2018 NFL Draft Profile: DE Bradley Chubb

Here is the 2018 NFL Draft profile of defensive end Bradley Chubb out of NC State featuring his strengths, weaknesses, video highlights, and a draft day prediction.

When it comes to defensive end Bradley Chubb, he’s going to be a force to reckon with once he hits the pros and gets selected in the 2018 NFL Draft. He’s a premier defensive end that loves to wreak havoc against opposing quarterbacks and well, anyone holding onto the football.

At 6-4 and 275 lbs., Chubb spent the past four years at NC State making a name for himself as he worked his way into the starting lineup. He’s a terrific pass rusher and has a knack for taking down opposing quarterbacks.

What makes Chubb tick in the grand scheme of things? Let’s take a look at his strengths, weaknesses, video highlights of his impressive skill-set, and where he’ll end up getting selected in this year’s draft.

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STRENGTHS

Chubb has impressive speed for his size and has several techniques to get through even the most formidable offensive linemen. He loves a challenge and once he gets the upper hand, will keep that momentum with him throughout an entire football game.

If Chubb gets hot and plays well, it will set the tone for the rest of his defensive teammates. He consistently rallies his teammates around him and is a natural born playmaker that works out like there is no tomorrow. In his collegiate career, Chubb totaled 198 tackles, 25 sacks, and six forced fumbles.

WEAKNESSES

One of the key areas of opportunity Chubb will need to work on as soon as his rookie season is timing. Sometimes he’ll get too excited and jump too quickly to make a play and will result in getting burned. Other times he’ll use his incredible strength instead of speed and just barely miss taking down the ballcarrier. Will need fine-tuning to know when to use which in the various situations he’ll see himself at the pro level.

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

DRAFT DAY PREDICTION

Chubb is easily a top-five pick as teams will be hard-pressed to overlook him considering everything he brings to the table. Expect to see him make an immediate impact in his rookie season and be a household name for years to come since he has the potential to be a defensive star.