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NFL Notebook, Week 7: Patrick Mahomes’ injury, trades, awards and more

By Zach Cohen

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 17: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs walks off the field before a game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on October 17, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 17: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs walks off the field before a game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on October 17, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /
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EVANSTON, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 18: Chase Young #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes sacks Aidan Smith #11 of the Northwestern Wildcats in the first quarter at Ryan Field on October 18, 2019 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
EVANSTON, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 18: Chase Young #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes sacks Aidan Smith #11 of the Northwestern Wildcats in the first quarter at Ryan Field on October 18, 2019 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) /

Draft Spotlight

Every week, I’ll dissect a college football player who recently grabbed the spotlight and what his future holds in the NFL. This week, I’ll be looking at the best player in the draft.

Who: Chase Young, EDGE, Ohio State

What Works

  • Acceleration
  • Athleticism
  • Explosiveness
  • Flexibility
  • Fluid hips
  • Hand usage
  • Movement
  • Quickness
  • Size (6-5, 265 pounds)
  • Strength
  • Tackling
  • Versatility

What Needs Work

  • Consistent motor
  • Filling gaps consistently
  • Pass rush moves

The Scout’s Opinion 

"Lean, muscular build engineered for playing 4-3 defensive end. Powerful, physical and disciplined run defender. Sets firm edges and process the run extremely well. Extremely comfortably stepping down, taking on pullers and squeezing gaps. Love his potential as a pass rusher in terms of power, length and quickness. All the traits needed to win in the NFL are present. Can really power through gaps when angles are greased. Has high level flashes of football intelligence against the run and pass. – Joe Marino, The Draft Network"

Outlook: Tied for the most sacks, Young can easily be the first pick if it wasn’t for all the quarterbacks available. As of now, Young looks like a potential franchise cornerstone.

Early Projection: Top-Three Pick

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