2020 NFL Draft Defensive End, Edge Rusher Rankings Top Five
5. Curtis Weaver, Boise State
Size: 6-2, 265
The Good: Ultra-productive from the start, he kicked off his career with 11 sacks as a freshman and he kept getting better. In just three seasons he finished with 128 tackles, 34 sacks and 47.5 tackles for loss. Everyone tried to stop him, and it didn’t happen.
Ultra-quick and ultra-explosive in a football way – more on that in a moment – he packs a wallop when he gets to the ball and he keeps on coming. He’s relentless, but …
The moment @curtisweaver99 became the @MountainWest All-Time Sack King 👑#BleedBlue | @CintasCorp pic.twitter.com/gpiik32zMN
— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) March 30, 2020
The Not-So-Good: Is he too small? The 265 pound bulk is good, but at 6-2, he’s not your normal defensive end, and making him a linebacker takes away from his true talents. He’s able to move, but he’s not an elite athlete. He was able to get the job done on the field, but workout-wise, he’s just okay.
NFL Draft College Perspective Thought: What about three years of dominant production do you not like? No, he might not be the prototype for any one spot, but you want guys who know how to play the game and find ways to make things happen. He’ll find a role, and it’ll include getting behind the line.
Projected Round: Second