Max Llewellyn
Iowa
Scouting Report

Llewellyn is a long-levered, high-effort edge rusher whose filthy spin move and explosive first step can generate legit NFL pressure on passing downs. The problem is everything else — his pad level stays elevated, his anchor against the run is borderline non-existent, and once tackles adjust to the spin, his counter arsenal dries up fast. Iowa sheltered him from run-game exposure for a reason, and the 2025 full-time starter tape exposed the cracks that his electric 2024 part-time reps hid. He's a designated pass rusher in a 3-4 scheme or he's nothing — but in that role, the tools are genuinely interesting for a Day 3 pick with patience.

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Pro ComparisonBrennan Jackson

Bleacher Report's comparable grade directly aligned Llewellyn with Jackson (Washington State, 6.2 grade in 2024) — both are long, high-motor edge rushers with legitimate pass-rush tools but significant run-defense concerns and limited counter-move arsenals who project as situational rushers. Similar body types, similar developmental curves, similar Day 3 draft range.

Trait Grades
🚀 Pass Rush
75
🧱 Run Defense
50
⚡ First Step
85
🔥 Motor
89
College Production (2025)
TFL
9
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