Micah Parsons
LB, Penn State
Draft Projection: Top-20
NFL Comparison: Isaiah Simmons
Micah Parsons is an incredibly athletic, well-balanced linebacker who should be an immediate impact starter in the NFL. Parsons has elite speed (4.39 40 time) and is very versatile. He is a sideline to sideline linebacker but also has the hands and quickness to get past blockers. Parsons has incredible burst when rushing the passer, so he is fully capable of blitzing on the edge. He is also great in coverage against running backs and tight ends, and he possesses the size and speed necessary to cover anyone he is matched up against. Parsons might slide a little bit in the draft because he has character concerns that will turn some teams off, but his talent is undeniable. Overall, Micah Parsons is probably the best defender in the draft and has the ability to be a star in the NFL.
Analytics-Based Prospect Grade: 96