The Miami Dolphins have been able to intimidate opposing quarterbacks for the last eight seasons due in large part to the presence of defensive end Cameron Wake. Now at age 35, Wake is still raising eyebrows for his pass-rushing acumen.
Robert Mays of The Ringer recently highlighted the NFL's premier sack artists and the tools that they use to get to the quarterback. Wake's explosive first step was recognized as one of the deadliest in the league.
Mays explains Wake's speed rush—and its dominance—with the following description:
Entering his age-35 season, Wake still has arguably the fastest first step of any pass rusher in football, and it starts with the way he lines up.