Kingsley Enagbare – Potential in Day 2

Measurables

UNIVERSITY- South Carolina      AGE- 22     CLASS- SR

HEIGHT- 6’3 ¾ “     WEIGHT- 261     ARM LENGTH- 35”

40 Time- 3 CONE- VERTICAL- BROAD JUMP-  BENCH PRESS-

Overview

Enagbare led his high school team, Hapeville Charter Academy, to a Georgia Class AA state title as a senior. As a freshman in 2018 Kingsley played in 12 games, and totaled 20 tackles, 3 TFL, 2 PBUs and 1 sack. In 2018 he played in all 12 games, starting in 1. Kingsley finished his sophomore campaign with 27 tackles, 7 TFL, 3.5 sacks. In 2020 Enagbare started all 8 games and finished with 30 tackles, 7 TFL, 6 sacks and 3 FFs. His efforts as a junior in 2020 earned him First Team SEC honors from the SEC coaches and Second Team All-Sec honors by multiple publications. As a senior in 2021 Kingsley played in all 12 games and finished with 43 tackles, 7 TFL, 4.5 sacks, 2 PBUs and 1 FF. Kingsley earned a Reese’s Senior Bowl invitation for his efforts. 

Strengths 

It is pretty surprising to see Kingsley weigh in at 260 given what you see when you watch game tape. He moves extremely well for that size. Enagbare flashes an explosive first step off the line. He doesn’t have elite bend around the edge but it is very good and he shows good flexibility to turn the corner on his pass rush. They rushed him from multiple formations, whether it be from a 3-point, 2-point stance or standing up over the interior of the OL as a blitzer. He shows fantastic agility for his size. Kingsley has explosive short-area burst to make tackles down the line of scrimmage and chase down plays outside the tackles. He showed the ability to hold the point of attack, shed and make a play on the ball carrier but wasn’t consistent in that area. In his best pass rush reps, Kingsley flashes a good swim move as well as a club and rip to turn the corner and make a play on the QB. Kingsley tackles with force and has the potential to dislodge the football. Enagbare possesses good traits needed to be a successful pass rusher. Great length, explosive off the ball and adequate bend. I see him having the most success in a 3-4 defense as an OLB.

Weaknesses/Room for Improvement

Enagbare is more of a raw talent at this point in his development. He has really good burst off the line but he doesn’t have the ability to win with just speed alone. Kingsley needs to be with a coach that’ll really help him with his body positioning and leverage. He has a tendency to get too high at times which causes him to lose all momentum in his lower half. Kingsley is too easily taken off his course when given resistance from a blocker. At times you question his functional strength at the point of attack when taking on blockers. He allowed himself to get blocked by TEs at times. Kingsley could benefit from adding counter moves to his rush arsenal, when he lost the rep on his initial surge it was rare for him to recover. He can get driven off the ball in the run game and overall seems to lack good lower body strength or drive. Kingsley doesn’t use his length as well as you would like. He allows the OT to get into his body too easily. He needs to play more violent with his hands and develop his pass rush moves to be effective in the NFL. You may get flashes as a rookie but this pick is more for what you believe Enagbare can be in year 2-3. 

Scheme Fit 

3-4 OLB. I think you utilize his burst sideline-sideline more in a 3-4 and minimize his opportunity to get washed by OTs.

Round Grade

Mid-Late Second Round

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *