NFL Network's Charley Casserly's top EDGE prospects
The Giants defense played well last season, finishing the year ranked ninth in the NFL in points allowed (22.3) and 12th in yards allowed (349.3) per game.
While most of the defense will be returning in 2021, the Giants may still look to add to its depth at a few positions, including at edge rusher.
NFL Network analyst Charley Casserly spoke about a few of his favorite EDGE prospects in this year's NFL Draft, starting with Michigan's Kwity Paye.
Paye played in just four games in 2020, finishing with 16 tackles (12 solo), two sacks and four tackles for loss on his way to being named Second-Team All-Big Ten. It was the second consecutive season he earned Second-Team All-Big Ten honors after racking up 6.5 sacks and 12.5 tackles for loss in 12 games as a junior.
"He's my number one rusher," Casserly said about Paye. "The most explosive rusher in this draft. I've seen him win outside with speed, inside with quickness. I've seen him line up right across at every position on the defensive line, defensive tackle and defensive end. I see him using his hands playing the run, can slip some blocks."
Casserly's other top edge defenders include a pair of Miami pass rushers- Jaelan Phillips and Gregory Rousseau.
Phillips transferred to Miami after two seasons at UCLA. In his first campaign with the Hurricanes in 2020, Phillips recorded eight sacks, 15.5 tackles for loss, one interception and three passes defensed to go with 45 tackles (21 solo). He was named Second-Team All-ACC, AP Second-Team All-American and AFCA First-Team All-American.
"He's my second-rater pass rusher here..." Casserly said. "I see him with speed on the outside, I've seen quick inside moves, I see potential there. He sets the edge very well."
Rousseau shined in his only full season at Miami back in 2019. In 13 games, Rousseau registered 15.5 sacks, 19.5 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one pass defended, along with his 54 tackles (34 solo). His 15.5 sacks were the second-most in the nation behind only Ohio State's Chase Young. His accolades for the 2019 season include First-Team All-ACC, Second-Team All-American, Freshman All-American and ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Casserly likes what he's seen on tape from Rousseau, describing him as "athletic, quick, shows potential."
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