Kony Ealy Scouting Report: NFL Outlook for Missouri Defensive End

February 4, 2014   ·   Darren Page   ·   Jump to comments

Kony Ealy, DE, Missouri (HT: 6’5” WT: 275 lbs)
Positives
Extremely versatile, effective as an edge defender or interior rusher and from various stances.  Statistical production improved each season.  Consistently plays with a high motor and high energy level.  Highly instinctive in terms of play recognition and situational awareness.  Is a constant hands user defending against the run and pass, skilled with his hands as well.  Strength in his upper body to work effective rip, club and swim moves.  Bats away the hands of pass-blockers when he gets a step or into gaps.  Has flashed an efficient spin move and doesn’t lack for a variety of pass rush moves.  Comes off the ball with sufficient burst to fire into contact or through gaps from the interior.  Fine change of direction with quick feet to exploit offensive guards as an interior rusher.   Has a track record of forcing fumbles when he gets to quarterbacks.&...

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