3. K’Lavon Chaisson, LSU
Size: 6-3. 254
The Good: If you’re looking for the speed, athleticism, and upside as an edge rusher who can be a devastating force to keep offensive coordinators up at night, here you go.
All problems from the knee injury he suffered two years ago were gone as a solid playmaker for the national championship D of last year, coming up with 6.5 sacks and 13.5 tackles for loss with 60 tackles. A technician, he’s the type who’ll work his craft.
“He’s probably the toughest guy in that locker room.” 💪
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The Not-So-Good: How worried are you about his past injuries? The knee injury doesn’t seem to be a problem now, but he fought through other problems last year. Not all that big, he’ll get hammered on as an outside linebacker and he can get powered on a bit too much.
NFL Draft College Perspective Thought: He’s not quite the surest of things considering where he’ll be drafted. He’s almost a lock to go in the top 20 with his athleticism and pass rushing upside, but the injuries of the past two seasons are enough to be a wee bit concerned. However, his leadership and attitude are off the charts – he’s everything a coaching staff wants to be a face of the defense.
Projected Round: First