Chase Young | EDGE | Ohio State
Want an indication of how dominant Young has been this year? He finished the regular season with an FBS-leading 16.5 sacks – 2.5 ahead of the second-place finisher – and did so while missing two games.
Young has been a one-man wrecking crew this season, dominating offensive tackles across the Big Ten and tallying at least half of a sack in all but one game he played in 2019. He also ended up with 21 tackles for a loss, which finished fourth in the nation, and 7 forced fumbles, which placed him in a tie for first.
The consensus top defender in the 2020 class and arguably the best overall prospect, Young is a tenacious pass-rusher who features a sky-high ceiling at an extremely important position. He has stellar athletic ability, firing off the snap with impressive acceleration and showing off top-notch flexibility when turning the corner. He has an extensive array of pass-rushing techniques and plays with a high motor on every snap. Plus, at 6-foot-5 and 265 pounds, he possesses a chiseled frame with great length.
Though his not playing quarterback might prevent him from being the top overall pick, Young should not fall outside of the first two selections of this year’s class. He is a physical freak of nature with impressive polish off the edge and the potential to become an All-Pro talent.