Lewan’s measurables, athletic testing and flashes on tape should earn him consideration from NFL teams. He’s a former tight end who has packed on close to 60 pounds at Illinois State, but he still displays good athleticism and movement. He’s tough enough to play in an odd front but needs to be more proactive to establish advantages. Stat scouting won’t offer enough insight into his pass rush potential, with power and athleticism both coming into play. Lewan might go undrafted, but he has the makeup to become an NFL backup.
It might be easy to discount Vandenburgh’s production as he lacks desired NFL mass, length and quickness off the edge, but his relentlessness and football instincts are worthy of deeper dives for evaluators. He’s more active than sudden, so he needs to get bigger and stronger to fit a bully role as a pro. He knows how to play the game and finds his way to the football on a consistent basis. Vandenburgh might have a limited ceiling, but he could find his way onto an NFL roster as a backup and special teams performer.
