DRAFT TRACKER 2025

Compact, thick-hipped defensive lineman with versatility to play multiple positions -- including short-yardage running back! Pegues can be hell on wheels when he’s motivated and has it cranked up. He’s quick off the ball but not explosive into first contact as consistently as he could be. He’ll beat reach blocks and double teams if he gets his technique ironed out. He has quicker hands and feet than most opponents he’ll face and has the talent to get to the other side of the line in both phases. He has rush talent and can finish using rare change-of-direction quickness, allowing him to capture pocket-mobile quarterbacks. Ole Miss leaned on Pegues as a short-yardage runner on offense, using his power and athleticism to convert at a high rate. He has the potential to become a very productive interior defender but his ceiling and floor will be determined by the consistency of his motor.

While Blidi is light in the production categories, there is no doubt that his impressive arm length (34 1/8 inches) and pro-day testing will create some interest. However, despite his burst potential, he doesn’t get into his action quickly enough or with enough explosiveness into contact. His lack of size will be a concern, but he can stack and shed with some effectiveness. Also, he has the athletic ability to get better as a gap shooter. He lacks instincts and consistency as a rusher, which could be a problem since he’s not a natural drain-clogger in the middle.