Jachai Polite, EDGE, Florida

A lot of the guys after Bosa are going to really need to impress at the combine since there really isn't a consensus after him. GM's will be trying to project how much better can they make this guy and will he get better and better. Will he still be playing 10 years from know or will he be 3 and done. All questions they will try to answer. A GM for a young team rebuilding might go after a different player than a team that is a player or 2 away and wants to take advantage of their window before it closes. That's why it's so hard to project who will draft who after the first 3 or 4 picks.

His size worries me. 6'2" is kind of short for an ER.

Originally posted by mayo49:

His size worries me. 6'2" is kind of short for an ER.

Nah.

Originally posted by Heroism:

Originally posted by mayo49:
His size worries me. 6'2" is kind of short for an ER.

Nah.

I know Von Miller is kind of on the short side, too - so who knows.

Originally posted by mayo49:

I know Von Miller is kind of on the short side, too - so who knows.

For you, mayo:

Originally posted by Heroism:

Dude, this is a good thing. Low man wins. I think Baalke has skewed many fan's perception because natural leverage is always a good thing.

6'2"/6'3"(Von Miller, Khalil Mack, Everson Griffen, Melvin Ingram, Justin Houston, etc) is a sweet spot for edge rushers, especially those with power and explosiveness. Combine those two traits with natural leverage and tackles start flying onto their ass(see Khalil Mack).

Length is so overrated for pass rushers. It's valuable as for defending the run, but as a pass rusher, things like violent hands, timing, placement, and knowing how to rush the passer(ie working half man, rushing with a plan, setups, etc.) are waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more important.

Originally posted by Heroism:

Power, explosiveness, and natural leverage on display(and sweet hands). Carl Lawson(6'2" w/ 31.5" arms) is a f**king beast. I bet if you ask tackles who are the most annoying players to play against they'd say it's the dudes with these traits.

Sheesh! Carl Lawson absolutely puts Cam Fleming to shame with this beautiful long arm move, and works back inside to get the sack on Cooper Rush. pic.twitter.com/R6A17JfK6E

— Gavino Borquez (@GavinoBorquez) August 19, 2018

#Bengals Rookie rusher Carl Lawson's pass rushing skills are really impressing. Great use of the long arm to shift to inside shoulder pic.twitter.com/q4tAUsS1GG

— Austin P. Baumer (@ScoutBaumer) October 25, 2017

And there are so many of the greatest edge rushers that you can add to that list. Lawrence Taylor, Derrick Thomas, Dwight Freeney, etc.

Thanks, Hero - you've changed my mind.

Dude plays like he's on fire

Originally posted by NYniner85:
Dude plays like he's on fire

2019 NFL Draft film review on one of my favorite prospects, FLA DE Jachai Polite. Excellent 3-play sequence late in the 4th for JP. Sets the edge w/ a great tackle on 1st, creates pressure/errant throw on 2nd, batted pass on 3rd. pic.twitter.com/vfnNre1a4h

— Eric Robinson (@_Eric_Robinson) November 15, 2018

My dad would say, "He plays like he has a firecracker in his ass."

Originally posted by mayo49:
His size worries me. 6'2" is kind of short for an ER.

Is he actually 6'2? Looks shorter than that to me

Originally posted by Bitplayer:

Originally posted by mayo49:
His size worries me. 6'2" is kind of short for an ER.

Is he actually 6'2? Looks shorter than that to me

Isnt Elvis Dumervil under 6 feet? If a player has all the skills to be a great pass rusher it doesnt matter if he isnt 6'5".

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:
Isnt Elvis Dumervil under 6 feet? If a player has all the skills to be a great pass rusher it doesnt matter if he isnt 6'5".

Ya but he looks a little light in the pants to me as well. Imagine trent brown- or someone similar- getting his hands on this guy. Bug splat. Goodbye top ten pick.

I dunno bro I think we have better options.

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:

Originally posted by Bitplayer:

Originally posted by mayo49:
His size worries me. 6'2" is kind of short for an ER.

Is he actually 6'2? Looks shorter than that to me

Isnt Elvis Dumervil under 6 feet? If a player has all the skills to be a great pass rusher it doesnt matter if he isnt 6'5".

Yeah, but 6'2" is about as short as I want to go.

Originally posted by Bitplayer:
Ya but he looks a little light in the pants to me as well. Imagine trent brown- or someone similar- getting his hands on this guy. Bug splat. Goodbye top ten pick.

I dunno bro I think we have better options.

Easier said than done. How many BIG tackles did Dumervil work over in his career? What about 6'2", 245 pound Robert Mathis? Von Miller is 6'3" and 250 pounds. You don't need a massive pass rusher to beat tackles.

Originally posted by mayo49:
Yeah, but 6'2" is about as short as I want to go.

Dwight Freeney was 6'1". His 125 sacks suggest that his height was not a detriment to his play.

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by mayo49:
Yeah, but 6'2" is about as short as I want to go.

Dwight Freeney was 6'1". His 125 sacks suggest that his height was not a detriment to his play.

Yeah, but Freeney is the exception. Not too many 6'1" ends starting in the league.