One 2023 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate from each division

By Dave Adams | Jul 15, 2023

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 03: Defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah #91 of the Kansas State Wildcats reacts after making a sack against the TCU Horned Frogs in the second half of the Big 12 Championship game at AT&T Stadium on December 03, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images) /

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NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate Felix Anudike-Uzomah, DE/Edge, Kansas City Chiefs

NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate Felix Anudike-Uzomah (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images) /

AFC West: Felix Anudike-Uzomah, DE/Edge, Kansas City Chiefs – Round 1, Pick 32

Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo adds another dynamic weapon to his pressure-oriented defense, which ranked second in the NFL with 55 sacks last year.

The 6’3″ 255-pound Felix Anudike-Uzomah led the Big 12 with 19.5 sacks over the past two seasons. He has an opportunity for high production in a defense where the savvy Spagnuolo will creatively utilize his athleticism and proven edge-rushing ability.

The young edge rusher from Kansas State has a golden opportunity to join the defensive fun in K.C., menacing opposing quarterbacks as they attempt to keep pace with Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid’s always high-scoring offensive attack.

Sign me up to watch these fireworks!

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