EDGE 14
Dani Dennis-Sutton
Penn State
Height: 6'6"
Weight: 256 lbs
Class: Senior
Report by:
Dan Essien
Measurables
Physical
Height
6'6"
Weight
256 lbs
Arm Length
33 3/8 in
Hand Size
10 1/8 in
Speed & Agility
40-Time
4.63 s
10-Yard-Split
1.63 s
Three-cone
6.9 s
Explosiveness
Vertical
39.5 in
Broad Jump
10'11"
Traits
multi
Rare Size
Trait Prototype: Calais Campbell
multi
Contact Balance
Trait Prototype: Kyle Van Noy
defense
Bendy
Trait Prototype: Von Miller
Summary
Strengths
Great closing speed when he's in on the ball carrier or passer.
Very agile for his size.
Great at getting around blockers on slants and stunts.
Weaknesses
Needs more power and violence to his game.
Plays with pad level too high most of the time.
Not as much impact in the run game as you would want against decent competition.
Lack of flexibility limits his pass rush threat.
Final Report
Dani Dennis-Sutton had a fairly productive 2025 at Penn State. He finished with 8.5 sacks and 12 tackles for loss. Dennis-Sutton has prototypical size at 6'5" and over 250 lbs. He also had elite testing at the combine. This combination of checkboxes checked usually results in a first round pick but there more to it for him. Dennis-Sutton lacks an element of violence and power to his game that could set him over the top. As a run defender, Dennis-Sutton is better when on the move, slanting and manipulating his body to make blockers miss. When facing blockers head on, he can keep them at bay with his length but he often plays with his pad level too high and loses a ton of leverage. As a pass rusher, he's able to use skillful hands and above average agility to his advantage but he doesn't offer enough variety to consistently challenge tackles and the high pad level, again, is an issue here as well. Dennis-Sutton is a good finisher, demonstrating good closing speed. At the next level, he's a classic 4-3 defensive end size-wise but without developing a speciality it could take some time for him to consistently see the field.