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Pita Taumoepenu, DE, Utah
Apr 29, 2017 at 1:40 PM
- 9ersLiferInChicago
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6-1, 248 - edge rusher
Apr 29, 2017 at 1:41 PM
- Lobo49er
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With the 202nd pick in the 2017 #NFLDraft, the #49ers select @Utah_Football LB @PitaTaumoepenu.
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) April 29, 2017
Welcome to the family! #49ersDraft pic.twitter.com/CXsroO462X
Apr 29, 2017 at 1:41 PM
- saniner
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Football!! Don't know much about him at all.
Apr 29, 2017 at 1:42 PM
- Jcool
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Pita Taumoepenu racked up 52 QB pressures in 382 pass rush snaps last season at Utah. #49ers
— Jeff Deeney (@PFF_Jeff) April 29, 2017
Apr 29, 2017 at 1:42 PM
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Pass-rusher: Pita Taumoepenu, Utah
As a prospect, Taumaoepenu has to excite defensive coaches, as he has an explosive first step off the snap and great edge speed, but needs significant refinement to his game. While he struggled against the run in each of the last three seasons at Utah (17 missed tackles in 2016), he's been a productive pass-rusher throughout, and really took a step forward during his senior season with 54 total pressures. He'd be an ideal fit in the middle of Day 3 for the Cowboys, where defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli would likely use him initially on third down from a wide-9 alignment to get after the quarterback while he developed his complete skill set.
https://www.profootballfocus.com/draft-5-specialists-who-warrant-a-late-pick-in-the-draft/
As a prospect, Taumaoepenu has to excite defensive coaches, as he has an explosive first step off the snap and great edge speed, but needs significant refinement to his game. While he struggled against the run in each of the last three seasons at Utah (17 missed tackles in 2016), he's been a productive pass-rusher throughout, and really took a step forward during his senior season with 54 total pressures. He'd be an ideal fit in the middle of Day 3 for the Cowboys, where defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli would likely use him initially on third down from a wide-9 alignment to get after the quarterback while he developed his complete skill set.
https://www.profootballfocus.com/draft-5-specialists-who-warrant-a-late-pick-in-the-draft/
Apr 29, 2017 at 1:43 PM
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Great long form piece on @PitaTaumoepenu and his roots. https://t.co/m3ThbTTkMM
— Joseph Silverzweig (@JSilverzweig) April 29, 2017
Apr 29, 2017 at 1:44 PM
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[ Edited by Lobo49er on Apr 30, 2017 at 7:07 AM ]
Apr 29, 2017 at 1:44 PM
- bors
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So pure pass rush
Apr 29, 2017 at 1:47 PM
- NorthBay49er
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So who's job is he taking?
Apr 29, 2017 at 1:48 PM
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He's one of those guys who will play in the league for a while, but will just be a role guy imo.
Apr 29, 2017 at 1:48 PM
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Originally posted by NorthBay49er:
So who's job is he taking?
Aaron Lynch if he doesn't control his weight.
[ Edited by Ensatsu on Apr 29, 2017 at 1:48 PM ]
Apr 29, 2017 at 1:49 PM
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Originally posted by NorthBay49er:
So who's job is he taking?
AA
Apr 29, 2017 at 1:52 PM
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Apr 29, 2017 at 1:53 PM
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Originally posted by Ensatsu:
Aaron Lynch if he doesn't control his weight.
Then, Lynch is gone, his weight is already out of control.
Apr 29, 2017 at 1:57 PM
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Originally posted by mcbaes72:Originally posted by Ensatsu:Aaron Lynch if he doesn't control his weight.
Then, Lynch is gone, his weight is already out of control.
I don't think Lynch is gone, but he's definitely on notice now But Eli is definitely a goner.
[ Edited by 9ersLiferInChicago on Apr 29, 2017 at 2:00 PM ]