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EDGE
George Karlaftis (30)
6040
275
Purdue || JR (3)
◊ = strengths || "–" = weaknesses
• 27 games (27 starts)
» [2020] missed significant time due to both a lower left leg injury in late October and being diagnosed with COVID-19 in late November
◊ hand combat & placement help in winning leverage; knows how to use leverage to advantage
◊ power at the point of attack; play strength; ability to push the pocket; good leg drive
◊ displays a full arsenal of pass rush moves & good technique
◊ good get-off; explodes off the line
◊ high motor competitor; just keeps working
◊ good pad level
◊ bends pretty well; better athlete than you may think
◊ affecting plays behind the LOS
◊ football IQ
– consistently disengaging vs the run + overall run defense
– doesn't always play angles well; will over pursue at times
– short arms
• 5-tech DE in a 4-3 scheme •
FILM: [vs Iowa - 2021] – [vs Oregon State - 2021] – [vs Notre Dame - 2021]
UPDATES:
• 2/12/22 - initial eval