3. Zack Baun, Wisconsin
Size: 6-2, 238
The Good: A strong all-around pass rusher and hitter, he stepped up his game as a senior with 75 tackles with 12.5 sacks and 19.5 tackles for loss – he lived behind the line.
Already terrific, he’s still improving, still growing into the role as a potential star in the backfield, and he’s got the hitting ability to work as an offensive linebacker in any system. Fast enough in the workouts, he’s football-fast with little wasted motion and great angles.
My story is FAR from written.. here’s a chapter #PathToTheDraft pic.twitter.com/d1RsjLCRsL
— Zack Baun (@zackbizzaun) February 13, 2020
The Not-So-Good: He’s not really the prototype. Do you care that he’s not big enough to be an edge rusher on a regular basis and that he’s not quite the ultra-athletic flash of some of the star prospects in this draft? He’s good as is, but he’s still getting down the pass rushing role and he might not be there quite yet.
NFL Draft College Perspective Thought: Don’t assume he’ll be TJ Watt or any of the other great recent NFL outside linebackers to come out of Wisconsin lately, but he’s a good, sound veteran with a massive upside. There’s no bust potential and there could be a gigantic boom.
Projected Round: Second