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Retrospective scouting report · Class of 2013R7 · #207
DE· Round 7

Mike
Catapano.

Mike Catapano, Princeton scouting portrait
Bomb Grade
47.7/100

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R7 · #207 · KAN
02Scheme fit
Ideal system

The Kansas City Chiefs run a base 3-4 defense that emphasizes disciplined rush lane integrity and gap control from their defensive linemen to free up linebackers for plays.

5-tech DE3-tech DT4i-tech DE
Best role

Could compete for a rotational 5-tech DE spot in his rookie year, with the ceiling to develop into a reliable run-stuffing starter.

Wrong fit

A purely gap/power run scheme where defensive linemen are asked to consistently two-gap against interior linemen, which doesn't align with his physical profile.

A high-motor, intelligent player with good football IQ, Catapano projects as a versatile interior lineman capable of contributing in a multi-front system, particularly effective against the run.

07Athletic testing
Relative Athletic Score
9.81
/10 · official

Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.

06Athletic profilevs. DE on Big Board

— No athletic data recorded

08College production

No verified college season lines are available for this player from our statistical sources.

10In hindsight

Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.

Pro Bowls
0
All-Pro
0
Seasons
4
Career AV
3
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