//Micah Parsons makes case to be top defensive player in draft

Micah Parsons makes case to be top defensive player in draft

He opted out of the 2020 season, but had 109 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, five sacks, and four forced fumbles in 2019. He came to Penn State as a defensive end, but led the team in tackles both seasons after making the switch.

Despite the limited body of work (just 26 games in two seasons), he projects as the kind of all-around linebacker the NFL is looking for. He has the kind of speed to allow him to cover downfield, and his potential as a pass-rusher makes him an intriguing part for teams that like to move players around (if you happen to know any of those).

NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah described him as a player with “the ability to do everything.”

“Off the ball you can also rush him a little bit,” Jeremiah said. “As impressive as his range