Derek Colman-Brusa

Physical Profile

Possesses an ideal frame for a top-tier defensive lineman, listed at 6-foot-5 and weighing between 267-295 pounds. Already has college-ready mass and a reputation for being a standout in the weight room. A multi-sport background in wrestling, where he was a state placer in heavyweight divisions, translates to excellent leverage, balance, and hand-fighting skills on the football field. His size and strength are overwhelming for high school competition.

Play Style

Colman-Brusa is a violent and disruptive force-based rusher at the point of attack. He fires off the line, attacks blockers head-on, and uses his strength to collapse the pocket or shed blocks to make plays in the backfield. He shows impressive quickness for his size and the versatility to be effective in either a 4-3 (even) or 3-4 (odd) front. Opposing coaches noted his intelligence and sportsmanship, describing him as a player who lets his dominant play do the talking.

Strengths

• **Power & Strength**: Utilizes immense upper-body strength to set a firm edge in the run game and bull-rush offensive tackles. He consistently demonstrates the ability to "rag doll" opponents with powerful hands and a strong initial punch.
• **Relentless Motor**: Plays with a non-stop motor, frequently making plays in pursuit far from his initial alignment. His high-energy style is consistently praised by scouts and opposing coaches, who note his tank rarely runs out of gas.
• **High-Floor Production**: Has been a highly disruptive varsity player for multiple seasons, amassing staggering production with over 86 tackles-for-loss and 34 sacks in his prep career. His production was immediate and consistent, showcasing a clear ability to dominate at the high school level.

Areas to Improve

• **Flexibility & Pad Level**: Can be an upright runner and isn't a natural knee-bender, which can limit his leverage and explosiveness at times. Improving his lower-body flexibility will be key to unlocking a higher ceiling as a pass rusher.
• **Pass Rush Technique**: Currently wins primarily with power, using a bull-rush and clubbing hands. To be consistently effective against elite college offensive tackles, he will need to develop a more diverse arsenal of pass-rush moves, counters, and refine his hand usage beyond pure force.

College Projection

As an early enrollee who is already physically developed, Colman-Brusa projects as an immediate contributor in the defensive line rotation at the Power Four level. His strength and motor provide a high floor for early playing time, particularly on run downs. He has the frame and athletic upside to develop into a multi-year, All-Conference caliber starter and a defensive cornerstone.

NFL Outlook

With a top-150 national ranking and a composite score of 0.9376, Colman-Brusa firmly projects as a future NFL Draft prospect. His size, power, and relentless motor are highly coveted traits at the next level. If he can refine his pass-rushing technique and improve his flexibility, he has the ceiling to become a Day 2 (Rounds 2-3) draft pick with the potential to rise even higher.

Best Fit

A defensive scheme that utilizes a versatile and aggressive front. He is a natural fit as a strong-side defensive end in a 4-3 scheme where his power can dominate the line of scrimmage against the run. He also has the size and strength to kick inside on passing downs or play as a 5-technique in a 3-4 front, making him a valuable and versatile chess piece for a creative defensive coordinator.