2020 NFL Draft: 8 seniors get preliminary first-round grades

EUGENE, OR - NOVEMBER 18: Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks passes the ball as linebacker Tony Fields II #1 of the Arizona Wildcats applies pressure during the second half of the game at Autzen Stadium on November 18, 2017 in Eugene, Oregon. The Ducks won the game 48-28. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) /

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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 29: Julian Okwara #42 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks on from the sideline in the second half against the Clemson Tigers during the College Football Playoff Semifinal Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

Julian Okwara might be the best edge rusher in the 2020 NFL Draft, depending on what underclassmen are coming out.

His speed off the edge is undeniable when you watch him play, and offensive linemen didn’t know what to do last year except just hold him.

That is one reason why Okwara’s sack numbers from 2018 — eight sacks in 13 games — were as low as they were.

Still, eight sacks is nothing to be disappointed about, and Okwara is continually getting better.

Julian Okwara had a stellar season getting after the quarterback. pic.twitter.com/hapbvkDzX2
— PFF College (@PFF_College) June 30, 2019

61 pressures in 13 games? 21 sacks and hits? 26 run game stops?

This guy is legit. No wonder he’s being considered a first round player.

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