IDP Player Profile - Calijah Kancey

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IDP Rookie Player Profile – Calijah Kancey

Combine Testing and Measurements

Name	Team	Height	Weight	Arm	Hand	40-Yard Dash	10-Yard Split
Calijah Kancey	Pittsburgh	6'1''	281	30 5/8'	9 1/8"	4.67	1.64
Aaron Donald	Pittsburgh	6'1''	285	32 5/8'	9 7/8"	4.68	1.63
Jalen Carter	Georgia	6'3''	314	33 1/2'	10 1/4"	N/A	N/A
Bryan Bresee	Clemson	6'5 1/2"	298	32 1/2'	10 1/4"	4.86	1.71
Mazi Smith	Michigan	6'3''	323	33 3/4'	9 3/4"	N/A	N/A

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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😳

pic.twitter.com/HQ30fCaz1n
— 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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