As an undrafted free agent rookie within the NFL, you need to go above and past in case you have any hopes of creating a roster. Alternatives will likely be restricted, so whenever you get an opportunity to make an impression in your coaches, you have to do every part attainable to face out.
That brings us to New York Giants rookie defensive sort out Elijah Chatman.
The defensive sort out recorded 80 pressures, 13.5 sacks, and 34.5 TFLs by way of 5 seasons at SMU, nonetheless, regardless of that manufacturing, he was not invited to the NFL Scouting Mix, and didn’t hear his identify referred to as through the 2024 NFL Draft.
Nonetheless, Chatman posted spectacular numbers at SMU’s Professional Day final spring — together with a 4.81 40-yard sprint which might have been fifth-best amongst DTs in Indianapolis — and has been impressing coaches to date at Giants’ coaching camp.
Why can we point out that 40-yard sprint? Simply watch Chatman, #94, on this play towards the Houston Texans from this weekend:
The Texans run an outdoor zone operating play to J.J. Taylor, listed at 5’6 185 kilos, away from Chatman’s facet of the formation. Nevertheless, the defensive sort out, himself listed at 6’0 278 kilos, doesn’t hand over on the play. As an alternative, you see each stride of that 4.81-second 40-yard sprint put to work, as Chatman chases Taylor down from behind.
In accordance with the NFL’s Subsequent Gen Stats Chatman hit 16.28 mph whereas chasing Taylor down from behind.
He might need earned a roster spot alongside the way in which.
