Coming off perhaps his signature game last night. Reminding everyone just how special he can be, he's taken over multiple games with his freakish athleticism and gifts.
His get off / first step is fierce, it's explosive and he's excellent at jumping the snap, esp under a loud crowd. Two and three are powerful - track /closing speed appear in these steps. At times can lose footing but remember he's still getting used to his new speed and power as well. He's still a pup in a lot of ways.
His speed to power is just absurd and I say that bc again he's still a baby. He's almost maxed out (250ish) or will be around 260-265 but he's young. Think of how strong you were at 20-21 compared to 24-26. It's light years for these guys - running on anti-gravity treadmills, prepared foods for every bite, ++ genetics ... He's going to put on a little muscle and just naturally get stronger. He could probably play with better pad level at times but he's just too quick off the line for most. When things come together and he plays with plus leverage his speed to power rush is outstanding.
Almost always making it difficult for tackles to worry about little else besides "KT" He threatens the arc every pass rep but has real ankle and hip flexibility. Can flatten out with ease ... Dip/Rip with ease. Agility to take any corner given the smallest space. If he puts you on his back it's over. Efficient steps and path to QB.
Effective long-arm, arm-over / swim, stab / arm-over, can cross face inside with tackles or going against interior linemen ... Capable of anything has to add his counter more seamlessly.
Heavy hands and great placement to maximize leverage. Plus hands but could be more active overall imo.
Versatile defender you can line up anywhere. Deadly from 7-9T, lines up over C/G, Oregon used him at 4i. Can stand up, loves exploding from 3 PT stance.
Recognizes and reads blocks, shows good patience at times. Has to develop a better plan rushing 1/2 man. Kills it but it's off pure talent. Has the moves, puts them together but relies too much on his gifts in some situations.
I really really like his ability to utilize his length (reportedly 34 1/8) in the run game. He almost always hits his man first, clean down the middle of his chest with his pop to detach.
Front side/back side - pursuit, wrong shoulder pullers, keeping outside shoulder clean, stack / shed ... He's a great run defender with a real motor.
Keeps his hands up to disrupt lanes. Does so much that won't show up in the box score.
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