Warren Sapp blasts Myles Garrett, says he shouldnt be the No. 1 pick

Warren Sapp knows what it takes to dominate at the line of scrimmage, and the Hall of Fame defensive lineman says he doesnt see those traits in former Texas A&M star Myles Garrett.

Sapp said hes broken down some of Garretts game tape and cant understand why the 21-year-old is poised to be the No. 1 pick in Thursdays NFL Draft.

"I don't see it from this kid," Sapp said Sunday, via ESPN. "I see the splash plays -- everybody gets those. Where's the game he took over? Where? Any defensive lineman who's the No. 1 pick, you turn up and you say, 'There it is!' This kid, no, I don't. I'm a pretty plain and frank guy, and I watch the tape and he disappears. I watch the tape and he absolutely disappears."

Sapp, who racked up 96 sacks during his 13-year career, says he doesnt see a player with a high motor and believes the Browns should go in a different direction with the top pick.

"I see a lazy kid that makes four plays a game," Sapp said. "This is the No. 1 guy? No, no, no. This ain't even close."

So why are the scouts so impressed with Garrett? Sapp says it has everything to do with his size and speed, intangibles that cant be taught.

"It's all about measurable," he said. "Once you hit the measurable, it's tough to get them old scout people off the numbers, and that's what [Garrett] has. He's big and he's fast. Now some defensive line coach is thinking, 'I can turn him into something.' How? I'm trying to figure this out. Really? Are we lowering the bar?"

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