Tyus Bowser

Bowser enters 2021 with a new contract following his breakout 2020 campaign where he played a career-high number of snaps and established himself as an asset in coverage, allowing a 50 percent catch rate at just 5.0 YPT. Bowser will be a fixture in Baltimore's base defense and sub-packages, though his role does not lead to a high volume of tackles for those eyeing him in IDP leagues.

The second-round pick out of Houston immediately fills a huge need on the edge with Elvis Dumervil's release at the end of the season. Bowser (6-3, 247) saw his stock soar at the combine after posting elite numbers in nearly every drill, and his production as a senior shows that he puts his athleticism to work on the field; he racked up 8.5 sacks and 12.0 tackles for loss in just eight games as a senior at Houston. Assuming that fellow rookie pass rusher is deployed at the other outside linebacker spot, Bowser's only main competition for snaps will be Albert McClellan, who has just two career sacks in six NFL seasons. Bowser's primary value for IDP purposes will be as a pass rusher as he may not see much in the way of snaps in obvious run situations.