.

 

[Hardline]

Faulk is an excellent choice at 20.
I will sacrifice a little pass rushing skill for run stopping any day.
There's no bigger beat down than having the ball rammed down your throat.
And I'll bet Faulk will be better pass rusher than you all think.

 

[Asunder]

It is a FootsdaKing vid on youtube where he a defensive guru guest talking about Parkers scheme.