A.J. Epenesa, EDGE, Iowa. Ranked #23 overall on the 2020 consensus board (Round 1 projection); Buffalo drafted him in Round 2, pick 54.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
51ROLE PLAYER
| Yr | Team | W-L | SACK | TFL | QBH | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '20 | BUF | 13-3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 31% | 33 |
| '21 | BUF | 11-6 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 37% | 45 |
| '22 | BUF | 13-3 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 38% | 47 |
| '23 | BUF | 11-6 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 41% | 50 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 16 | 19 | 33 | 37% | 44 | |
| '24 | BUF | 13-4 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 56% | 70 |
| '25 | BUF | 12-5 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 47% | 60 |
| Career | — | 24 | 29 | 53 | 44% | 51 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| '20 | BUF | 19% | 79 |
| '21 | BUF | 41% | 144 |
| '22 | BUF | 12% | 43 |
| '23 | BUF | 7% | 26 |
| '24 | BUF | 14% | 63 |
| '25 | BUF | 20% | 85 |
| Career | 19% | 440 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All EDGE in the 2020 draft class.
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Context
Height
6'5 ⅛"
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Frame profile.
Weight
275 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
34.5"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
10.125"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All EDGE in the 2020 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
5.04 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
32.5"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
117"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
1.78 sec.
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
7.34 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.46 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
17 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
A.J. Epenesa leads all EDGEs from the 2020 draft class in career sacks.