Early in the season, the Kansas City Chiefs’ rookie defensive end George Karlaftis had his fair share of growing pains. But during the last six games, he has exploded for five sacks — showing that he is on his way to a productive NFL career.
When evaluating film, watching a rookie player turn the page is a lot of fun. It’s great to see them go from making rookie mistakes — sometimes from playing out of their comfort zone — to becoming impact-makers, demonstrating their individual growth and the team culture into which they have been immersed.