Quote:Is Nkemdiche going to get any extended time at DE or is he now a DT? I ask because I remember him being a very highly thought of DE recruit.

 

I believe he has slimmed down somewhat do try and be quicker but he is still 285+lbs so he is always going to be a LE/DT type...I think he initially had the idea that his strength would let him get sacks and now I think he is realizing he might be better set up for getting into the NFL as a DT rather than a sack artist.

 

I think in the base package he will be a UT and then slide to DE when they go to a 3 DL set.  His chances as DE have slimmed due to CJ Johnson (team sack leader) coming back after missing 80% of the season last year and the emergence of Marques Haynes as a speed DE and finally transfer Fadol Brown is now eligible after having to sit out 1 year for transfer rules.

 

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I think he comes to the pros as a UT/3-4 DE...he currently has incredible strength but his burst//technique definitely needs to improve for the pro game.

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