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*****The George Karlaftis Thread*****
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Does anybody have the nickname Zeus ?
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04-30-2022, 05:27 PM | #468 |
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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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I think if we can eventually get Ryan Kerrigan production out of him it will be a great pick.
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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. Sent from my GM1915 using Tapatalk |
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With his size, his athleticism, and his motor I'd say option three is pretty unlikely. This isn't a kid that's going to try to coast. Unless he gets hurt, he's at LEAST going to be a high effort complimentary pass rusher. And don't forget, the kid is 21 and only been playing football for a few years. Lotta room for growth still. |
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It's wild how players can vary in how they are valued. George is one of those guys. PFF loved him ranking him as the #10 overall player in this draft. It was graded as an elite selection at #30. Then you have the guys at Arrowhead pride who wouldn't even put a B+ grade on him.
I started rolling with PFF's Big Board when they had a high grade on Nick Bolton when few others did. They had him as a late first round selection for a long time and that's how I found him. (I'm a MIZ fan so he grabbed my attention right off the bat.) It's fascinating to watch. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.arr...arlaftis-at-30 |
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That’s ****ing bizarre. Seriously - I thought that was a deeeeeeep pull. And fellas, that would be pretty good. I’d be alright with that.
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05-01-2022, 11:32 AM | #478 |
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Just for more context, Sheard lost his starting job in year 4 and then was allowed to sign with a different team.
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Not to mention Big George was the only high level prospect on that Purdue defense, unlike Walker and Hutchinson who both played on elite defenses. Big George was still highly productive regardless. I think the Chiefs got a gem here. |
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I wouldn’t expect Karlaftis to make that transition well either. He went on to be a significant contributor to the Patriots ‘16 title team and then starter for a stout Indy defense as a 4-3 edge. 1/2 the first round won’t have as good a career as Sheard has had. At least.
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