Joe Kruger Utah DE

[tm1119]

Recently declared early as a Jr and think he needs to start getting some attention as 2nd or 3rd round target. 6'7 280 with good strength and is a very impressive athlete for a man his size. Had 6 sacks and 8 TFL while playing most of his snaps as a 3-4 DE this year. I think he fits nicely as a 4-3 DE as well because of his athleticism. Would bring a nice pass swatting element to the D as well as he has an almost 7' wingspan. Brother Paul Kruger is due for a nice pay day as a OLB for the Ravens as well.

Not a whole lot of video of him on the internet surprisingly but here is a nice view of him for a full game against BYU this year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNUc_waKMrU

 

[ABQcowboyJR]

Yeah he is someone I've got an eye on. I think he is gonna be a fast riser once the underwear olympics get here. I took him in my latest mock draft. I would be thrilled if he ended up a cowboy.

 

[21Savage]

Why would we draft a DE who looks just like Tyrone Crawford.

For the longest time wasn't it all about getting another edge rusher opposite D.Ware?

 

[CATCH17]

Why would we draft a DE who looks just like Tyrone Crawford.

For the longest time wasn't it all about getting another edge rusher opposite D.Ware?

We need a Greg Ellis type of player. We've switched schemes and now we need that left end to be stout against both.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

It's kind of hard to know how good Kruger is. With Dave, Joe's brother and Star Lotulelei playing on the same line, it's really hard to know how good he actually is. I mean, I like him and I had him on my 1st Mock but you gotta be careful you don't overvalue him.

 

[ABQcowboyJR]

Everytime I see him he has been able to physically have is way with any tackle or guard that tries to block him. The dude has got man child strength IMO.