The slow change in the NFL to smaller players that can impact the passing game is mostly complete. Huge defensive tackles and powerful linebackers are generally phased out of the game at this point. Players have figured out how to slim down and speed up as much as possible.
We continue to see weight averages go down and speed scores go up, in general, from the measurements at the NFL combine.
This year’s NFL draft class has a few interesting prospects that may have been considered “tweener” players on the defensive line but are likely to be selected in the first three rounds.