2024 NFL draft prospect rankings: Edge rushers

Trice is the poster-child for why the NFL has a combine. The Huskies listed him as 6-foot-4, 270 pounds. In Indianapolis, he measured an inch shorter and 25 pounds lighter. The "bigger" version of Trice reminded me of Cincinnati's Trey Hendrickson, but it was back to the drawing board after Indy. Trice isn't a twitched-up athlete, and considering his actual size, that could drop him down some draft boards. However, Washington's team captain was a productive technician who was relentless against the pass and run. According to Pro Football Focus, Trice ranked first in the FBS in QB pressures in each of the past two seasons — 80 in 2023 and 70 in 2022. Projected: Rounds 2-3

— 6. Chris Braswell (Sr., Alabama, 6-3, 251)

The right NFL defensive coordinator could mold this premium ball of clay (a former five-star recruit) into a Pro Bowler. Braswell was stuck behind Will Anderson Jr. on the depth chart, so he has limited snaps compared to most of the other prospects. He has an impressive first step, converts speed to power effortlessly and has the athleticism to turn and run with tight ends and running backs in coverage when playing an outside linebacker role. Braswell was No. 7 on Bruce Feldman's 2023 "Freaks List." Projected: Rounds 2-3

— 7. Jonah Elliss (Jr., Utah, 6-2, 243)

Elliss needs to get stronger, but he's quick off the ball and already has several effective pass-rush moves in his toolbox. His father, Luther, had a 10-year NFL career and was a two-time Pro Bowler, and he currently has three brothers in the league as well. Projected: Rounds 2-3

— 8. Mohamed Kamara (Sr., Colorado State, 6-1, 248)

Kamara doesn't feature prototypical size and he'll be a 25 years old as a rookie, but you'd be hard-pressed to find a more productive or tenacious player than the 2023 Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year. He produced 45.5 tackles for loss, 30.5 sacks and five forced fumbles in his five years at Fort Collins. Projected: Round 4

— 9. Myles Cole (Sr., Texas Tech, 6-6, 278)

Cole spent four years at Louisiana-Monroe before transferring to Lubbock. The production doesn't match the traits, but the former two-star recruit made himself some money at the NFL combine where he showed a rare combination of height, weight and speed. In a class lacking prototypical size, he stands tall (and wide). His wingspan measures to a full 7-foot-3. Projected: Rounds 4-6

— 10. Marshawn Kneeland (Jr., Western Michigan, 6-3, 267)

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