In a 2022 NFL draft class that’s stacked to the brim with edge rushing talent, Purdue’s George Karlaftis has managed to stand out as perhaps one of the best pure talents in the class.
He was a terror off the edge for the Boilermakers, tallying 14 sacks and 29 tackles for a loss in the 26 games he played for the team. Beyond the stat sheet, his combination of size, power and athleticism made him a consistent terror in opposing backfields across the Big Ten. He hopes to translate that success into his NFL career, where he is projected as a consensus first-round pick.
Draft Wire had the chance to speak exclusively with Karlaftis about moving to the United States from Greece as a teenager, his diverse athletic background, his development as a player, and much more.
