Would you take Arnold Ebiketie with 24?

[Hawkeye0202]

First time seeing his tapes .......my goodness. I know the tapes don't paint the whole picture, so I'm asking why isn't this kid mocking a top 15?











LAS VEGAS RAIDERS: EDGE ARNOLD EBIKETIE, PENN STATE
Ebiketie will be the steal of the draft. The Temple transfer wanted to impress on the biggest stage, so he transferred to Penn State and put on a pass-rushing clinic. He’s been one of the top best rushers in the country for three seasons, starting with a 77.8 PFF grade in 2019 before moving to an 85.0 mark in 2020 and finishing at 88.4 with the Nittany Lions. He brings a bevy of pass rush moves and will look great next to Maxx Crosby.

 

[stilltheguru]

Hes not hyped because hes 6-2 and change. Thats it.

 

[cnuball21]

Because right now he's a pass rush player only that will likely get killed against the run in year 1. I'd 100% take him at 24 as long as the combine matches what we see on tape.

Dude looks explosive and bendy which you can't teach. He's got long arms so think he just needs to add some power to get better against the run. Year 1 probably just a pass rush specialist but can develop into a quality RE.

 

[kskboys]

Nope. Bad last name. He sounds like a basket weaver. We need more cool names, like Ogremeister or maybe Killemall.

 

[Risen Star]

Yes. He's one of my targets.

 

[morasp]

He looks like a good prospect, 24 might be a little rich but who knows we haven't even had the scouting combine yet. You could trade back and add a third and see if he's still there.

Overview
Purposeful rusher with good length. Ebiketie is quiet to the edge with accurate, active hands and a pressure percentage worthy of projection. He's not bendy and loose but uses body lean and skilled hands to grease the edge and access the pocket. He will need to keep adding to his bag of tricks as a pocket hunter, as he lacks the base and body type to hold his ground and plug up run games on a consistent basis. Ebiketie could see action as a sub-package pass rusher early in his career. He has the potential to find starting reps as a 3-4 rush linebacker in the future.

Strengths

• Brings all he has into his initial punch off the snap.
• Snakes into gaps to disrupt zone plays.
• Consistently beat the back-side cutoff versus Iowa.
• Good discipline and recognition reading mesh point.
• Skilled rusher with active, accurate hands.
• Subtle, efficient movements help to grease the edge.
• Good job of flattening his angle to the quarterback.
• Possesses inside stab hand to displace over-setting tackles.
• Has some charge in hands for speed-to-power shots.
• Special teams experience, including two blocked kicks in 2021.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

I think you might be able to get him in the second.
However it is still early and some players tend to rise up the boards as the draft gets closer. I feel that the scouts are probably higher on this guy than the draft gurus right now.

 

[Mr_437]

Welcome to party. AK is my DE target after JJ at 24. I've been high on this dude for awhile now. I like him better than Ojabo because Ojabo reminds me of Jaylon Smith vs the run...very uninterested.

 

[baltcowboy]

First time seeing his tapes .......my goodness. I know the tapes don't paint the whole picture, so I'm asking why isn't this kid mocking a top 15?











LAS VEGAS RAIDERS: EDGE ARNOLD EBIKETIE, PENN STATE
Ebiketie will be the steal of the draft. The Temple transfer wanted to impress on the biggest stage, so he transferred to Penn State and put on a pass-rushing clinic. He’s been one of the top best rushers in the country for three seasons, starting with a 77.8 PFF grade in 2019 before moving to an 85.0 mark in 2020 and finishing at 88.4 with the Nittany Lions. He brings a bevy of pass rush moves and will look great next to Maxx Crosby.

Penn State has recruited some serious linebacker and pass rushing prospects over the last 5 years. Wow!!! This guy is someone to keep your eye on for the draft.

 

[cowboyec]

i would.
only The Lord makes'm like that.

 

[RS12]

15.5 sacks in three years. I am getting Anthony Spencer vibe.

 

[visionary]

Depends on who else is there

I’m taking Linderbaum, Davis, Green and Johnson all before him

 

[KingintheNorth]

Yes. He's one of my targets.

Wasn't quite sure before, I am now.

Nope.

 

[Hardline]

He's also blocked 2 field goal attempts.

 

[cnuball21]

Welcome to party. AK is my DE target after JJ at 24. I've been high on this dude for awhile now. I like him better than Ojabo because Ojabo reminds me of Jaylon Smith vs the run...very uninterested.

Lets party