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
If FAU and Karlaftis had switched draft classes, I’ll bet Karlaftis would have been given the redshirt year and we’d be asking questions of his capability right now while Felix was starting on the other side. [Reply]
Originally Posted by staylor26:
Go look at all the pass rushers taken in that range last year and tell me exactly how many didn't "need a year of seasoning".
I'll wait...
Needing reps is different than needing redshirt year. [Reply]
Originally Posted by RealSNR:
If FAU and Karlaftis had switched draft classes, I’ll bet Karlaftis would have been given the redshirt year and we’d be asking questions of his capability right now while Felix was starting on the other side.
Exactly. This whole “debate” is silly and tiresome. [Reply]
Originally Posted by staylor26:
We had the #1 defense in the NFL last year. None of those guys would've been on the field much either. You're being obtuse.
As far as 1st round pick status goes, I think we made the best of a tough draft spot in '23:
He was sitting there as a player at a premium position, a position of need (for '24 & beyond), a high-production player, with some questions regarding size and how he could transition. We also have a position coach that has gotten a lot out of guys. Oh, also, he was 21, and we know how Veach likes 'em young.
He flashed in the SB when called upon, which was exciting. He put in the work this offseason with George and Tamba. He's had a solid camp, and had some flashes in PS Game 1.
I'm excited to see him with Chris Jones and George as we get going into the regular season. [Reply]
Originally Posted by O.city:
We weren't exactly loaded at DE though.
By the time Omenihu came back there was little to no playing time for a rookie with Karlaftis, Omenihu, and Danna. Omenihu and Karlaftis played liked two double digit sack guys while Danna was as good as a 3rd DE gets.
Originally Posted by Dante84:
As far as 1st round pick status goes, I think we made the best of a tough draft spot in '23:
He was sitting there as a player at a premium position, a position of need (for '24 & beyond), a high-production player, with some questions regarding size and how he could transition. We also have a position coach that has gotten a lot out of guys. Oh, also, he was 21, and we know how Veach likes 'em young.
He flashed in the SB when called upon, which was exciting. He put in the work this offseason with George and Tamba. He's had a solid camp, and had some flashes in PS Game 1.
I'm excited to see him with Chris Jones and George as we get going into the regular season.
You need to stop being so reasonable and pragmatic and start PANICKING!! Don't you know the rules of this message board?? [Reply]