Bradlee Anae NFL Draft 2020: Scouting Report for Dallas Cowboys' Pick

EDGE7 Bradlee Anae, Utah

STRENGTHS

—Big-time power player who is NFL-ready with excellent technique and the strength to stack up every down against pro-level tackles.

—Plays mean with a violent nature and a temper that offensive linemen don't like to deal with.

—Motor is revved up and never stops running; high-effort player.

—Smart, instinctive player who makes fast reads and is rarely fooled by misdirection.

—Has played very well against current NFL players and pro-caliber tackles in the Pac-12.

—Stabs with a long arm and uses agility to bend the corner.

—First step is good enough to stun offensive tackles.

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WEAKNESSES

—Good player who never produced many sacks or TFLs off his own moves; a lot of plays set up for him to succeed by scheme and teammates.

—Lacks top-end burst and agility; doesn't profile as a very good athlete.

—Will get put on skates in the run game due to lack of length/base power.

—Tackles have taken him for a ride around the arc when he can't get his hips unlocked to turn the corner on the edge.

—Would love to see him develop more head-up power moves (bull rush, inside counter, etc.) to show up better against athletic offensive tackles.

OVERALL

Anae is a tough player with a red-hot motor who is very fun to root for. His lack of top-tier athleticism is concerning as the NFL moves toward more spread-out offenses and a lot more athletes on that side of the ball, but we believe he has tools to be an early-career starter and a good player. While he may never develop into a consistent double-digit sack-artist, Anae will be a good NFL defensive end.

GRADE: 79

PRO COMPARISON: Whitney Mercilus/Derek Barnett