Clelin Ferrell, the Clemson EDGE, sits at No. 13 on the consensus board across 27 public boards. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 27% elite, 53% starter.
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Highly productive 4-3 defensive end with prototypical size, length and strength to offer early help against both the run and pass.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Playing next to NFL talent in all three years certainly made things easier for Ferrell, but his edge-setting and rush plan improvements are self-made.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Ferrell is a complete defender and steady talent who could start early for a 4-3 stop unit.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a balanced-edge.
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“…Highly productive 4-3 defensive end with prototypical size, length and strength to offer early help against both the run and pass. Playing next to NFL talent in all three years certainly made things easier for Ferrell, but his edge-setting and rush plan improvements are self-made. His rush can be leggy and gradual and might not get home as often in the pros, but NFL coaching might further unleash his physical traits…”
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