Round 7: North Dakota State DE Derrek Tuszka
Tuszka is one of the defenders behind the North Dakota State Bison’s recent wave of success. He’s not the bendiest or most athletic edge rusher out there, but this guy is the definition of a football player. He has a no-quit motor and a variety of moves that he utilizes to get after their quarterback.
Tuszka has definitely seen his stock rise during the pre-draft process. The 2020 NFL Scouting Combine and getting in front of teams was certainly important in that. I think the best thing he has going for him is the fact that teams are watching more tape. Over the past three seasons at NDSU, he’s amassed 40.5 tackles for loss and 28.5 sacks. His story is told on the tape and that could really help him get drafted.