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don't know him
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Strengths:
Natural pass-rusher
Extremely consistent with sack production
Excellent in pursuit
Can bend around the edge
Has some pass-rushing moves
Good tackler
Closes quickly
Instinctive
Smart
Agile
Ready to play immediately in the NFL
Good motor
Can use his hands and feet at the same time
Great fit as a 3-4 outside linebacker
Durable
Experienced




Weaknesses:
Could stand to improve downhill run defense
Not overly big or physical
Quick, but not fast off the edge
Undersized
Can struggle in coverage
Scheme limitations
Too small for 4-3 defensive end
Not a great fit as a 4-3 outside linebacker
May not have the frame to get much bigger
Missed 2012 with a knee injury
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I believe he has round 1 talent. medical issues but talent is there
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OVERVIEW
Changed last name from Jamora to Kikaha -- which is his mother's last name -- prior to 2013 season. Completed dominant two-year run that saw him earn first-team All-American and first-team All-Pac-12 honors in 2014 and second-team All-Pac-12 honors in 2013. Combined for 32 sacks, 40 tackles for loss and six forced fumbles during that stretch, starting all 27 games played. Finished 2014 with 19 sacks, including at least one in 13 of 14 games. Started first four games as freshman in 2011, but missed final nine after tearing ACL. Granted medical redshirt in 2012 after tearing ACL again in fall camp. In high school, member of team that finished as runner-up to state champion. Played defensive end and tight end. Also competed in judo and wrestling, winning league championship in judo.

PRO DAY RESULTS
40-yard dash: 4.9 seconds
Vertical jump: 34 1/2 inches
Broad jump: 9 feet, 4 inches
Short shuttle: 4.33 seconds
3-cone: 7.13 seconds
Bench: 20 reps of 225 pounds

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS Relentless. Bends the edge hard. Plays with his hand on the ground and stands up. Scheme versatile. Best fit is in 3-4. Intelligent player. Saw a streak of 14 consecutive games with a sack broken at Arizona in 2014. Excellent with his hands, possessing a variety of techniques. Was a judo champion when he was younger and a high school wrestler, so he understands hand placement and leverage. Good change of direction. Maintains low center of gravity on his rush without losing his wheels. Ability to recover and get back into a play.
WEAKNESSES Can get swallowed up in the run game at defensive end. Has had knee issues in prior seasons. Perceived as a one-trick pony (pass-rush specialist). Upfield specialist and doesn't set the edge consistently. Needs work on playing consistently in space. Gets overly aggressive at times. Has had two ACL injuries and medicals will need to be scrutinized.


DRAFT PROJECTION Round 2 or 3

NFL COMPARISON Rob Ninkovich

BOTTOM LINE Kikaha is the most accomplished pure pass rusher in this draft class. Relies on a relentless motor off the edge more than athleticism. He has an elite determination to get to the quarterback. While he seems to specialize in just rushing the passer, Kikaha has the power, hands and frame to improve against the run. It might take some work to get fully comfortable as a stand-up 3-4 OLB, but Kikaha is a very safe draft prospect as long as his medicals check out.
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We are stocking up on D but I think we should have taken Jalen strong with that pick.
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Gregory is like a flooding ship
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Scratching my head on this pick
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