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2022 first-round pick George Karlaftis and 2023 first-rounder Felix Anudike-Uzomah broke out. That plan went south early when Anudike-Uzomah tore his hamstring in a preseason game. Then Karlaftis took a step in the wrong direction, matching his career low of six sacks that came in his rookie season.

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Negative signalBust

First-rounder regressed to rookie sack total; limited tackle production.

2022 first-round pick has regressed each year since his second season (10 sacks); matched his career-low 6 sacks in 2025, the same total from his rookie year. Light tackle totals (never reached 30 solo or 50 combined stops in a season) and risky sack numbers make him a risky fantasy option with limited upside.

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