1. Joey Bosa, Ohio State, 6-5 269: I really enjoy watching Bosa play. He has a big time motor and is active all along the line of scrimmage. Bosa is strong at the point of attack. He can anchor down against the run and hold the edge. He wins many of his one on one battles against tackles with his get off. Bosa is a good tackler who finishes ball carriers on contact. Above average pass rusher who can win with speed and power. Bosa does a great job using his speed rush to set up his double move back inside. He has a little of a primo attitude about him but the work ethic and bloodlines are there for him to be a long time starter in the NFL. Oh, he’s no J.J Watt by the way so that comparison can stop.

2. Shaq Lawson, Clemson, 6-2 1/2 269: Lawson is the best pure pass rusher in this group. He can play out of a three point and two point stance. Lawson has an explosive first step that enables him to make up ground quickly. He’s a speed rusher who plays with good lean. Lawson has show the ability to plant and re-direct effortlessly and is effective playing down the line. He makes a lot of plays from the backside. Lawson shows good functional strength against the run but he can get overwhelmed at times. I think he is a solid top 15 pick but he may slip a little.

3. Kevin Dodd, Clemson, 6-5 277: Dodd has more long term upside in my opinion than his teammate Shaq Lawson. Dodd has the length and the bulk to play the nine technique defensive end in the 4-3. He does an excellent job of using his length against the run. Dodd can stack, shed and finish plays. He has a good first step and has quick hands and feet as a pass rusher. He’s more of a rip pass rusher who has the ability to get an offensive lineman to tip his alignment. Dodd can be inconsistent at times. He doesn’t always play up to his ability but his scheme versatility and his ability to play both end and tackle make him a prime first round target for teams looking for defensive help.

4. Noah Spence, Eastern Kentucky, 6-2 1/2 251: Spence has a lot of baggage and he didn’t test well however I think he is a better on field performer than he is as a combine performer. Spence is explosive off the ball and closes fast as a pass rusher. He is a pure speed rusher but you see the power with him as well when he uses his bull rush. Spence is strong at the point of attack. He has heavy hands and he can stone a tackle at the point of attack. Active down the line of scrimmage. Spence has the closing speed to make plays from the backside. If teams can over look the baggage and the slow forty times, Spence is a first round talent. If they can’t, he’ll slip into the second round.

5. Emmanuel Ogbah, Oklahoma State, 6-4 273: Ogbah is built like the ideal five technique defensive end. He is a high motor player who has a quick first step and he can close on opposing tackles. Ogbah is a speed rusher. He wins one on one battles with get off. He displays good lateral quickness and has the ability to chase and finish from the backside. Ogbah does struggle with bigger tackles that lock onto him in the run. He has short arms so he struggles with extension. Ogbah has first round talent but he’ll slip into the second round where he could be a good value.

6. Carl Nassib, Penn State, 6-6 1/2 277: Nassib is a guy who went from a walk on to potentially being draft early in day two. He had a tremendous senior season and flashed big time potential. Nassib is a high motor player who wins one on one battles with technique. He has a great first step and and he gets on an offensive lineman’s hip quickly. Nassib does a nice job using his hands. He gets inside position and his strong upper body allows him to extend, dip and rip. Nassib has a tendency to play tall but aside from that, there are no obvious weaknesses in his game.

7. Jonathan Bullard, Florida, 6-3 285: I have Bullard as a defensive end here but long term, his future is inside as a three technique defensive tackle. He is long, lean and explosive off the ball. He moves well in all four directions and has the ability to re-create the line of scrimmage. Bullard offers scheme versatility in both a 30 and 40 front so that will make him appealing to teams.

8. Bronson Kaufusi, BYU, 6-6 1/2 285: Teams love defensive ends that can play in a 30 and 40 front. Kaufusi is that type of player. He lined up all over the place in Bronco Mendehall’s 33 Stack defense. He played mostly end but Kaufusi has the athleticism and the speed to kick inside in sub packages and play a pass rushing defensive tackle. Kaufusi has a tendency to play high at times but he has tremendous upside and with good coaching, could be a very good player in the NFL.

9. Shilique Calhoun, Michigan State, 6-4 1/2 251: I’m not enamored with Calhoun like other draft experts are. I don’t think he is a defensive end at the next level. I think he’s a linebacker who might see some snaps as a pass rushing, sub package defensive end. Calhoun has a quick first step and he uses his hands well. He’s stronger than he looks and he plays with great leverage. I just don’t see an everydown player unless Calhoun plays outside linebacker in the 3-4.

10. Shawn Oakman, Baylor, 6-7 1/2 287: Oakman is probably not going to get drafted because of an off the field incident that took place last month. Its a shame because going into last season, Oakman looked like a future top ten pick. Now, he has to hope he can clear his name and that someone will take a chance on him.