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Denver Broncos: Potential Von Miller successors in 2021 NFL draft

By Brandon Miller

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 3: Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos runs onto the field before a game against the Cleveland Browns at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on November 3, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Browns 24-19. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 3: Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos runs onto the field before a game against the Cleveland Browns at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on November 3, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Browns 24-19. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 23: Gregory Rousseau #15 of the Miami Hurricanes in action against the FIU Golden Panthers in the first half at Marlins Park on November 23, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 23: Gregory Rousseau #15 of the Miami Hurricanes in action against the FIU Golden Panthers in the first half at Marlins Park on November 23, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /

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Rousseau has already opted out of the 2020 season ahead of the 2021 draft. After posting 16 sacks in 2019, he was one of the higher-profile opt-outs this season. Despite his monster numbers, Rousseau is not as consistent as you would like your pass rusher to be. Seven of his 16 sacks came in two games.

Despite his inconsistency, he’s frequently seen as a round one or two draft prospect due to his freakish athleticism. Standing at 6-foot-7, 265 pounds, he displays rare explosiveness for a player of his size.

He has the potential to thrive in the NFL as a piece of pure clay to be molded into a star, but he will cost you a premium pick.

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