From now until the 2023 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, I will be profiling Auburn EDGE, Eku Leota.
#55 Eku Leota, EDGE, Auburn (SR) — 6030, 252 lbs.
Combine/Senior Bowl /Pro Day
Measurements
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Eku Leota | 6’3”/252 | 9 1/2 | 33 1/2 | 81 |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
The Good
— Good size and length
— Played on both sides of the formation
— Used variety of power and speed rushes
— Solid burst at snap; better on obvious passing situations
— Solid hand usage within the rush
— Good motor and athleticism to chase
— Play strength, pad level, hands to set edge
— Good pursuit from back side
— Has some experience in coverage
The Bad
— Not a full-time starter
— Mental processing diagnosing run vs pass
— Pass-rush plan seemed inconsistent
— Countering when first move doesn’t work
— Rocks in his stance, leaving him off balance on some snaps
— Not a lot of production
— Coming off season-ending surgery
Bio
— 2022: 18 tackles, 14 solo, 5 TFL, 2 sacks
— Career: 66 tackles, 45 solo, 25 TFL, 15.