STRENGTHS
Azeez has the long arms and legs that teams look for in an edge rusher for the next level. He has decent strength and when he uses the right techniques can be stout against the run. He does a good job getting into the backfield and disrupting when he takes a direct line to the quarterback. Azeez has the physical talent to develop into the type of edge rusher that Chandler Jones has become if he can continue to improve.
CONCERNS
Azeez is just not strong enough in his lower and upper body to rush the passer or stop the run at the next level with any consistency. He also is lacking in his football IQ and the understanding of how to play his position within the context of the game plan. On his outside rush, he is easily moved off his line, and against the run, he struggles with his aggressiveness, passion, and techniques to be consistent. He has the size to play linebacker but struggles with his change of direction agility and that means moving him to a linebacker position is questionable.
BOTTOM LINE 3.78
Azeez needs to get stronger and smarter in just better in every aspect of his game. When, and if, that happens, he could be as good as Chandler Jones but he is developmental at this point of his career…for the next level. At the college level, Azeez has been very productive and a good player and that shows teams that he is willing to learn and be coached.
