Is Our 2nd Rounder a Faster Version of TJ Watt?

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Donovan Ezeiruaku might just be an instant jolt of lightning in bottle, ready to wreck havoc on NFL offenses. With very long arms and great short area quickness and burst, along with enormous strength for his weight, DE may not just be a situational defensive end, but a roving stud whom Eberflus can move around to keep opposing offenses worrying from where this uber-talented impact player will strike. And that is after the opposing offenses have to worry about Micah Parsons. This Donovan Ezeiruaku kid has the football radar instincts to make splash plays like the smaller D. Overshown, who himself proved to be a great impact player on defense.

Like many Wisconsin players who actually are better in the pros than in College, such as TJ Watt, who was an instant star for the Steelers, whom the Boys passed over for Taco Charlton, I have the feeling we have an instant impact player in, whom other teams will regret passing over in the draft, who will as a rookie make tackles for a loss, give lots of heat to opposing QB's, causing errant throws and will pair with Micah to be the greatest pass rush threat duo since the glory days of Harvey Martin and Too Tall Jones.

He likes to be called "EASY." So I suggest at home games after a splash play he makes and a timeout on the field, that they play some of the great Eagles song TAKE IT EASY!
 

Overview​

Slightly undersized outside linebacker for a 3-4 front with long arms and plus athleticism. Ezeiruaku uses every bit of his length paired with aggression to mitigate size differences at the point of attack. He gets engulfed at times but typically separates from or slips blocks cleanly. He’s quick off the snap, using bend and agility to win at the top of the rush or make stops in the backfield. His hands exploit small advantages to turn them into big ones and he has a variety of ways to challenge protection, though he’s still learning to craft his plans. Ezeiruaku’s play demeanor, skill and athletic talent are the underpinnings of a productive starter with three-down value.

Strengths​

  • Smooth hips with easy change of direction in space.
  • Long arms greet blocker with forceful punch in the chest.
  • Slips quickly past blocks and makes plays in the backfield.
  • Uses agility, recognition and athleticism to pile up tackles.
  • Rushes with consistent forward lean and active hands.
  • Bend to sink under the punch and corner the arc tightly.
  • Makes sudden alteration to his rush track, using inside-out euro-step.
  • Climbs right up on tackle’s toes before looping under on twists.
  • Hits fluid arm-over transitions to beat protection inside.

Weaknesses​

  • Works under the block and loses contain.
  • Gets engulfed by size when blockers get into him.
  • Size of tackles helps to wear down his rush energy.
  • Lacks bull-rush power to collapse tackles into pockets.
  • Rush plan needs more time to develop and diversify.
  • Average pursuit speed and closing burst
NFL Comparison: Yannick Ngakoue
 
Answer to the OP, does it matter if he's faster? This game isn't so much about speed as it is football accumen. Watt has elite football intelligence. If EZ has anywhere close to his smarts, we got something special. It will become obvious. We won't have to ask , it will be evident. Time will tell.
 
SFloridaCowboy said:
Donovan Ezeiruaku might just be an instant jolt of lightning in bottle, ready to wreck havoc on NFL offenses. With very long arms and great short area quickness and burst, along with enormous strength for his weight, DE may not just be a situational defensive end, but a roving stud whom Eberflus can move around to keep opposing offenses worrying from where this uber-talented impact player will strike. And that is after the opposing offenses have to worry about Micah Parsons. This Donovan Ezeiruaku kid has the football radar instincts to make splash plays like the smaller D. Overshown, who himself proved to be a great impact player on defense.

Like many Wisconsin players who actually are better in the pros than in College, such as TJ Watt, who was an instant star for the Steelers, whom the Boys passed over for Taco Charlton, I have the feeling we have an instant impact player in, whom other teams will regret passing over in the draft, who will as a rookie make tackles for a loss, give lots of heat to opposing QB's, causing errant throws and will pair with Micah to be the greatest pass rush threat duo since the glory days of Harvey Martin and Too Tall Jones.

He likes to be called "EASY." So I suggest at home games after a splash play he makes and a timeout on the field, that they play some of the great Eagles song TAKE IT EASY!
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Only if you think Dak is “a faster version” of Mahomes

:laugh: :thumbup:
 
big dog cowboy said:

Overview​

Slightly undersized outside linebacker for a 3-4 front with long arms and plus athleticism. Ezeiruaku uses every bit of his length paired with aggression to mitigate size differences at the point of attack. He gets engulfed at times but typically separates from or slips blocks cleanly. He’s quick off the snap, using bend and agility to win at the top of the rush or make stops in the backfield. His hands exploit small advantages to turn them into big ones and he has a variety of ways to challenge protection, though he’s still learning to craft his plans. Ezeiruaku’s play demeanor, skill and athletic talent are the underpinnings of a productive starter with three-down value.

Strengths​

  • Smooth hips with easy change of direction in space.
  • Long arms greet blocker with forceful punch in the chest.
  • Slips quickly past blocks and makes plays in the backfield.
  • Uses agility, recognition and athleticism to pile up tackles.
  • Rushes with consistent forward lean and active hands.
  • Bend to sink under the punch and corner the arc tightly.
  • Makes sudden alteration to his rush track, using inside-out euro-step.
  • Climbs right up on tackle’s toes before looping under on twists.
  • Hits fluid arm-over transitions to beat protection inside.

Weaknesses​

  • Works under the block and loses contain.
  • Gets engulfed by size when blockers get into him.
  • Size of tackles helps to wear down his rush energy.
  • Lacks bull-rush power to collapse tackles into pockets.
  • Rush plan needs more time to develop and diversify.
  • Average pursuit speed and closing burst
NFL Comparison: Yannick Ngakoue
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When are we switching to a 3-4?
 
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