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MIAMI, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 19: Gregory Rousseau #15 of the Miami Hurricanes celebrates with Trevon Hill #94 against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. EDGE. Gregory Rousseau. Miami (FL). 6. player. 59

Just a redshirt freshman in 2019, Gregory Rousseau is wearing the captain’s “C” on his chest.

After playing one game in 2018 and taking a medical redshirt, Rousseau blew up in 2019 to the tune of 54 tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss, and 15.5 sacks along with two forced fumbles.

Rousseau’s versatility as a pass rusher and the quickness with which he gets to the quarterback are downright impressive, and the next step for the Dolphins after getting Tua Tagovailoa in the program is building a tremendous defense.

8 tackles | 4 sacks | 5 TFLs

Gregory Rousseau was on a different level vs. Florida State!#ItsAllAboutTheU | @CanesFootball @Greg_R5 pic.twitter.com/m5v0j8HtCC
— ACC Digital Network (@theACCDN) November 6, 2019

The Dolphins could go a number of directions with this pick, but they also own Houston’s pick, so they have another selection in this round to work with.

Rousseau is considered one of the consensus top prospects and his ability to rush the quarterback from the inside or the edge will endear him to Brian Flores and the Dolphins.

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