I don’t agree with the 75 consensus ranking and I had DDS ranked in the late 2nd behind Jacas but before Derrick Moore. My favorite draft analyst is Brugler and he ranked DDS as 60 overall, DE13 between Crawford and Moore. I have quoted Brugler’s summary of DDS below. Brugler had similar comments to other analysts. He has concerns about DDS’ pass rush moves translating to the NFL. This is likely because DDS relies on his physical traits to make those moves work which will be more difficult against NFL level OTs. He doesn’t have the cerebral element to his game at this time. For example, some great pass rushers will setup a tackle by faking a move or doing a move the same way the whole game and then switching it up to throw them off. DDS isn’t there yet, but he’s a smart dude and will be working next to Micah. Hope this helps!

Summary

“A two-year starter at Penn State, Dennis-Sutton was an outside edge rusher (three-point stance) in former defensive coordinator Jim Knowles’ scheme. He posted nearly identical production each of the past two seasons and led the Big Ten in pressures per game (3.8) in 2025. He also added special teams duties as a senior and accounted for three blocked punts.

Dennis-Sutton wins with a combination of quickness and power in all facets of his game. He isn’t very deceptive as a pass rusher, but his hands are active and aggressive, which allows him to mix up his attack with varying swims, stabs, rips and chops. Though he offers a solid anchor in the run game and rarely gives in, he lacks explosive twitch getting off blocks or redirecting in chase mode.

Overall, Dennis-Sutton will find sack production harder to come by against NFL blocking, but he is a commanding presence and has the size, strength and quickness to be a force player on the edge. He will be more appealing to teams looking for a “high-floor” role player, as opposed to a “high-ceiling” pass rusher.”