Texans add edge rushing depth with Peter Kalambayi
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The Houston Texans have selected edge rusher Peter Kalambayi out of Stanford with the 214th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
The Texans are now loaded at outside linebacker with Jadeveon Clowney and Whitney Mercilus. Kalambayi will be a depth addition in case of injury for the club.
Peter Kalambayi Bio
Position: DE/OLB
School: Stanford
College Experience: Redshirt Senior
Height: 6-3
Weight: 252 lbs
What the analysts are saying
- "Kalambayi is a well-built athlete with adequate strength, above-average wingspan, and sudden feet who hasn't been able to match the production to his traits." - Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
Athletic testing
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| 40-Yard Dash | 4.57 sec |
| Bench Press | 19 reps |
| Vertical Jump | 34 inches |
| Broad Jump | 121 inches |
| 3-Cone Drill | 7.13 sec |
| 20-Yard Shuttle | 4.36 sec |
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