The Kansas City Chiefs didn’t draft George Karlaftis because he was the most flexible edge or possessed the greatest length in his class. They drafted the former Purdue pass rusher because he played every snap like it actually mattered. As it turns out, that reputation is spreading.
Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero was asked this week about rookie edge rusher Nic Scourton and what stands out about him. His answer sounded a whole lot like a scouting report Chiefs fans have heard before.
"I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a player, especially at such a young age, play so hard," said Evero.