Powerful Cal Edge Defender With NFL-Grade Strength
James Looney stood out for his raw power and NFL-caliber testing, including 28 bench-press reps at the 2018 combine, which tied for 10th among participants and showed the kind of strength that translates well to the trench game. [2] He was a California defensive end who earned attention for his physical upside and disruptive potential, making him the kind of player teams covet when they want a strong, high-motor edge presence rather than just a box-score producer. [1][2] The main question for a team would be whether his power and effort can be consistently converted into edge pressure and run-stopping impact at the next level. [2]
