NFL Notebook, Week 12: NFC’s elite, Jason Garrett’s future, fantasy sleepers and more
By Zach Cohen
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 a rising edge rusher.
Who: Yetur Gross-Matos, EDGE, Penn State
What Works
- Athleticism
- Flexibility
- Hand usage
- Keeping pad level down
- Length
- Motor
- Pass rush
- Physicality
- Size (6-5, 264 pounds)
- Tackling
- Versatility
- Winning at initial contact
What Needs Work
- Consistency
- Disengagement from blockers
- Play recognition
- Thin frame
The Scout’s Opinion
"“Line of scrimmage defenders who can produce favorable on down-and-distance situations are always in demand, so Gross-Matos should have plenty of teams hoping to land him in the 2020 NFL Draft. He is an impactful player at the point of attack who makes a lot of plays in the backfield to help get his defense off the field.” – Charlie Campbell, WalterFootball.com"
Outlook: Gross-Matos has improved his stock this season, despite most experts agreeing that he has potential to get better due to his size. With Iowa edge rusher A.J. Epenesa likely staying another year, Gross-Matos could end up being a mid-first-round pick.
Early Projection: Late first-round pick