LA Rams Top 5 positional rankings: Defense edition

Edge rusher

1.- Chase Young (Ohio State): For many the best player available in this draft, for all, at least top 3. Young comes into the 2020 NFL Draft as the best pass rusher by a mile, and he has yet to develop, which makes him even more attractive. He has all of the physical traits that you LOVE to see, the high motor, the passion, and he has yet to develop some more elite hand techniques. You do the math, there is no miss in Chase.

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2.- K’Lavon Chaisson (LSU): Yet another sensational player from arguably the best team in the Tigers history. Chaisson will trick you with his moves, he is freaky athletic and has one of the fastest first steps, that, alongside with polished techniques, will cause havoc in opposing offensive schemes.

3.- A.J. Epenesa (Iowa): A more powerful type of rusher; Epenesa displays a more specific type of play. A bull-rusher that will get your favorite offensive lineman on his heels. He might not be as athletic as the previous two, but he ain’t lacking power, and he has a nose for the QB as few do.

4.- Terrell Lewis (Alabama): Maybe one of the riskiest players to pick high in this draft, as he has sustained several injuries, leading him to miss a big part of his college career, which also leads to underdevelopment. But, with that said, the traits that he has displayed when on the field are freaky good. He projects better as a 3-4 OLB because his athleticism says so. The fast and perceptive player that can drop in coverage or pressure the QB. A wildcard that can pay off big.

5.- Yetur Gross-Matos (Penn State): Yet another underdeveloped prospect. Gross-Matos’ raw athleticism has earned him a spot on this list, he displays rare ability in the short area, while also having dominant power and length. He might start rotational, but should earn a spot in the starting lineup as the season progresses.