Gregory Rousseau, the Miami (FL) DL, sits at No. 35 on the consensus board across 27 public boards. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 33% elite, 53% starter.
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Long-limbed, even-front end with a projectable frame but a concerning lack of functional edge experience.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He doesn't come off as unwilling at the point of attack.”
Production Context
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “Rousseau is a long, rangy pass rusher with natural instincts and skills.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Much of his sack production came via athletic mismatches against interior blockers when reduced inside.”
Sources · 4 · quotes 2
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- Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- Bucky Brooks, NFL Network
- Lance Zierlein, nfl_com_zierlein
- Bucky Brooks, nflcom_bucky_brooks
“…Long-limbed, even-front end with a projectable frame but a concerning lack of functional edge experience. Much of his sack production came via athletic mismatches against interior blockers when reduced inside. He lacks prototypical get-off and needs more violence and pop in his hands, but his length, pursuit agility and wide-open throttle really stand out on tape. He doesn't come off as unwilling at the point of atta…”
“…Rousseau is a long, rangy pass rusher with natural instincts and skills. The Miami standout is still a work in progress, but his flashes will encourage teams to gamble on his upside as a disruptive edge defender.…”
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