K’Lavon Chaisson | EDGE | LSU
Height | 6-4
Weight | 250
Strengths
Chaisson is an athletic freak at defensive end. He is a guy that you line up on the weak side and allow him to use his athleticism to win against offensive tackles. Chaisson can use his length to his advantage to keep offensive lineman from getting in on him. At times, he shows the ability to hold off tackles with one arm allowing him to make a play on a ball carrier with his free arm.
Chaisson is a bendy edge defender, he can dip under tackles with good balance. His first step can be lethal against tackles coming out of their stance, puts pressure on lineman to hurry through their sets. As good as the first step is for him, closing on ball carriers pops as well. He shows no problems with backside pursuit, he will also shoot gaps that really disrupts offenses.
Weaknesses
At times Chaisson reminds me of Ricky Bobby, not quite sure what to do with his hands. Needs to refine his technique with hand fighting. NFL coaches will be able to mold him as they see fit. He won mostly off athleticism and power rather than technical prowess.
Medical re-checks will be a key in regards to his draft stock. Chaisson tore his ACL in 2018 so teams will need to do their homework but based on his play in 2019, it shouldn’t be a big concern.
Bottom Line
K’Lavon Chaisson is going to be a top player selected in the NFL Draft. Disregard the sack numbers, the production will come at the next level once he works on his technique. Very reminiscent of another LSU defender in Danielle Hunter.