KLavon Chaisson, EDGE, LSU
Post Combine
K’Lavon Chaisson is a wicked athlete. Absurd first step, elite bend, and the fluidity and speed to turn and run with receivers.
— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) April 10, 2020
He’s got a good array of moves and counters. The hand technique needs some work, though. Injuries and production are worries. But he’s reallg fun.
EDGE K’Lavon Chaisson
— Ben Fennell (@BenFennell_NFL) January 23, 2020
Speed to Power vs Samuel Cosmi
Good hand placement/leverage - gets home in 2.44 seconds. But the ball is out
When you see he only had 6.5 sacks on the season - it doesn’t mean he didn’t have quality rushes that beat his man! #2020NFLDraft @LSUfootball pic.twitter.com/gBQaR4zFFx
I've watched almost every K'Lavon Chaisson snap from this past season and the comp you're looking for isn't Danielle Hunter or Von Miller...it's Shaquil Barrett
— Mike Renner (@PFF_Mike) March 4, 2020
Combine
Kendall Coleman is a DE prospect in the 2020 draft class out of Syracuse.
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) March 1, 2020
He posted a poor #RAS with poor size, poor speed, okay explosiveness, at the DE position.https://t.co/5eP3fb6DUb pic.twitter.com/IQSuFSa0Po
How K’Lavon Chaisson wins pic.twitter.com/gwimdJQWET
— Chris Trapasso (@ChrisTrapasso) February 28, 2020
I'm not really someone who cares much about arm length.
— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) February 26, 2020
But this puts Chaisson in the 8th percentile for arm length for EDGE rushers. https://t.co/rCjikZMWPT
#NFLCombine key measurements thread…
— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) February 26, 2020
242. #Auburn OLB Nick Coe
Height: 6-4 5/8
Weight: 280
Hand: 10 2/8
Arm: 33 6/8
Wingspan: 80 6/8
Isaiah Wilson, who has truly massive arms, said K’Lavon Chaisson was the best pass rusher he faced this season. Notes how quick Chaisson is. pic.twitter.com/Nc8IGkw4iM
— Hayden Winks (@HaydenWinks) February 26, 2020
Per sources, LSU’s K’Lavon Chaisson will not be working out at the combine and will instead workout at his pro day.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) February 25, 2020
My No. 10 overall player in this class. @brgridiron
Pre Combine
K'Lavon Chaisson's pass-rush production was inconsistent this season, but his size/speed/athleticism combination is rare. And he doesn't even turn 21 until July.
— Austin Gayle (@PFF_AustinGayle) February 23, 2020
Chaisson's best tape is ahead of him; he's a top-50 player in this class.pic.twitter.com/Pi19DmNonc
Hello K'Lavon. pic.twitter.com/UJPHJY9LE0
— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) February 23, 2020
Even though he slips here, love the jump Chaisson gets off the snap - so important for the next level pic.twitter.com/cABREPAgQX
— Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) February 22, 2020
There's a perception that Chaisson isn't good vs. the run because he's lean.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) February 19, 2020
No sir/ma'am.
Watch Alabama tape. He's making plays against the run where he's coming off the OT to make the tackle
Here is every sack by LSU DE K'Lavon Chassion in 2019: pic.twitter.com/douyZ0Zcb9
— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) February 17, 2020
This is the type of natural movement skills that can get someone all sorts of hot and bothered from K'Lavon Chaisson. pic.twitter.com/bF0vKHKmkW
— Dalton Miller (@DaltonBMiller) February 16, 2020
K’Lavon Chaisson, EDGE, #LSU:
— Jordan Reid (@JReidNFL) February 13, 2020
• A+ juice out of the starting blocks
• High levels of bend (++)
• Crafty and creative hand usage
• Still developing as a run defender
• Upside (+) pic.twitter.com/rN5bfJkbPA
What stands out for me w Chaisson is his lower body strength, hip flexibility (below) & ability to generate force by rotating those hips/torso. You see those traits avoiding blocks, looping on stunts, on long arm, stab chops (when he lands the chop) & double-handed swats. pic.twitter.com/nh8xhX59Hu
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) February 13, 2020
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— Jesse Fritsch (@FritschJesse) February 12, 2020
Senior Bowl
EDGE K’Lavon Chaisson
— Ben Fennell (@BenFennell_NFL) January 23, 2020
Speed to Power vs Samuel Cosmi
Good hand placement/leverage - gets home in 2.44 seconds. But the ball is out
When you see he only had 6.5 sacks on the season - it doesn’t mean he didn’t have quality rushes that beat his man! #2020NFLDraft @LSUfootball pic.twitter.com/gBQaR4zFFx
Chassion also has a super-fast outside speed rush with dip/bend, the best spin move in the class, and he can convert speed to power. So good. https://t.co/l4yRY77oH0
— Chris Trapasso (@ChrisTrapasso) January 18, 2020
To me Zach Baun is Barr. Chaisson is more of a true pass-rusher. Bendy, fast dude. Maybe Brian Burns. https://t.co/oOuwZnGOKK
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) January 18, 2020
Chaisson (#18) appears to see the chip coming so he spins inside. The guard has to hold for a split second because of LB Queen, so he’s unable to close Chaisson’s lane to the QB. pic.twitter.com/beedWpOFPG
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) January 18, 2020
LSU DE K'Lavon Chaisson's lack of production is going to be a problem.
— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) January 17, 2020
While there are some hits in this range, there are a lot of busts, too. pic.twitter.com/TsqesYQO2C
Stepping down to squeeze the edge, playing off a cut block and making a head up tackle on Perine. Chaisson is a natural. pic.twitter.com/tetynueuIy
— Kyle Crabbs (@GrindingTheTape) January 11, 2020
Coming into the year run defending was actually Chaisson's strength.
— Carter Donnick (@CDonnick3) January 17, 2020
Size will deceive some, but he's extremely active at the POA and his pursuit and athleticism are great against read option and wide or outside zone.
Can overcommit on fakes, but it's not a weakness. https://t.co/GZhRkuxQgI
LSU's K'Lavon Chaisson: confirmed explosive. pic.twitter.com/QvsRMozXrN
— Kyle Crabbs (@GrindingTheTape) January 11, 2020