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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 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive end DeMarcus Walker (44) rushes against the Mississippi Rebels during the second half at Camping World Stadium. Florida State Seminoles defeated the Mississippi Rebels 45-34. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive end DeMarcus Walker (44) rushes against the Mississippi Rebels during the second half at Camping World Stadium. Florida State Seminoles defeated the Mississippi Rebels 45-34. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Demarcus Walker (Florida State)

Every draft has certain guys who just don’t look like they should be good pass rushers but the numbers say they are. Demarcus Walker fits that profile. The Florida State defensive end isn’t an unstoppable force on every snap, but he’s persistent in his approach and 5-10 times per game he gets into the backfield for a shot at the quarterback. Sort that itch an offense can’t scratch. He never goes away and can drive you crazy by the end of the game.

Comparison:  Greg Hardy

Greg Hardy was much the same way coming out of college. Aside from his off-the-field concerns, which were validated the past couple years, he was an effective defensive end who just seemed to get better every year. He won with strength, violence and relentlessness. Walker boasts similar positives and negatives. It will come down to the scheme he ends up in. Odds are he fits best in a 4-3 system where he can play with his hand on the ground as he’s done at Florida State.

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