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Josh Sweat, EDGE, Florida State

Related Topics: Dante Fowler Jr.

Josh Sweat is much like the player he replaced at the Buck position - Dante Fowler. Both are a bit undersized for a defensive end, but Sweat obviously has a well-built, muscled-up frame with defined upper body, good chest development, tight waist and hips. While a move to linebacker could be a success for Sweat, based on his speed (4.53 in the 40-yard dash), he has minimal pass coverage skills and might be better served as an edge rusher in sub packages, reflecting on his 24.0 stops for loss the last two seasons.

Expected Draft Slot: Day 3

If he is to move to linebacker, Sweat proved at the NFL Scouting Combine that as he seems to have the range needed to give chase along the sidelines (4.