Chickillo is a physical and active defensive end who comes from a family who has had some success at the college level. He has good size and the frame to be able to add more good bulk as he gets into a college weight program and continues to physically develop. On film he appears to also have a good wingspan for his build. He gets off the ball well, showing flashes of real good initial quickness. He is tough versus the run as he uses his hands well. He consistently comes out of his stance and shoots his hands and uses his reach to his advantage. He creates and maintains separation and keeps solid pad level and is able to take on blocks and hold his ground. Displays the ability to work laterally and stretch the play on the perimeter. Displays the upper body and hand strength to be able to quickly shed. Does a solid job of squeezing down and closing daylight, but needs to be sure to not get too far up-field. He has a good motor and is a solid and physical tackler. Displays good speed. Will come across the ball and stay square and play within himself and stay in a position to react and make a play on the ball. Will display the ability to be a productive pass rusher. Flashes the ability to get up-field and attack the shoulder and use his hands as weapons to knock the blockers hands down. Flashes the ability to get some body lean to be able to turn the corner. Seems he could benefit from having a plan at times and needs to be sure to not attack the whole man and be able to work off when he does get caught head-up. Will get his hands up if he can not get to the quarterback. Chickillo is a good defender who has the tools be tough versus the run and pass at the college level.