Felix Anudike-Uzomah was drafted with pick 31 of round 1 in the 2023 draft class. He scored a 8.73 #RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 209 out of 1634 DE from 1987 to 2023. https://t.co/maz03OdBwqpic.twitter.com/xoMJ9ki2Pv
He's one of a handful of guys I just didn't look into or think much about, for whatever reason. McDonald was another. I'm not even sure why. Some vague idea that they wouldn't take the 6-7-8th guys at a position, which doesn't even really make sense if it's a deep group, which of course it is.
I guess the main thing I like on the surface is that he only turned 21 in January. That's a huge positive to me, especially in the 1st round. Someone who isn't totally raw, he's produced and knows how to play, but he's also got a bunch of room to grow. We need someone who can help us repeat, but also with upside.
Fingers crossed we hit. Our Nascar package looks nice with GK-CJ-Omen-FAU. [Reply]
I’m pretty good with this. I would’ve preferred a WR but a pass rusher will do too.
There’s also a part of me that felt we didn’t trade up or down so we can announce the last pick of the night. Overall, an insanely cool build up to the pick. But wonder if we could’ve at least traded back so someone else can grab a qb. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Bob Dole:
This pick just points out what I said last week about all the mock draft ridiculousness. Tens of thousands of hours spent on that shit, and did anyone get this one correct? I've been listening to the self-proclaimed experts for weeks and never heard this kid's name once.
I mocked him to us a month ago, and others have been on him too.
Originally Posted by JohnnyHammersticks:
31. Felix Anudike-Uzomah EDGE Kansas State
63. Rashee Rice WR SMU
95. Israel Abanikanda RB Pittsburgh
122. Jonathan Mingo WR Ole Miss
134. Jaxson Kirkland OT Washington
166. Habakkuk Baldonado EDGE Pittsburgh
178. Zacch Pickens DT South Carolina
217. Durell Nchami EDGE Maryland
249. Jerome Carvin OG Tennessee
250. Byron Young DT Alabama
I’ll weigh in here
I think FAU is a solid pick at a premium position.
Personally, I liked Foskey better as an edge prospect but I won’t argue Veach’s board.
Overall, a B- [Reply]
