Derrek Tuszka, EDGE, North Dakota State. Ranked #207 overall on the 2020 consensus board (Round 6 projection); Denver drafted him in Round 7, pick 254.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
13FRINGE
| Yr | Team | W-L | SACK | TFL | QBH | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '20 | DEN | 5-11 | — | 1 | — | 6% | 2 |
| '21 | PIT | 9-7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 26% | 26 |
| '22 | LAC | 10-7 | — | — | — | 16% | 11 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22% | 13 | |
| Career | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22% | 13 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| '20 | DEN | 66% | 177 |
| '21 | PIT | 44% | 194 |
| '22 | LAC | 83% | 337 |
| Career | 65% | 708 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All EDGE in the 2020 draft class.
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Context
Height
6'4 ½"
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Frame profile.
Weight
251 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
31.375"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.875"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All EDGE in the 2020 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.79 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
33.5"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
120"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
1.69 sec.
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
6.87 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.34 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
24 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Derrek Tuszka leads all EDGEs from the 2020 draft class in career sacks.