It doesn’t take a genius to know the Pittsburgh Steelers are in the market for pass rushing help. One guy that could fit the bill is athletic pass rusher from Conference USA who will draw all kinds of attention from teams desperate for speed on the edges.
Tyus Bowser, OLB, Houston
6’3″ 247 pounds
Key Combine Stats: 4.65 forty, 37.5 vertical jump, 6.75 three-cone drill
2016 Stats: 47 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks
What’s to Like: Bowser is long and athletic… He has a terrific motor that goes until the whistle regardless of the situation… Multi-sport athlete playing basketball at Houston his first two years there as well as football… Has the type of ‘quick twitch’ you like in an edge rusher… Great feet, especially when he drops into coverage; very fluid… Quickness creates issues for blockers immediately… Can get around the edge quickly… Has decent ‘bend’…
What’s Concerning: Needs to add some weight but hard to say if the frame can handle it… Run-stopping ability is a question mark; I think some toughness there would help… Bigger offensive tackles can handle him especially if they possess longer arms… Missed a lot of tackle for loss opportunities with poor tackling or going to his knees too soon.