Khurtiss Perry

Stout, compact, but fairly broad front-line defender who lacks ideal height and length, but plays with electric functional athleticism and energy relative to size. Plays varied defensive roles with high activity and violence, from standing rush end to multiple interior spots. Pursuit ability is terrific relative to size and projected position. White-hot closing burst with chase-down athleticism from the back side. Strong tackler with big-hit capability. Heavy-handedness shines at the point of attack and in tackling efficiency. Sometimes detonates through traffic to make plays. Shows stack-and-shed strength, even against noticeably larger blockers. Knows how to get skinny to knife through gaps. Naturally plays to space, senses leverage, and bursts to nooks and crannies to disrupt. Displays excellent snap anticipation and first-step juice. Quick-footed with active, violent hands that foster disengaging ability vs. run and as a rusher. Screams off the edge whether aligned as standing rush end or with a hand in the dirt. Shows surprisingly good pass-rush get-off, dip, and arc-running ability. Flashes a go-to outside rip that regularly beats tackles. Played basketball early in high school. Owns valuable two-way snaps as a highly effective jumbo back during his junior year. Monster defensive production (23 sacks, 35 QB hurries) as a senior for the Alabama 5A state champion. Definitely a plus athlete on the field, but plays a bit tight through the hips at times. Shows some counter ability as a rusher but can still expand move set. Physical upside may be limited given dimensions. May need to harness "prey drive" and playmaking instinct vs. similarly talented competition. One of the best pure defensive playmakers in the 2022 class. Plays like a big, powerful edge but could thrive as an even-front 3-technique who's asked to penetrate and disrupt. Projects to the high-major level as a potential impact player with a long-term early-round NFL Draft ceiling.

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• Evaluated 01/29/2021 Gabe Brooks 247Sports Scouting Analyst Read