IDP Rookie Player Profile – Calijah Kancey
Combine Testing and Measurements
Strengths
Fastest time by a defensive tackle since 2003.
Elite pass-rush win rate
First step and explosion
Body control to get through narrow gaps
Sliding ability to switch gaps
Pass-rush moves
Weaknesses
Undersized relative to typical defensive tackles
Ability to get off larger offensive lineman
College Stats
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Highlights
Calijah Kancey is going to be a PROBLEM 😳
Kancey is currently projected to be a first round pick.
Kancey would be the first Pitt DT selected in the first round of the NFL Draft since Aaron Donald. pic.twitter.com/ZjodrFl7ex
— NFL Rookie Watch (@NFLRookieWatxh) February 21, 2023
Calijah Kancey officially ran a 4.67 forty yard dash
Fastest 40 time by a Defensive Tackle since 2000😳
— PFF College (@PFF_College) March 2, 2023
Player Comparisons
Undersized interior pass-rusher from the University of Pittsburgh with elite speed sounds a lot like Aaron Donald, but it will be hard for any one to stack up to Donald’s combination of speed, explosion and ability to shed blocks.
John Randle – Lance Zierlein
Ed Oliver – Sam Monson
Geno Atkins – @MasterIDP
Ideal Landing Spot
A team that has a base 4-3 defense and already has a run stuffer defensive tackle.
Philadelphia has Jordan Davis but lost Javon Hargrave in free agency, could learn from Fletcher Cox. Eagles pick #10 and #30.
New Orleans lost top three defensive tackles from 2022, David Onyemata, Shy Tuttle and Kentavius Street. Saints pick #29.
In Detroit he would be an upgrade for Isaiah Buggs, they pick #18 in the first round.
Fantasy Potential
Optimal for defensive tackle required leagues with decent scoring for sacks.
2nd ranked DT after Jalen Carter (Georgia).
IDP Rookie Ranking
IDP #1 6- Complete list can be found here: IDP Rooking Rankings
Sources
PFF.com, NFL.com, Profootballnetwork.com, sports-reference.com
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