There aren’t many pass rushers in the 2020 NFL Draft class that can match A.J. Epenesa’s brute strength off the line. While he may not have sudden explosiveness and speed, Epenesa has a helluva punch and bullrush to overwhelm opposing offensive linemen. Because of that, Epenesa lit up the box score.
Epenesa played a part-time role with the Iowa Hawkeyes over his first two seasons before becoming a full-time player in 2019. Teams recognized his disruptive ability and double-teamed him whenever possible. Despite a slow start to the season, Epenesa closed 2019 hot.
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