NFL Draft Prospect - Duke Ejiofor, Wake Forest, DE #53

prepstothepros (62)in #sports • 7 years ago

Duke Ejiofor, Wake Forest, DE #53

Projection - 2nd Round

Bio-
http://www.wakeforestsports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/duke_ejiofor_838237.html

"Ran a 4.53 40 and had a 39-inch vertical leap in high school ... An honor roll student ... Also was a high jumper in track for the Lions ... Had offers from Houston, Rice, Kansas and TCU"

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jamiliafidan (48) 7 years ago

Duke finished his time at Wake Forest with 42 career games under his belt and recorded 133 tackles, 43 tackles for a loss, 19.5 sacks, with 16 QB pressures and 4 forced fumbles. He is a good athlete, with excellent quickness and a very good ability to burst upfield through the arc, while maximizing his flexibility. He is an excellent pass rusher, with excellent use of hands and a well thought out pass rush plan from the five technique and three technique positions. His change of direction is excellent and his ability to get horizontal through interior gaps, while also collecting his balance and flushing the pocket, is very good. He has inside and outside counters, while showing push-pulls, power clubs, arm-overs, and rips. The video below displays some of his pass rushing moves and how he puts himself in an advantageous position, with his motor and pass rushing mental processing. He doesn’t always finish the sack and pursuit/agility in the pocket is something Duke needs to work on, but his repertoire is precocious and fun to watch.
http://insidethepylon.com/pylon-u/teams-ncaa/division-ia-fbs/acc/wake-forest-demon-deacons/2018/01/22/2018-nfl-draft-spotlight-duke-ejiofor/

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tinylayla (45) 7 years ago

Funny that you profile him as I was looking at DE's recently. Jets need an edge rusher and no....we won't be getting Chubb. : (
What scares me about him, is his inability to get separation when someone engages. He has the tools...super athletic. But when you hear things like....motor is questionable...or guesses rather than reacts on run plays....ummmm I think I'll pass. Could add some depth in my opinion if he slips to the 3rd round. Maybe use him on 3rd and long situations. : )