Siaki Ika, the Baylor DL, sits at No. 79 on the consensus board across 26 public boards. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 2% elite, 7% starter.
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Ika is made for gap control with his wide frame and ready anchor.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “While he’s unlikely to see passing downs, Ika does have enough athleticism and hand work to challenge the pocket from time to time.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Girthy interior force with heavy hands and a combative nature at the point of attack.”
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“…Girthy interior force with heavy hands and a combative nature at the point of attack. Ika is made for gap control with his wide frame and ready anchor. While he has the potential to become a highly effective block-eater as an odd or even front nose tackle, he’s quick enough off the snap to penetrate and disrupt play design if teams try to block him one-on-one. While he’s unlikely to see passing downs, Ika does have e…”
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