George
Karlaftis.
George
Karlaftis.
Purdue· 6'4"· 266 lb
George Karlaftis projects best in a 4-3 attacking front that prioritizes disruptive pass rush and strong run defense from its defensive ends.
He can immediately contribute as a rotational pass rusher and strong-side run defender, with the ceiling to become a high-impact, every-down defensive end.
His value would decline significantly in a 3-4 two-gap scheme that asks ends to primarily hold ground and play with less penetration.
A powerful and high-motor defensive end, Karlaftis thrives in a system that allows him to play aggressively and utilize his strength to disrupt both the run and the pass.
Selected #30 overall in Round 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft by Kansas City Chiefs out of Purdue.
— — — positional median (p50)
- 40 yd
- —s
- Vertical
- 38inp50
- Broad jump
- 121inp50
- Three-cone
- —s
- Shuttle
- 4.36sp50
- Bench
- 21repp50
| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Purdue | 12 | 54 | 7.5 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | Purdue | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Purdue | 12 | 36 | 4.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Career | — | 27 | 94 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
George Karlaftis has been a starting defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs, contributing significantly to their pass rush and run defense. He has been a consistent and productive player on their defensive line.