Eric Hazzard brings early-impact upside with edge pressure and punt-block juice
Hazzard is a freshman Louisville defensive lineman with clear disruptive traits: burst off the line, strong hands, and real playmaking flair, backed by a 68 overall EA rating and a punt-block highlight that hints at special-teams value.[2][10] His high school résumé shows he was a productive edge rusher with tackles for loss, sacks, and takeaways, while Louisville’s roster notes say he helped a Page defense allow just 28 points over its first 14 games in 2024 and stacked up 62 tackles, 11 TFLs, and 3.5 sacks as a senior.[14][15] If you want a high-motor, developmental defender who can contribute early in pressure packages and on special teams, he’s a fit worth watching.[2][14]
