Rodjay Burns, EDGE

Declaring to Ohio State originally to play cornerback, Burns transferred to Louisville after one season on campus. He contributed as a punt returner but made a position switch and transitioned as an overhang slot defender for the Cardinal. Burns has redeeming qualities in coverage as he can transition and carry tight ends as well as some receivers up the seam. He is a fluid athlete with some giddy-up in a straight line. Burns struggles to get off blocks and lacks physicality as a blitzer. An unconventional tackler, he goes low but gets the job done better than expected. Burns is a difficult...Preview Analysis provided byNFL Draft Bible on SI