Yetur Gross-Matos, EDGE, Penn State
If you’re a Lions fan who misses Ezekiel Ansah, Gross-Matos is going to be a player you will like. Much like Ansah, Gross-Matos is a long-limbed, naturally powerful pass rusher who continues to add to his arsenal the more he plays.
He ironed out a lot of the growing pains in 2019, showing more explosive burst and a broader development of countermoves to shed blocks. Gross-Matos is more hit-and-miss in his pass rush and his recognition in run defense right now, which is why a guy who often looks like a surefire top-20 pick would be available in the second round. His upside is peak 2015 Ansah, when “Ziggy” bagged 14.5 sacks and earned a Pro Bowl berth.