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2017 NFL Draft Pro Comparisons: The Edge Rushers

By Erik Lambert

Sep 24, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) in game action against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Texas A&M won 45-24. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) in game action against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Texas A&M won 45-24. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 17, 2016; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive end Charles Harris (91) celebrates after a sack against the Georgia Bulldogs in the first half at Faurot Field. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive end Charles Harris (91) celebrates after a sack against the Georgia Bulldogs in the first half at Faurot Field. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports /

Charles Harris (Missouri)

Missouri has produced some solid pass rushers over the past few years. Charles Harris looks like their latest success story. Another of those defensive ends who are strong enough to power through blocks but also look really explosive on tape. The quickness and agility is there, making it difficult to know what they’ll do from snap to snap. That is what makes for an effective edge rusher. Harris also boasts a steady motor, meaning he’s not prone to cold streaks.

Comparison:  Dwight Freeney

From time to time on tape for the Tigers, people will see Harris unleash a devastating spin move that completely fools the tackle and opens the quarterback up to a sack. Football fans who blur their eyes would swear they just saw long-time Pro Bowler Dwight Freeney on the play. Freeney of course made that spin move style famous in Indianapolis. The two also share a similar build with a preference for playing with a hand in dirt, though they can rush upright if asked.

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