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Kobie Whiteside NFL Draft Profile
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Kobie Whiteside Scouting ReportKobie provides some secondary interior pass rush, getting most penetration when playing three technique. He is a strong tackler. He has good power in his hands and can anchor, shed and chase. He plays with good leverage, even on the nose, despite average bulk. He is a hustle defender with good bull rush inside that can close and get home when quarterbacks leave the pocket. Kobie provides some secondary interior pass rush, getting most penetration when playing three technique. He combines strength and footwork to fill holes inside, as well. He recovers from cut blocks or falling on his way to make a tackle.
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Areas for ImprovementWhiteside isn't able to consistently shed blocks and makes plays in the hole. His marginal arm length limits his ability to grab hold of ballcarriers as they run by. He must improve hand use and read-and-react skills. Lacks the violent hands to shed and can be eliminated by double-team blocks. He lacks closing speed and inconsistent quickness off the snap prevents him from being an elite pass rusher. He might be limited to one-gap systems. His agility isn't a question but misses tackles when he doesn't square and break down.
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Kobie Whiteside Career at SchoolKobie flew under the radar despite playing at the Class 6A level in Texas and putting together an impressive highlight reel during his senior season. A late find by the Mizzou coaching staff, he committed on the final weekend prior to signing day. He mixes his brute size with tremendous athleticism and quickness that should make him a force along the interior of #DLineZou. A three-star recruit by 247Sports.com and a two-star prospect by Rivals.com and Scout.com. Named Texas 23-6A Defensive MVP following his senior season at Alief Taylor. He posted 95 total tackles with seven sacks, 19 TFLs, a pick-six and a forced fumble as a senior. Talented young lineman who earned significant snaps as a true freshman, as he saw the field in 12 games on the season, making nine tackles in all. Two of his tackles went for loss, including one quarterback sack. Continued to make contributions in the trenches for Mizzou's defensive line, and ended his sophomore year with eight tackles in 12 appearances. In 2019, Kobie became a dominant force on the interior for Mizzou during his first season as a full time starter as a junior. He tallied 27 tackles and a team high 6.5 sacks. Kobie's senior season in the midst of the pandemic he played in all 5 games registering 12 tackles and recovering a fumble. He took advantage of an extra year of eligibility to return in 2021. As a graduate student, 5th year player he recorded 24 tackles and one sack on the season.
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Kobie Whiteside NFL Draft Player ProfileThe NFL places a premium on pass rushers, most of whom work on the edge. But when you can get significant production from the interior, that is just as coveted. Whiteside is big at just under 300 pounds (298) with significant athleticism for his frame. A 2019 season in which he totaled 7.5 sacks put him on the radar of many teams. While his production was not as remarkable the past two years, his traits are evident on tape. With a chance to show his abilities against noteworthy talent this week, Whiteside is a player to watch.
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