Ranking the Top 15 Edge Rusher Prospects in the 2015 NFL Draft

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13. Nate Orchard, 6’3, 250, Utah

Orchard is a versatile prospect, as he worked with both a hand in the dirt and out of an upright stance at Utah, and he could fit as either a 3-4 outside linebacker at his current weight or as a 4-3 defensive end if he puts on a few pounds. He’s more of a high-motor success than an incredible athlete, and he’ll make things incredibly rough for offensive tackles with his constant intensity.

Orchard has a few technical issues to work on as a pass rusher; he stands up too high on some occasions, and he doesn’t lower his hips as much as he should when rounding the edge into the backfield. He does display the skill set to have success in a variety of schemes, as he is a disciplined run defender with good tackling ability, and overall he plays with a high football IQ.

Next: 12. Zack Hodges