Konga: NFL Draft's Hidden Gem

0:00On April 21, a defensive lineman from Louisville, named Konga, is turning heads as a fifth or sixth round prospect in this year's NFL Draft, according to Dane Brugler from the Athletic. This 23-year-old beast weighs in at 298 pounds, but moves like lightning with a 4.79-second 40 yard. Dash, a 10-feet-two-inches broadjump, and a 37-inch vertical. Earlier this week, Konga spilled to Justin Mello of Onesai that he met privately with the New Orleans Saints and their defensive line coach, Bo Davis. He lied down a starting spot for Louisville last season, racking up 29 tackles, five tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and six pass. Deflections over 12 games, which earned him second team all ACC honors. Teams are buzzing about his upside, with pre-draft visits to the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs, plus standout showings at the American Bowl. Gouts love how his athleticism pairs with solid technique, making him a name to watch

1:00as the draft nears. For the Saints, Konga looks like a perfect long-term peace, soaking up knowledge from Davis and the vets before bursting onto the field. With his tools, he could anchor that deline in New Orleans for years, keeping the draft conversation hot. I'm Cory with the story, that's your NFL News Today update, AI Powered and Always On.