Junior Gnonkonde brings size, length, and veteran edge-setting upside to Troy
Junior Gnonkonde is a 6-foot-4, 260-pound senior defensive end for Troy with power-based pass-rush tools and the kind of frame that can bother tackles all game long. His career background includes disruptive production at North Carolina—most notably 34 tackles, 7.0 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks in the 2015 season—which helps explain why he’s viewed as a physical, experienced front-seven piece. He fits best for teams that want a sturdy edge defender who can hold the point, pressure the pocket, and bring some old-school nastiness to the line.
