Luke Kuechly likes to hit people.
The 2011 NCAA season is rapidly approaching – we’re here to get you ready for the 2012 NFL Draft by telling you which players to key in on for each team in a BCS conference. Up today is the ACC Atlantic division.
Check the related posts at the bottom of the page if you want to check out other conferences.
Check out BuffaloBillsDraft.com to see the sleepers for each of the conferences as well.
Can Kenny Tate become Rodney Harrison 2.0?
Back before this whole NFL lockout thing started, Kenny Tate decided to stay in school for one more college season – here are your last chances to see him play before the 2012 NFL Draft.
An opening day (9/5) matchup against Miami, a Notre Dame game (11/12) being played in FedEx Field, and a Homecoming game against Clemson (10/15) are all good games to check on Tate’s skills.
QB / RB / WR / TE / OT / OG / OC / DT / DE / OLB / ILB / CB / SS
Kenny Tate, S/OLB, Maryland
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 220
Grade: 6.6PS (Grading Scale)
Strengths: Has elite size without losing agility and flexibility – Decent speed, but not a burner – Scheme and positional versatility – Has played safety and linebacker – Will rush the passer from a 3-point stance – Great instincts and very high football IQ – Refuses to take false steps on play-action – Excellent tackler who tears through blockers – Will attack the ball-carrier on every play – Very productive, relentless.
Weaknesses: Will need work to cover NFL WR’s in man – Can improve his jamming technique when asked to play on the line – Not an NFL linebacker.
Last Updated: September 1st, 2011
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