Jerry Hughes seems to be the most underrated prospect in this years draft, he is in our eyes is the best Pass Rusher in the draft, but not rated nearly as highly by most. His biggest asset is his speed, he is the fastest pass rushing prospect in the draft, and is an absolute terror around the edge. Technically, he is the most NFL ready, he plays with great pad level, a high football IQ, uses his hands and long arms well, quick feet, and has a natural ability to sack the Quarterback. The reason he is rated so much lower on other websites and "experts" boards, is that he struggles against the run and is not all that strong. Those are legitimate criticisms, but his specific skill set is exactly why we like him so much. His skill set is perfect for a 3-4 defense, where he can focus on using his speed and athletic ability to get after the quarterback. There is no doubt from anybody that he has been the best pass rusher the past 2 years in college, and if correctly slotted into a 3-4 rush linebacker he absolutely will be able to continue his pace and be an elite pass rusher in the Pros. He is also a coaches dream when you add in his physicality, effort, intensity, and smarts. Comparable to Cowboys DE/OLB Demarcus Ware.
