2015 NFL Draft: Bowl Game Player Standouts Part 2
By Andy Miley
Oct 4, 2014; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. (15) sacks Wake Forest Demon Deacons quarterback John Wolford (10) for a loss during the second quarter at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
DE: Mario Edwards, Florida State
The defensive end does a good job anchoring the line of scrimmage, forcing the play back inside without giving ground. He gets good leverage his initial first steps, forcing the offensive tackle back on his heels. Edwards has quick hands, dipping underneath blocks or swims past them on the way to the quarterback. There were a few times he kicked down to play defensive tackle, and other times he stood up playing more of an outside linebacker role. The defender got more frustrated and winded as the game became further and further out of reach.
WR: Rashad Green, Florida State
This receiver struggled at times against Oregon. He misconnected with Winston on more than a few occasions. Green is more of a possession type receiver at the next level, making catches in the middle of the field with defenders draped all over him. The wide out has soft hands, is quicker than fast, and always fought for extra yardage. He does a good job squaring his shoulders, blocking downfield in the run game.
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