Ronnie Perkins, the Oklahoma EDGE, sits at No. 71 on the consensus board across 24 public boards. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 4% elite, 10% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Perkins is tight-hipped and a very average athlete with production coming thanks to his hard-charging motor as well as Oklahoma's slant-heavy defensive front.”
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He's tough but the lack of bend has a distinct impact on his anchor and contact balance at the point of attack.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Productive but undersized defensive end who might need to prove he can play standing for a 3-4 scheme.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a balanced-edge.
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“…Productive but undersized defensive end who might need to prove he can play standing for a 3-4 scheme. Perkins is tight-hipped and a very average athlete with production coming thanks to his hard-charging motor as well as Oklahoma's slant-heavy defensive front. He's tough but the lack of bend has a distinct impact on his anchor and contact balance at the point of attack. Despite some physical deficiencies, he plays w…”
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