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Pitt DT Calijah Kancey Exceeds Expectations in Combine Measurements

Pitt Panthers defensive linemen Calijah Kancey is taller and heavier than expected.

Stephen Thompson

Pitt DT Calijah Kancey Exceeds Expectations in Combine Measurements
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INDIANAPOLIS -- Pitt Panthers defensive tackle Calijah Kancey got his week at the NFL Combine off to a good start. He exceeded expectations at both his weigh in and in the 40-yard dash, the first scouting event of the week on the field at Lucas Oil Stadium. 

Kancey checked in at 6'1 and 281 pounds. He is an inch taller than his listed height from college and a pound heavier than what he weighed at Pitt. Kacney's arms, however, were short - just 30 5/8 inches - and his hands measured 9 1/8 inches across. 

But despite adding a little bit of weight, Kancey moved well in his first 40-yard dash attempt. He clocked a time of 4.79 - the best of any defensive linemen to that point in the afternoon. 

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Stephen Thompson
STEPHEN THOMPSON

Stephen Thompson graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications and political science from Pitt in April 2022 after spending four years as a sports writer and editor at The Pitt News, the University of Pittsburgh's independent, student-run newspaper.  He primarily worked the Pitt men's basketball beat, and filled in on coverage of football, volleyball, softball, gymnastics and lacrosse, in addition to other sports as needed. His work at The Pitt News has won awards from the Pennsylvania News Media Association and Associated College Press.  During the spring and summer of 2021, Stephen interned for Pittsburgh Sports Now, covering baseball in western Pennsylvania. Hailing from Washington D.C., family ties have cultivated a love of Boston's professional teams and Pitt athletics, and a fascination with sports in general.  You can reach Stephen by email at stephenethompson00@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter. Read his latest work:

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