STRENGTHS
Kwity has what I would call scary talent and size to play at a high level in multiple styles of defense and at multiple positions in that defense. There is quality written all over this kid. Quality in his effort, quality in his pass-rushing talent, and quality in his play as a teammate. He has excellent overall size, speed, and strength and when he is unleashed to rush the passer there is no one in this group of defensive linemen that is better. He has the speed to chase down quarterbacks and running backs all over the field like a linebacker. He also has the strength and quickness on obvious passing downs to be used over the center and in the blink of an eye, get into the backfield to be disruptive or make a play. Kwity on passing downs, is a defensive playmaker and when you see a pass-rushing defensive playmaker with his size and talent, it’s not smart to let another team select him especially, if it’s a team in your division.
CONCERNS
Kwity thinks too much and it affects his ability to be explosive and dominating consistently. He also has a bad habit (on running plays) of, dropping his head when he engages losing sight of the running back. Losing sight of a running back doesn’t allow Kwity to anticipate where the play is going allowing him to be able to shed his opponent quicker and make tackles at the line of scrimmage and or, in the backfield. It makes it look like he is hiding behind the blocker and allows the blocker to manipulate him. Technique issues are correctable issues and I’m convinced Kwity will develop and correct this at the next level.
BOTTOM LINE 1.42
Kwity just has to stop thinking so much when defending against the run. This will allow him to be more explosive off the line and cause defenders to make mistakes that he can take advantage of. Right now, he is being handled because he lacks confidence in that part of his game. As soon as Kwity gets with a linebacker who has his back in the running game and allows Kwity to just fly into the backfield and make plays, Kwity can become as destructive a defensive lineman as Hall of Fame Buffalo Bills Defensive lineman, Bruce Smith.
