The Baltimore Ravens could be looking for edge help during the 2021 NFL Draft. There are plenty of intriguing prospects who they could look at to fill their hole at edge, one of which is Gregory Rousseau.
Rousseau opted out in 2020, but had a dominant 2019 season that included 59 total tackles and 15.5 sacks at the University of Miami. He’s an outstanding athlete, standing at 6-foot-5 and weighing 260 pounds, and uses that to his advantage by using his length to overwhelm blockers and get to the quarterback. He can also bend around offensive tackles, using his frame to get past them.
Gregory Rousseau is an intriguing edge rusher who could develop into an absolute star with the Ravens pic.twitter.com/ybvqayO1Ly
— Kevin Oestreicher (@koestreicher34) April 29, 2021
While Rousseau certainly has the size and production to be a productive player at the NFL level, he’s still learning how to play the edge position. He primarily played wide receiver and safety in high school, so he doesn’t have a lot of experience rushing the passer or setting the edge against the run.
Not having a lot experience at edge is the main knock on Rousseau, as he needs major refinement in his game in order to fully blossom into a star. With Baltimore, he would have a chance to learn from players such as Calais Campbell, Derek Wolfe, and even Pernell McPhee, so there might not be a better landing spot for Rousseau’s development than with the Ravens.
Campbell has publicly praised Rousseau and has even acted as a mentor for the young Hurricane. If Baltimore wants to take a chance on crazy potential, Rousseau would give them a raw prospect who has a real shot to become a star with the right coaching and mentorship.