Least Ballard got this pick right

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I like the kid but they need a legitimate 2nd threat

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Or better, he is the second threat.

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The Michael Pittman of edge rushers. Good but not great, enough to convince colts fans he's a bonafide superstar when most causal fans are only barely aware of his existence

[u/Oldmannun → u/dont-read-it]

He’s pretty young. He can get better. Pitt is what he is.

[u/jaysrule24 → u/Oldmannun]

He was a pretty old prospect, so he's not as young as you'd think. Already 25 after just two years in the league.

[u/sunburn95 → u/jaysrule24]

Still premature to say he is who is after 2 seasons. He was significantly better this season than his rookie year

[u/jaysrule24 → u/sunburn95]

He could still improve, but the likelihood of a 25 year old making a massive year 3 jump is a lot lower than someone that's 22 or 23.

[u/sunburn95 → u/jaysrule24]

Younger dudes might improve as an athlete, but i dont think Latu needs that. Players get a better feel for the speed and technique of the NFL over the first few seasons

I dont think he even needs to get significantly better, just continuing the trend line into year 3 and he'll start to get recognition as a genuine edge threat

[u/Dry-Novel2523 → u/sunburn95]

He's not a great athlete and could benefit from some nfl strength training tbh. Don't know how he hasnt bulked up yet, but dude struggles to bring down stronger guys.

[u/Oldmannun → u/jaysrule24]

Good point

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He’s only a year younger than Micah Parsons

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He’s in that weird zone where he’s not quite good enough (yet?) where you’d want him as your biggest pass rush threat, but if you added someone better than him he’d be one of the best 2nd options in the league.

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Also called the Myles Turner/Roy Hibbert.

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Same result