ESPN names three former Ohio State players in top ten of NFL edge rushers

Those in the league say that almost one-third of the best edge rushers in the NFL come from Ohio State. See what they told ESPN.

No. 7 – Chase Young, Washington Football Team

Five Ohio State football players listed in PFF's top 101 NFL players
Dec 7, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young (99) reacts after defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. Washington won 23-17. Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

What Fowler Says

“The can’t-miss prospect out of the 2020 draft proved that he was up to that description during his rookie season. His 22.5% pass-rush win rate ranked eighth among all NFL defenders, and he showed a flare for the splash play with four forced fumbles and four pass deflections.

“‘He’s going to be dominant for a very long time,'” a veteran NFL defensive coach said. “‘Monster. You could see that coming out of Ohio State. He not only had the massive talent but acted like a professional before he got to the league. He knows what it takes, and his get-off is already one of the best in the league.'”

“Young also handles double teams well, winning 10 of 69 matchups (14.5%) when covered by two blockers. He’s the youngest player in this top 10 by three full years and could be primed to move up as his career progresses.”

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