- #
- 87
- Position
- Defensive tackle
- Height
- 6'0"
- Weight
- 280
- Current Team
- Pittsburgh
Calijah Kancey: Defensive Tackle, Pittsburgh: NFL Draft Scouting Profile and Projected Draft Position
Calijah Kancey Pittsburgh Stats
| Year | School | Class | Pos | G | Solo | Ast | Tot | Loss | Sk | PD | FF |
| 2020 | Pitt | FR | DL | 10 | 12 | 15 | 27 | 7 | 1.5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | Pitt | SO | DL | 12 | 23 | 10 | 33 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | Pitt | JR | DL | 11 | 17 | 14 | 31 | 14.5 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
Calijah Kancey Scouting Report
Per NFL Draft Buzz, Kancey has the following strengths and weaknesses:
Strengths
- He explodes off the line with a quick first step, with agile feet to counter inside and closing burst to finish plays
- He’s strong at the point of attack against the run, able to hold his own when asked to play inside and battle double teams. Kancey has outstanding lateral movement skills and is quick to slip blocks with the speed to cover a lot of ground in pursuit
- Challenges inside with quickness and strong hands. Run-and-chase defender who can leave a mark
Weaknesses
- Kancey has to develop a counter move or two in the pass rush and needs to make better use of his hands
- Is still a bit raw as a rusher and needs to diversify his repertoire of pass-rush moves
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Calijah Kancey in Mock Drafts
According to NFL Mock Draft Database, Kancey is a projected third-round pick. Kancey increased his value throughout the season with his play and is a solid defensive tackle prospect. Below is a list of mock drafts and where they have Kancey being drafted.
- Still Curtain – Second round: Steelers
- Arrowhead Addict – Third round: Chiefs
- Pro Football Network – Third round: Broncos
Would Calijah Kancey Fit on the Packers?
Kancey would be a great fit for the Packers. They need some interior line help as Kenny Clark and Devonte Wyatt are the only real pieces. That is the good news about drafting a player with some weaknesses. They do not need to come in and be a stud. They can learn and develop behind some solid players and come in to rotate through linemen.
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Kancey is a little undersized from what GM Brian Gutekunst usually drafts. However, he could easily add to his frame once he gets into the pros. Regardless, I think Kancey would be a good fit for the Packers.
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