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Originally Posted by suzzer99
Karlaftis to me is the biggest wildcard of this draft. Is he going to be a solid 6-8 sack DE? Is he going to be a double digit game wrecker? Or is he going to be a dud that the Arrowhead Pride and RGR guys think? I assume he'll be decent against the run.
I'll be very very interested to see if he flashes at all in the pass rush against NFL RTs during the first few games of 2022.
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Well, you know how I feel.
At DE in a 4-3 I truly believe he will struggle against NFL tackles. After watching more video, sometimes he lined up 5-6 outside of the tackle and used his quick first step to get into the back field.
At times when he lined up in a more traditional spot, he only got to the QB after 3.5 seconds because the QB held the ball and had to move in the pocket, and the tackle didn't know which way to push him.
There were times when he just beat the tackle clean, but not as often as you would think for the number two pressure guy in the FBS.
But, he can definitely be coached up, and his motor and effort are never in question.
He seems like he would be more suited to being a DE in a 3-4.
I wouldn't be surprised if Chenal ends up being a better pass rusher coming off the edge, if he ever gets a chance anyway.
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