Round 3 - Pick 98 - Siaki Ika, DT, Baylor

[Hurl Bruce]

 

[Amherstcavsfan]

Pure NT. Big, meaty, strong. Won't rush the passer.

3rd is a bit early for this type of guy, but I think he'll fit his role.

 

[Randolphkeys]

Pure NT. Big, meaty, strong. Won't rush the passer.

3rd is a bit early for this type of guy, but I think he'll fit his role.

I disagree he can't rush the passer. He tallied a career-high 33 pressures in 2021. Just like Dalvin, he just needs to push the guard into the QBs grill and let the other guys finish.

 

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[daddywags]

He and Dalvin give us legit beef at DT we didn't have last year. I like that.

 

[CBBI]

Pure NT. Big, meaty, strong. Won't rush the passer.

3rd is a bit early for this type of guy, but I think he'll fit his role.

Pretty much how I feel.

He's a fine NT. I don't really think pure NTs are worth top 100 picks, but the Browns have had issues stopping the run for a while now so he makes more sense for a team with that weakness than he does elsewhere.

 

[sportscoach]

We needed DLine help and they went out and got some DLine help... It's not bad logic at all...

Seems like both guys Cleveland grabbed are good players, just not who peeps here wanted. Both filled needs in my mind so that's a plus.

 

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9. SIAKI IKA, Baylor (6-3, 347, 5.46, 3-4): Fourth-year junior. “He’s just a, you know, big slug,” offered one scout. Posted the best Wonderlic (27) of the top 20 DTs. “He’s a jolly fella, likes to kid around, have a good time,” said a second scout. “I don’t know how serious he gets into this game. How he dedicates himself to the game will either be his downfall or if he makes it. I’d put him in the middle and try to hold up that middle. I’m worried if he’s going to be a worker, OK? That would be my only reservation on him.” As a freshman, he had 17 tackles in 13 games helping LSU win the national championship. Played just four games in 2020 before heading to the transfer portal. “Two-down only nose,” said a third scout. “Lazy, not great character. He is a strong sumbitch. When he wants to plug a hole he can. But no pass rush.” Finished with 41 tackles (11 for loss) and 5 ½ sacks. Arms were just 32 3/8. “He’s got weight problems,” said a fourth scout. “I don’t know if he’s 380 or 340. Weight will always be an issue. He is stout as f--k. But just a guy.” From Salt Lake City, Utah.

 

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[Jscc]

This is a large human being.

 

[MD13]

Pretty underwhelmed with this guy just by browsing through? I feel like the upside isn't there with the lack of athleticism and pass rush.

 

[Randolphkeys]

Pretty underwhelmed with this guy just by browsing through? I feel like the upside isn't there with the lack of athleticism and pass rush.

He was a three tech in 2021 and a true nose tackle in 2022. I like the idea of Ika starting with Tomlinson on first and second down then going quicker and lighter in passing situations. All of his upside comes from a professional dietary and conditioning program.