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Micah Parsons. 11. player. Scouting Report. Penn State. Pick Analysis. LB. 45
Denver Broncos’ projected win total: 7.4
Micah Parsons 2019 stats: 109 total tackles (14 for loss), 5 sacks, 5 passes defended and 4 forced fumbles.
This mock draft selection is a perfect situation where the best player available meets position of need. Inside linebacker is already a thin position for the Denver Broncos and it will only get worse if they lose Todd Davis in free agency next offseason. Luckily for them, the best linebacker in the 2021 NFL Draft class falls to them here at No. 11.
Micah Parsons has an impressive combination of size, quickness, athleticism and football IQ at the linebacker position. He reads opposing offenses extremely well and has the speed to track down most ball carriers with ease. He is a true sideline-to-sideline defender who also tackles extremely well in space.
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Parsons can also come up and fill gaps on the inside and shows impressive natural block shed ability. He also shows great natural instincts in short zone coverage. Parsons always takes care of his responsibilities in zone and also has the combination of size and athleticism to be an exciting matchup player in man-to-man coverage.
Simply put, Micah Parsons is one of the best defensive players in the entire 2021 NFL Draft class. The Denver Broncos find a true potential centerpiece of their defense with the 11th pick of this mock draft.