Rousseau, Karlaftis lone duo past 10 hits and 10 stops

Both drafted 30th overall in first round

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

The only players with more than 10 QB hits and 10 defensive stops this season Greg Rousseau George Karlaftis https://t. Via @PFF on X

What happened: Greg Rousseau and George Karlaftis are the only defenders with more than 10 quarterback hits and more than 10 defensive stops this season. Both entered the league as first-round selections at 30th overall, Rousseau in 2021 and Karlaftis in 2022.

Why it matters: The split production marks two-way edge impact, pairing pass-rush disruption with finished plays. Rousseau had 46 tackles and 7 sacks in 16 games in 2025, while Karlaftis had 48 tackles and 6 sacks in 16 games in 2025.

By the numbers: 2026 season through Oct. 21: Rousseau 10+ QB hits, 10+ defensive stops; Karlaftis 10+ QB hits, 10+ defensive stops. 2025: Rousseau 46 tackles, 7 sacks, 16 games; Karlaftis 48 tackles, 6 sacks, 16 games.

What to watch: Watch upcoming games to see who separates from the two-man group or who joins it.

Sources

@PFF 2026-10-21T16:03:15.353986+00:00

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