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2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Marshall Edge Defender Mike Green
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The 2025 NFL Draft is right around the corner, and we've got you covered with in-depth scouting reports on all of the top prospects at every position in this year's class.
Here's everything you need to know about Marshall edge defender Mike Green heading into the 2025 draft:
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Vitals
Height:6-3
Weight:251
Age:22
Strengths
If you like explosiveness and production, Green is your kind of pass rusher. With a lightning-quick first step off the ball, and the balance/athleticism combo to consistently bend the edge and beat opposing tackles around the arc, Green led the FBS with 17 sacks for the Thundering Herd in 2024. He pairs those dynamic physical traits with effective technique, using a wide range of moves and counters to beat his man and get to the quarterback. Green also uses those same moves to beat blockers in the run game, creating opportunities for splash plays in the backfield. Green is a highly competitive player who plays with a consistent motor at all times.
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Weaknesses
Very much a finesse player, Green has a light frame that can get him pushed around in the ground game, and limits his ability to use power in his pass-rushing game. It's difficult for him to set the edge against the run, as offensive linemen can engage and neutralize him if he's not able to dip around them. It also makes him inconsistent as a tackler, with an inconsistent base that lacks the power to anchor and finish ball-carriers on his own. His explosion of production in 2024 could lead to "one-year wonder" concerns.
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Final Analysis
A transfer from Virginia who was originally a wide receiver recruit, there's no denying Green's impressive production last season, and he clearly has a wheelhouse that works when it comes to his explosiveness and refined pass-rushing plan. He lacks the bulk and power that would make him a more complete player, though, which might make him a situational specialist for some NFL teams. In the right spot, he could be a dominant force off the edge.
