Kenechi Udeze NFL Position: Defensive End College: U.S.C. Class: Junior Ht: 6-4 Wt: 285 40-Yard Dash: ?

Positives: Kenechi Udeze is one of the best players in all of football. He has the size to hold the point of attack on running plays and the explosiveness to be effective rushing the passer. He should be an every-down player in the NFL. He has good speed, a great burst off the line, and natural pass rushing skills. Never stops hustling.  Very instinctive player who is a natural pass rusher.

Although he is just a junior, he does have three years experience as a starter and has never missed a game. Along with UCLA's Dave Ball, he finished the 2003 season with the most sacks in Division I- A college football with 16 1/2. He also recorded 56 tackles, forced five fumbles, and 26 tackles for a loss (third in the nation). Udeze has been rising up the charts since the season ended and could possibly end up in the top 10 with a strong showing in post-season workouts

Negatives: Not many....  Despite being a starter, Udeze is still a bit raw and needs to work on his technique. He doesn't always get good leverage against offensive linemen, letting them get under his pads. He also needs to learn to use his hands beter to fight off their blocks.

Notes: Former DT...Has all the tools you look for...People always talk about his potential, which is there, but this guy is also a three year starter who came through with 16.5 sacks as a junior...Could end up being an elite pro player.

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WeAreSC.com: Udeze will enter NFL draft
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USC's Udeze to skip senior year
Miami Herald, FL - Jan 8, 2004
LOS ANGELES - All-American defensive end Kenechi Udeze will skip his senior year at Southern California to enter the NFL draft.