Siaki Ika
IDL
Baylor

HT:
6032
WT:
335
YR:
JR
NO:
62
OVR RK
OVR RK
70
POS RK
CEILING POTENTIAL
6
(High Upside Potential)
SCOUTING REPORT
Siaki Ika is a massive defensive tackle with excellent strength and power at the point of attack. He has good quickness and agility for his size, making him a disruptive force in the backfield. Ika has a strong base and is difficult to move off the line of scrimmage, making him a stout run defender. He also can collapse the pocket with his bull rush and has shown some ability to create pressure on the quarterback. However, Ika's lateral mobility and overall athleticism are limited, and he can struggle with quick-twitch offensive linemen who can beat him to a spot. Additionally, he can improve his hand usage and pad level consistency, which will help him become a more effective pass rusher. Overall, Ika has the potential to be a dominant run-stopper at the next level, but he will need to continue to develop his pass-rushing skills.
Primary scout:
Brandon Lundberg
PLAYSTYLE & SCHEME FIT
In terms of scheme fit, Ika's size and strength make him well-suited for a 3-4 defense, where he can play as a nose tackle and anchor the defensive line. However, he could also be effective in a 4-3 scheme if he can improve his pass rushing skills and become a more well-rounded player. Ultimately, his ability to improve in this area will determine his potential scheme fit at the NFL level.
KEY STRENGTHS
Strength
Run Stop
Lateral Movement
KEY WEAKNESSES
Pad Level
Conditioning
Pass Rush
PLAYER COMPARISONS
Vita Vea
Haloti Ngata
Dontari Poe