sturdy Ball State edge presence with proven production
In the 2015 season, Michael Ayers played in all 12 games for Ball State and made 9 starts at defensive end, finishing fifth on the team with 65 tackles and adding 2 sacks. The differentiator is the all-around workload: he was a high-volume, reliable edge defender who could hold up against the run and still flash as a pass rusher. At 6-foot-1 and 252 pounds, he brought compact strength and consistency, which makes him the kind of tough, no-drama fit coaches usually love.
