Felix Anudike-Uzomah DE/EDGE Kansas State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Felix Anudike-Uzomah DE/EDGE Kansas State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: VERSATILE DL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/15/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.73 seconds (73%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 22.3 DOB: 01/24/2002 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: VERSATILE DL | |
| Last Updated: 04/15/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.73 seconds (73%*) | |
| Age: 22.3 DOB: 01/24/2002 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 86.2 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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81% |
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| Tackling: |
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79% |
| Pass Rush: |
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89% |
| Run Defense: |
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82% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
2nd - Late
Overall Rank:
#51
Position rank:
#11
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| College Games: 32 College Snaps: 1188 | ||
ESPN RATING: 71/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#391
Pos Rank:
#220
State Rank:
#38
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 81/100
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| Ovr Rank: #2421 Pos Rank: #114 | ||
RIVALS RATING: 5.4 (89%)
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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 SheardScouting 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 Ends (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
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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
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.