For years, Dont'a Hightower was the gold standard of linebacker play in New England and the epitome of what former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was looking for in a defender.
Dorlus was a force for the Ducks in 2023, as his 46 quarterback pressures ranked third among draft-eligible defensive tackles. His 134 total pressures since 2021 is the best mark among players at the position over that span. - PFF
Kliff Kingsbury has designed an offense for rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels that maximizes his strengths, mirroring his prior success with Kyler Murray in Arizona.