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2020 NFL Draft Player Profiles: Utah EDGE Bradlee Anae

From now until the 2020 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to showcase as many prospects as possible and examine both their strengths and weaknesses. Most of these profiles will feature individuals that the Pittsburgh Steelers are likely to have an interest in, while a few others will be top-ranked players. If there is a player you would like us to analyze, let us know in the comments below.

#6 Bradlee Anae/EDGE Utah – 6’3” 265

The Good

  • Lead Utah in sacks for last 3 years
  • Good burst in Pass Rush with active hands
  • Solid bend and can flatten to the QB
  • Improved inside rushes (spins, club/swim) adding to his bag of tricks
  • Sets the edge and doesn’t over pursue from the back side
  • Has some experience dropping into coverage

The Bad

  • Lacks a go to move and still developing a pass rush plan
  • Need to improve counter when first rush move doesn’t work
  • Doesn’t use power rushes
  • Room to improve his pursuit across and down field
  • Downfield tackling technique

Bio

  • Career – 131 tackles, 83 solo, 40 TFL, 29.