Zion Grady

An uber-productive pass rusher that wins primarily with speed and finesse. Size hasn’t been third-party verified, but was believed to be hovering right around 6-foot-3.5, 225 pounds summer before junior season. Checks off some of the desired boxes with his multi-sport participation (hoops) and testing numbers (4.4 in the short shuttle). Has operated primarily out of a two-point stance since he was a freshman in one of Alabama’s higher classifications and found plenty of success, totaling 34 sacks through 30 varsity games. Tends to stun opposing tackles with his quick first step and is able to get off blocks with a limber upper half. Owns a few go-to moves, but an expanded menu is only going to make him more dangerous on the edge. Flashes good range and will make stops in pursuit. Will likely need some time to add mass and improve play strength, especially if he’s going to be asked to consistently anchor at the Power Five level, but might be able to get on the field in situational packages early on in a collegiate career. Should be viewed as a potential impact player on Saturdays with NFL upside if he can keep progressing. Projects as more of a stand-up defender in a 3-4 front, although a physical transformation could get him in a three-point stance.