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Lee’s Summit coach shares story about new Chiefs DE Felix Anudike-Uzomah

New #Chiefs DE Felix Anudike-Uzomah’s high school coach took to Twitter to praise his perseverance and drive. | from @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs first-round selection of Kansas State’s Felix Anudike-Uzomah helped fill a hole on the defensive line. The pick also was close to home in every sense aside from the proximity of his college career.

Anudike-Uzomah starred at Lee’s Summit High School, earning all-district honors his final three seasons from the MFCA. He totaled 184 tackles, 55 for loss, and 13 sacks over his three-year career. His head coach, Eric Thomas, took to Twitter following Anudike-Uzomah’s selection to praise his former player for his perseverance and continued success.

Thomas tweeted “My Heart is Full Today” before posting a passionate screenshot note of appreciation for Anudike-Uzomah. He expressed that the Chiefs’ new EDGE rusher was a three-sport athlete and a core pillar of the football program. He praised his commitment to getting better as a player and not giving up, and showing tremendous trust and courage in the process throughout his football playing career.

The Chiefs’ defense is getting a fighter who won’t quit when things get tough. They are also now faced with the prospect of having a defensive line comprised of first-round talent in Anudike-Uzomah and George Karlaftis.

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Recruiting profile on 5-Star DL Williams Nwaneri out of Lee’s Summit

A look at 5-Star defensive lineman Williams Nwaneri, who the Sooners will be hosting on March 5.

Williams Nwaneri is one of the best prospects in the 2024 recruiting class. A five-star player in the 247Sports composite and On3 consensus, Nwaneri is the No. 3 player in the cycle.

Hailing from Lee’s Summit, Mo. (the same hometown as 2023 OL Cayden Green), Nwaneri has seen an incredible rise in the last year. He entered the 247Sports composite as the No. 157 prospect back in April of 2022. With a stellar junior year, he’s become a target for all of the heavy hitters in college football.

In addition to his Oklahoma offer, he holds 30 Power Five offers, including Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, Michigan State, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M, Penn State and USC.

Nwaneri is a mismatch as an interior rusher. His quickness, agility, and speed make him incredibly difficult to block. On the rare occasion when the offensive line does stymie his initial rush, he continues to work to the ball to make the play.

He’s a little light at the moment to play on the interior at the collegiate level but would be fantastic as an edge player in three or four-man alignments. However, with another year of growth and then working in a collegiate strength and conditioning program, Nwaneri could be a terror on the inside.

Has verified size, length and testing data that is impressive for a player of his build and age. Rare change of direction and agility numbers at his size. Was a good young prospect as a freshman and sophomore but showed big developmental strides on the field as a junior. Quickness off the ball and foot speed in pursuit were improved and those qualities of his are at a high national level. Used his hands better and when combined with his physical gifts, makes him very tough to block. Does not let offensive linemen get clean punches off on him and is able to turn himself and get skinny to help with that. Can shade inside or play on the EDGE and is going to be able to project to any defensive scheme. Based on his size, strongside end or 3-4 defensive end are where we project him although he is rare enough athlete that he can be edge pass-rusher at his size. If the development we saw between sophomore and junior year continues, he is an elite national prospect who will be an impact college player and early draft choice. – Allen Trieu, National Recruiting Analyst for 247Sports

Williams Nwaneri’s Recruiting Profile

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