Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 74.97 (Chance to start)

Pro Comparison: Mike Daniels

Accolades:

  • 2021: CAA Co-Defensive Player of the Year at Richmond
  • 2022: Fourth-best PFF grade in FBS among interior DL 

Summary:

Kobie Turner is a high-energy, wrecking ball who plays half a man as well as any interior DL in this class not named Calijah Kancey. His non-stop motor, slippery pass-rush moves and body control through blockers are all outstanding. His first-step quickness is there, and there's quality twitch to his game. He simply needs to get stronger to add a bull-rush element to what he brings as a pass-rusher.

Strengths:

  • Urgency and energy are keys to his game
  • Hands are never complacement, and typically has a plan when attacking a blocker
  • Can get skinny into a gap and also win with first-step quickness
  • All of his hustle and athleticism help as a run defender, too.

Weaknesses:

  • Lack of power is clear
  • Sometimes his rushes are high, but even when they're not, he doesn't create the force needed to drive offensive linemen backward
  • Length won't meet standards for many clubs, as he missed out on a few too many sacks in 2022 when he generated pressure
  • At times, he's just a tick labored changing directions