The Seattle Seahawks love themselves a solid edge rusher and they got just that with their first pick in the second round of the 2022 NFL draft. At No. 40 overall, the Seahawks selected Boye Mafe out of Minnesota.
Here’s a look at a portion of his scouting report from Natalie Miller of Draft Wire.
Mafe has some of the most rare traits in this year’s EDGE class, with outstanding measurables, explosive athleticism, and rare burst. This combination gives Mafe limitless potential, something any NFL team should love the chance to develop.
Pass rush being his biggest strength, Mafe uses his long arms to slap away any attempts at an inside grab by tackles, and leans on his raw explosiveness to blow by them afterwards. He also uses his arms and slams his hands into the chest of lineman, creating his own leverage and driving his legs through them on his way to the quarterback. His pass rush will only get better at the next level, as he learns to use his hands more efficiently and take advantage of his physical upside.
In the run game, Mafe is able to keep blockers at bay by extending through the block, and bending to disengage quickly should a blocker enter his gap. His flexibility and length make it easy for him to cut off inside zone runs, and give him a wide tackling range to make plays.
Mafe’s full scouting report can be found here.
