Dani Dennis-Sutton
Green Bay PackersOur College Grade
How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.
College Production
Penn State · Big Ten
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks | Hur | PD | INT | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 16 | 4 | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 230 |
| 2023 | 26 | 6 | 3.5 | 2 | 1 | 153 | |
| 2024 | 40 | 13 | 8.5 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 16 |
| 2025 | 42 | 12 | 7.5 | 8 | 3 | 31 |
The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.
Scouting Report
Penn State · 2026 draft class
Dani Dennis-Sutton looks like he was built in a lab to play edge defender in the NFL. At 6'5" and 272 pounds with long arms, the Penn State junior has the prototypical size and length to be a quality run-defender and solid power-rusher at the next level. A former 5-star recruit in the 2022 class, Dennis-Sutton made an immediate impact with 17 tackles, 3.5 TFLs and three sacks as a true freshman to earn True Freshman All-American honors from ESPN. His role expanded each year-26 tackles, 6 TFLs and 3.5 sacks as a sophomore for third-team All-Big Ten honors, then a breakout 2024 campaign opposite Abdul Carter with 42 tackles, 13 TFLs and 8.5 sacks. With Carter off to the NFL, Dennis-Sutton closed his 2024 season strong with 4.5 sacks, 6 TFLs and an interception across three College Football Playoff games. In 2025, he has 29 tackles, three sacks, three forced fumbles, two PBUs, and a blocked punt. His motor allows him to stay with plays, and his instincts enable him to be in position to make plays consistently. Dennis-Sutton's thick frame and power base project best as a 5-technique in a 3-4 front where his ability to lock out and control blockers would shine immediately.
Strengths
- Prototypical NFL edge build at 6'5" 272 lbs with long arms
- Solid power-rusher with decent long-arm to collapse pocket
- Good hand-swipe and rip move to win around the edge
- Powerful bull rush and inside spin move keep tackles off-balance
- High motor staying with plays through the whistle
- Excellent instincts to be in position for playmaking
- Makes plays in run game on top of pass-rush pressure
- Versatile alignment capability
- Strong against the run with edge-setting ability
- CFP experience with clutch performances
Concerns
- Heavy-footed and not explosive off the snap
- Doesn't threaten tackles with speed as edge rusher
- Below-average bend to turn tight corners
- Lack of quick-twitch limits backside tackle ability
- Pass-rush plan remains somewhat predictable
- Relies heavily on power moves without effective counters
- Pad level tends to rise when engaged compromising leverage
- Needs better rotational strength against combo blocks
- Gets shoulders turned against scoop blocks
Honors
True Freshman All-American (ESPN 2022); Third-team All-Big Ten (2023); 5-star recruit (2022); CFP standout performer