"As far as rookies go, he's the most polished pass rusher that I've ever seen," Thomas told Ohio.com. "He's got a natural instinct about counter pass rush moves and using his hands to beat an offensive lineman that you don't really see out of rookies. He looks like an eight-year vet out there the way he tries to get after the quarterback. Another thing that always stands out when you watch him is just the effort."