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The 2027 NFL Draft is being heralded as one of the best of this generation. You are going to see plus players be taken late on day two and early into day three. Nearly every position is littered with top talent, but EDGE is rich in depth after a star-studded top two prospects. One of the more intriguing prospects here is Kansas State transfer Wendell Gregory.
Gregory is primed for a bigger role in 2026 and could elevate this revamped defense.
Wendell Gregory was a shining star on an Oklahoma State defense last year that was among the worst in the country. Gregory has speed for days and uses a near-elite first step to get off the line with blazing acceleration. He has good knee bend, with room to grow, and dips his hips to really sink into his blocker for leverage. Motor runs hot without a doubt, as you often see him full speed to a play on the other side of the field. Pursuit and tackling ability are certainly not in question.
His pass-rush move set does need some growth. I believe a player like Gregory would greatly benefit from developing a spin move after the first engagement. He has the fluidity to add this easily and become a major disruptor. I would also be very intrigued to see him drop into coverage a tick more and see how he plays in zone coverage. He has the IQ and athleticism to roam, but we did not see this much last season.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Report on Oklahoma State's Wendell Gregory
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Gregory is primed for a bigger role in 2026 and could elevate this revamped defense.
- Height: 6'3"
- Weight: 255 lbs
- Recruiting rank: Four-star recruit, no. 17 EDGE nationally in 2024
- Hometown: Marietta, Georgia
- Games watched: Arizona, Cincinnati, Oregon
Wendell Gregory was a shining star on an Oklahoma State defense last year that was among the worst in the country. Gregory has speed for days and uses a near-elite first step to get off the line with blazing acceleration. He has good knee bend, with room to grow, and dips his hips to really sink into his blocker for leverage. Motor runs hot without a doubt, as you often see him full speed to a play on the other side of the field. Pursuit and tackling ability are certainly not in question.
His pass-rush move set does need some growth. I believe a player like Gregory would greatly benefit from developing a spin move after the first engagement. He has the fluidity to add this easily and become a major disruptor. I would also be very intrigued to see him drop into coverage a tick more and see how he plays in zone coverage. He has the IQ and athleticism to roam, but we did not see this much last season.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Report on Oklahoma State's Wendell Gregory
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