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By Randy Gurzi
player. 32. EDGE. South Carolina. 19. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Kingsley Enagbare
19. Arizona Cardinals: Kingsley Enagbare, EDGE, South Carolina
Chandler Jones could be on the way out with the Arizona Cardinals which means they need a new pass rusher. They actually needed to get younger at the position even with Jones but his recent frustration with the front office might make the need that much greater.
In their search for a new stud pass-rusher, they land on Kingsley Enagbare from South Carolina. This might not be a premier SEC program, but the Gamecocks have developed several impressive defensive players in recent seasons, including cornerback Jaycee Horn and defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw.
Enagbare is the next stud they could send into the first round and he’s built perfectly for the edge at 6-foot-4 and 260 pounds. What’s more important for the Cardinals is how he’s lined up during his career. Enagbare has played in a two, three, and even four-point stance in his career.
Arizona currently operates in a 3-4 defense where their primary pass-rushers are outside linebackers in Jones and Markus Golden. They do also have J.J. Watt who was signed this offseason and he plays on the line but for the most part, their edge players operate in the stand-up position.
Enagbare will be able to play in that role but he also could move up to the line and put his hand in the dirt for them in certain third-down situations, should they decide they want to have him do that as well. Whatever they decide, this kid would give them options.