The Felger and Mazz Big Board is officially back for the 2024 NFL Draft! With the New England Patriots slated to draft at 3rd overall in this year’s draft, the Big Board will be more important than ever before! Here’s a look at the Defensive Ends that were hit on the Big Board!
But before this year’s selections of Defensive Ends , here’s a look at who the Big Board has hit on in the past!
Jake Bequette – Defensive End – Arkansas – 2012 NFL Draft – 3rd round 90th overall
Aaron Dobson – Wide Receiver – Marshall – 2013 NFL Draft – 2nd round 59th overall
Jimmy Garoppolo – Quarterback – Eastern Illinois – 2014 NFL Draft- 2nd round 62nd overall
Trey Flowers – Defensive End – Arkansas – 2014 NFL Draft – 4th round 101st overall
Cyrus Jones – Cornerback & Special Teams – Alabama – 2016 NFL Draft – 2nd round 60th overall
Jacoby Brissett – Quarterback – North Carolina State – 2016 NFL Draft – 3rd round 91st overall
Isaiah Wynn – Offensive Lineman – Alabama – 2018 NFL Draft – 1st round 23rd overall (shown belwo)
Wynn didn’t practice for two weeks, so the Patriots probably didn’t really want to put him on the field outside of an emergency situation. They tried him briefly at left tackle, but ultimately put Justin Herron back in after Wynn allowed a sack to Randy Gregory. Simply put, Wynn has had a bad season. He couldn’t have been expected to bring much to the table on Sunday, but that’s his own fault after landing on COVID reserve.
N’Keal Harry – Wide Receiver – Arizona State University – 2019 NFL Draft – 1st round 32nd overall
JoeJuan Williams – Cornerback – Vanderbilt – 2019 NFL Draft – 2nd round 45th overall
Christian Barmore – Defensive Tackle – Alabama – 2021 NFL Draft – 2nd round 38th overall
Cameron McGrone – Linebacker – Michigan – 2021 NFL Draft – 5th round 177th overall
Cole Strange – Offensive Lineman – Chattanooga – 2022 NFL Draft – 1st round 29th overall
Pierre Strong Jr. – Running Back – South Dakota State University – 2022 NFL Draft – 4th round 127th overall
Keion White – Defensive End – Georgia Tech – 2023 NFL Draft – 2nd round 46th overall
Laiatu Latu – UCLA
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 11: Laiatu Latu #15 of the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl Stadium on November 11, 2023 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Here are some strengths and weaknesses courtesy of NFL.com
Strengths
- Menacing portfolio of movement and entry angles in his rush.
- Mensa-level hand usage with slaps, swats, rips, counters and stabs at his disposal.
- Stacks and sheds blockers with good timing to sink into running backs.
Weaknesses
- Medical concerns surrounding his neck injury (while at Washington) will need to be evaluated.
- Frame build-out and body type are average.
- Legs straighten out during rush engagement, robbing him of leverage.
Brandon Dorlus – Oregon
Sep 9, 2023; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive end Brandon Dorlus (3) reacts at the end of the game after an interception of the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Here are some strengths and weaknesses courtesy of NFL.com
Strengths
- Can play a variety of alignments in odd or even fronts.
- Jolts tackles and tight ends with heavy punch..
- Drive strength to bull rush finesse protection.
Weaknesses
- Struggled to build an impressive rush résumé while at Oregon.
- Rush attack loses steam when first move fails to gain access.
- Plays with below-average balance and body control through contact.
Anthony Goodlow – Oklahoma State
STILLWATER, OK – SEPTEMBER 16: Quarterback Carter Bradley #2 of the South Alabama Jaguars throws a pass against defensive end Anthony Goodlow #94 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the first quarter at Boone Pickens Stadium on September 16, 2023 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Here are some strengths and weaknesses courtesy of NFL.com
Strengths
- Good size and terrific arm length as a base defensive end.
- Has length to stab and separate quickly as a rusher.
- Plays with heavy pads once he gets to an edge.
Weaknesses
- Takes short, tight strides upfield as a rusher.
- Below-average edge-to-edge quickness as a reduced rusher inside.
- Doesn’t play with much knee bend at the point of attack.
