Felix Anudike-Uzomah
Felix Anudike-Uzomah  DE  Kansas State | NFL Draft 2023 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Felix Anudike-Uzomah
Height
6-3
Weight
255
College
Kansas State
Position
DE/EDGE
Class
Junior
Home town
Kansas City, MO
86.2/100
Player Rating
11
PositionRank (DL)
4.73
FortyYD Time
Sacks
8.5
Fumbles Forced
2
Tackles
46
Sol tackles
31

Felix Anudike-Uzomah DE/EDGE Kansas State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Felix Anudike-Uzomah DE/EDGE Kansas State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Last Updated: 04/15/2023
Draft Year: 2023
40 time: 4.73 seconds (73%*)
Age: 21.8 DOB: 01/24/2002
Measurables:
Height: 6-3 (32%*) Weight: 255 (20%*)
Hands: 9 5/8 (37%*) Arm: 33 1/2 (49%*) Span: 80 4/8 (50%*)
Forty: 4.73 (O) (73%*) Shuttle: 4.34 (P) (66%*)
Vertical: 34 (P) (60%*) Broad: 124 (P) (91%*)
Three Cone: 6.94 (P) (90%*) Bench: DNP
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
Last Updated: 04/15/2023
Draft Year: 2023
40 time: 4.73 seconds (73%*)
Age: 21.8 DOB: 01/24/2002
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-3 (32%*) Weight: 255 (20%*)
Hands: 9 5/8 (37%*) Arm: 33 1/2 (49%*)
Span: 80 4/8 (50%*)
Forty: 4.73 (O) (73%*) Shuttle: 4.34 (P) (66%*)
Vertical: 34 (P) (60%*) Broad: 124 (P) (91%*)
3 Cone: 6.94 (P) (90%*) Bench: DNP
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
Overall Rating: 86.2 / 100
Game performance weighted rating
Tackling:
79%
Pass Rush:
89%
Run Defense:
82%
DRAFT PROJECTION: 2nd - Late
Overall Rank: #51 Position rank: #11
College Games: 32 College Snaps: 1188
Grade: 3 ESPN  Stars 3 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 71/100
College Combine Results
OVR Rank: #391 Pos Rank: #220 State Rank: #38
College Combine Results
Grade: 247 Sports 3  Stars 247 Sports 81 Stars 247 RATING: 81/100
Ovr Rank: #2421 Pos Rank: #114
Grade: 2 Stars 2 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.4 (89%)
Kansas City Chiefs Drafted: ROUND: 1 - Pick Number: 31 (KC)
Draft Profile: Bio
Felix Anudike-Uzomah from Lee's Summit High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Anudike-Uzomah joined Kansas State.

In 2020 as a freshman Anudike-Uzomah saw action in 6 games and played a total of 41 snaps for the Wildcats. He recorded just 2 tackles, one assist, while adding 2 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 4 total pressures, which included 2 QB hurries, one QB hit, and one sack on the season.

As a sophomore for the Wildcats in 2021 Anudike-Uzomah played in 13 games and took part in 523 snaps for the Wildcats. He recorded 31 tackles, 8 assists, while adding 36 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 43 total pressures, and 25 QB hurries, 5 QB hits, and an outstanding 13 sacks during the year.

In 2022 as a junior Anudike-Uzomah played in 13 games and contributed on 624 snaps. He recorded 33 tackles, 6 assists while making 34 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 43 total pressures, which included 27 QB hurries, 8 QB hits, and an excellent 8 sacks on the year.
Honors & awards
  • 2022 Lott IMPACT Trophy Finalist
  • 2022 Ted Hendricks Award Finalist
  • 2022 Second Team All-American (Walter Camp, FWAA, AFCA, CBS Sports)
  • 2022 Chuck Bednarik Award Semifinalist
  • 2022 Rotary Lombardi Award Semifinalist
  • 2022 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year (Coaches, AP)
  • 2022 Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year (Coaches)
  • 2021-22 First Team All-Big 12 (Coaches, Associated Press)
  • 2022 Lott IMPACT Trophy Player of the Week (Texas Tech)
  • 2021 Third Team All-American (Phil Steele)
  • 2021 Big 12 co-Defensive Lineman of the Year (Coaches)
  • 2021 Honorable Mention Big 12 Def. Player of the Year (Coaches)
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • His strong core strength allows him to power through blockers, and Anudike-Uzomah has the flexibility to loop inside and get home on twists.
  • Anudike-Uzomah has good length and displays good power in his hands, which gives him the ability to slip off blocks. As a run defender, he has the speed to chase down ball carriers in pursuit.
  • Offers some versatility, rushing from a two-and three-point stance with the playing speed to stand up in space. Flashes strength as a bull rusher and his energy doesn't plateau.
  • Has fluid footwork to redirect, reverse momentum and close with a burst. Regularly first off the ball with good snap anticipation
  • Anudike-Uzomah can also win going speed-to-power, with the leg drive to push blockers back
  • He’s very instinctive when it comes to countering and solid with overall hand usage.
  • Super high motor player who never gives up on a play
  • He has good timed speed and excellent bend to get around the edge of tackles
  • Has developed as a player and improved every year. Has multiple pass rush moves now that he didn't have two years ago
  • Has a plan as a pass rusher, if the first move doesn't work he's got another ready to go
  • Has enough functional strength to set the edge as a run defender
  • Solid wrap up tackler in run defense, although not a big hitter
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Not always the the first player off the snap, even when lined up over the ball, but his length, effort and short-area quickness still pressures double teams and helps penetrate gaps.
  • While his strength it's far from elite and limits his ability to work the interior/li>
  • Easily taken out of the game by double teams
  • Has limited vision and often takes poor angles finding the ball carrier
  • He needs to do a better job using his hands as a pass rusher, as Anudike-Uzomah too often gets neutralized by longer edge blockers.
  • He is so eager to get upfield that he sometimes abandons responsibilities against the run.
Player Comparison
Jabaal Sheard
Scouting Report: Summary
Anudike-Uzomah is an edge rusher who has a nice repertoire of moves with the requisite speed for the position and has dominated putting up good pass-rushing numbers against college opposition. He however isn't elite athletically, both in speed and overall strength so his upside is somewhat limited. Despite this, he'll still likely have a solid pro career and looks like an eventual NFL starter. Prior to his pro day (he didn't work out at the combine) Anudike-Uzomah looks like a second/third-round tweener in the 2023 NFL draft.

Felix Anudike-Uzomah percentiles vs other Defensive End's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)

Felix Anudike-Uzomah Three Minute Video Review

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How other scouting services rate Felix Anudike-Uzomah (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
46.6
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
8.0