Great article here talking about how The Boys almost made a move to get him in the 3rd but held off.
Said they loved what they saw on film and were glad other teams cared about his 2017 production and poor combine more than what the tape showed.
"Big discussion in the room," Stephen Jones said. "They had injuries there at Kansas and converted to a 3-4 early in the season because of injuries. I think he put on some weight and kept that weight on and really felt like that was in the best interest of the team. He’s an ultimate team guy who is just what we’re looking for and matches up with what Rod [Marinelli] is all about.
"We did watch quite a bit of the 2016 tape and it’s impressive. We just think he really brings some unique pass rushing skills. .. He’s an A-plus guy in terms of his football character. I think we’re going to have a heck of a football player here."
Said they loved what they saw on film and were glad other teams cared about his 2017 production and poor combine more than what the tape showed.
"Big discussion in the room," Stephen Jones said. "They had injuries there at Kansas and converted to a 3-4 early in the season because of injuries. I think he put on some weight and kept that weight on and really felt like that was in the best interest of the team. He’s an ultimate team guy who is just what we’re looking for and matches up with what Rod [Marinelli] is all about.
"We did watch quite a bit of the 2016 tape and it’s impressive. We just think he really brings some unique pass rushing skills. .. He’s an A-plus guy in terms of his football character. I think we’re going to have a heck of a football player here."
