When the Pittsburgh Steelers grabbed Miami (Fl.) edge defender Quincy Roche in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, many draftniks boasted about his ability to rush the passer off the edge – and rightfully so.
But a deeper dive into the former Temple and Miami star pass rusher’s tape showed a nuanced, disciplined run defender that should be able to see the field quickly as a rookie in that area of his game.
Sure, that sack numbers stand out in a big way; how could they not, considering he cranked out 30.5 career sacks in four seasons with the Owls and Hurricanes.