Scoutâs Take: This is a guy with outstanding playing speed. Bowser lays with short area burst and quickness. He has the range to go sideline to sideline, and he is a reactionary athlete. The tape shows a guy that is loose in the hips and can change direction in an instant. He shows body control and balance. Can go wide, turn his body then explode up the field. That said, he might have better weight room strength than playing strength. There are snaps where he doesnât do a good enough job of disengaging off blocks. His best plays are ones where he goes unblocked. I thought he could have played better with his hands when controlling the blocker. But he will tackle when he gets in position. In my opinion, this is a better pass rusher than cover linebacker. He takes tiny steps when he drops, but he will drive on the ball when itâs in front of him. If heâs going to play more in coverage, he needs to develop more awareness. He shows the ability to make plays when he rushes the passer, as he can really attack the pocket and cause problems. Bowser has a nose for the quarterback, and I like his ability to bend. I think he needs to be a full-time rusher and not a linebacker in coverage.
22. Miami Dolphins
Tyus Bowser, DE/OLB, Houston: Often misused in Houstonâs 3-4 scheme, Bowser is a good-sized athlete with explosive traits to scream off the edge. He can make the transition to a stand-up linebacker in Miamiâs scheme with his versatile athleticism.
When Bowser got hurt, our defense really suffered midseason.
Big Time!!!
Iâve spent much of the last week studying the linebackers in this yearâs draft class. One player that jumped off the tape (one of my favorite scouting phrases): Houstonâs Tyus Bowser.
Heâs used in a variety of ways in the Cougarsâ defensive scheme and his versatility is one of his greatest assets. While he has some promise as a pass rusher, I was most impressed with his fluidity and speed while in coverage. He will line up over the slot at times and can smoothly mirror wide receivers. He also showed the ability to match up with tight ends and running backs (he covered Dalvin Cook about 40 yards down the field in the 2015 Peach Bowl.
I believe he has the skill set to do a lot of the same things Jamie Collins has been able to do in his young career. He should come off the board in the late first or early second round. â Daniel Jeremiah
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CBS Sports ranks Bowser as the fourth best outside linebacker in this yearâs draft class and the 37th best prospect overall. He is projected to go in either the first or second round.
The Raiders already have Khalil Mack and Bruce Irvin at outside linebacker, so there wouldnât be an immediate opportunity for Bowser to find the starting lineup. The unit isnât particularly deep, though, as he could easily compete with Shilique Calhoun to be the first edge rusher in off the bench.
With more pressing needs at interior defensive line, inside linebacker and cornerback, the Raiders would have to put each of these concerns on the back burner in order to take Bowser in the first round of this yearâs draft.
FINAL THOUGHTS: Bowser is a tremendous talent, and I wouldnât be surprised if he rises up draft boards leading up to the draft. His name has already been rising sharply, and some experts even have him going in the first round. He is extremely athletic, and has shown he can handle any challenge that he is presented with. His game is well rounded and should be able to compete for a starting spot right away.