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George Karlaftis: "He helped me acclimate to become a pro." | Press Conference 7/23 Rookie DE George Karlaftis speaks with the media at training camp.

JULY 23, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

Chiefs impressed with rookie DE George Karlaftis' energy at OTAs: 'He goes 100 miles an hour' The Kansas City Chiefs are so far excited with the energy brought by rookie pass rusher George Karlaftis at OTAs.

MAY 31, 2022 • NFL.COM

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MAY 17, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

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5 Grades for Chiefs' First-Round Selection of George Karlaftis The Kansas City Chiefs selected Purdue EDGE George Karlaftis with the No. 30 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, and the Arrowhead Report crew grade...

APRIL 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Taken by Kansas City in Round 1 The Chiefs selected Karlaftis in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 30th overall.

Impact Karlaftis might not be as toolsy as some of the other edge defenders drafted ahead of him, but his production at Purdue can match almost anyone and there's nothing concerning in his workout metrics. At 6-foot-4, 266 pounds his 38-inch vertical jump and 121-inch broad jump indicate plus explosiveness out of his stance, and his athletic dimensions otherwise are very similar to former Purdue defensive end great Ryan Kerrigan. Most teams need more players like Karlaftis, and the Chiefs as much as any team.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE