STRENGTHS
Jonah is one of the best Edge Rushers in this draft. He is quick and has a good burst and has a 33” arm length which is as longer or longer than most offensive linemen. Jonah has the speed and athletic talent you look for in an Edge Rusher and requires double teams on passing downs and running away from him on run downs. He is very smart and can drop off the line in zone coverage easily if need be. Jonah’s arm length allows him to play bigger than his size. It also allows him to continue to pressure the quarterback when he is double-teamed and trust me, this kid requires a double team even when he was up against the best offensive tackles in this draft. He might have the quickest spin move I have ever seen. Although he is tight in his hips, similar to the Bosa Boys, he nevertheless, finds a way to turn the corner to make sacks and pressures. Against UCLA Jonah had 3.5 sacks and 10 total tackles. I can only surmise that UCLA never heard of a double team.
CONCERNS
Jonah had shoulder surgery and as of this profile has not been able to work out. Some teams will also downgrade him because he didn’t play in the SEC. Of course, Jonah has gone up against the top offensive lineman in this draft, and with 12 sacks, for the season you would think that would not be an issue…but for some teams, it will be anyway. Jonah is a little light in his lower body and when he does his spin move, can be taken off his feet. This is a leverage technique and lower body strength issue, that I’m sure he will address when he gets to the next level. The shoulder is the real key to where he falls in this draft and if the doctors think this will be a chronic issue.
BOTTOM LINE: 1.73
Utah played against the top Offensive lineman in the country and Jonah still had to be double-teamed. Put the film on of the Washington vs Utah game and watch how many times Jonah was double-teamed and still how many pressures he had in that game. On run plays, check how many times, they ran away from him and how many times they ran at him. You can bet your ass Jonah will not be selected in the 1st round because of his shoulder surgery and not being able to work out until late in the process. That happens, but don’t mistake his ability and potential to impact as an Edge Rusher for the team that selects him. If you do then you will make a huge mistake. Look at Rob’s board for Jonah’s name and if your team needs an Edge Rusher keep your fingers crossed that he lands in your team’s lap.
