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Redskins: 3 edge rushers to watch at the 2019 NFL Combine

By Jacob Camenker

NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 13: Jachai Polite #99 of the Florida Gators pressures quarterback Kyle Shurmur #14 of the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at Vanderbilt Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 13: Jachai Polite #99 of the Florida Gators pressures quarterback Kyle Shurmur #14 of the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at Vanderbilt Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /
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JACKSONVILLE, FL – DECEMBER 30: Montez Sweat #9 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs reacts after a tackle for loss against the Louisville Cardinals during the TaxSlayer Bowl at EverBank Field on December 30, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Bulldogs won 31-27. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FL – DECEMBER 30: Montez Sweat #9 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs reacts after a tackle for loss against the Louisville Cardinals during the TaxSlayer Bowl at EverBank Field on December 30, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Bulldogs won 31-27. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Montez Sweat may be one of the more well-rounded edge rushers in this draft. The Mississippi State product has been a monster over the course of the past two seasons, racking up 30 tackles for loss and 22.5 sacks for the Bulldogs.

Sweat is able to win at the point of attack with a combination of strength, speed, good hand technique, and his excellent length. He has a well-built 6-6, 245-pound frame, and that will help him a lot at the NFL level.

On tape, Sweat shows really good pass rush ability while also consistently getting involved on the ground. Compared to some of the other potential first-round edge options, Sweat is a much better run defender, as he tracks the ball carrier well and gets involved in plays, whether it’s making the tackle or occupying other blockers to open up opportunities for his teammates.

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At the Combine, the one concern that Sweat should look to quell is his ability to play in space. Sweat was decent in coverage but when breaking down on scrambling quarterbacks or receivers out of the backfield, Sweat had trouble taking the proper angle and changing direction. Thus, his movement skills will be key if he wants to profile as an every-down player.

Sweat is the perfect type of player for the Redskins to look at as a potential replacement for Preston Smith. He’s a long, athletic, do-it-all type of player. The Combine will be his chance to show off and build on his stock, which has been rising since his strong performance at the Senior Bowl.

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