Smallish for a DE, more LB size. I suppose if he puts on ~30 and grows 2-3" he might make it.
Anyway, WELCOME!
He's 6'3 245.
I agree. I don't think he's smallish for a DE. His arm length is going to be more important in keeping linemen off his body. Plus, a shorter guy can have more speed coming off the edge.
Von Miller is listed at 6'3" 250. I know he has amazing speed & quickness and plays a 3-4 OLB, but he is basically a rush end on passing downs.
The services list him @ 230 and list him as an outside LB. But even 245 is small. Big boy DTs are 6'5"+ and 300+ on average these days--think Wisconsin. If he gets up to 260 minimum @ DE, I can live with it, ya gotta be able to set the edge, stuff the run, in addition to pass rush. If the opposition's RB is as big or bigger than your DE, you are screwed--just ask UCLA.
Freedom is 255, McMullen 280, and Gangwish 265, Neal is 6'7", 250. Joey Bosa, 6'6", 275, that's what I'm talkin' about...