Matt Kalil Scouting Report, T, USC Trojans Football
USC Football is one of great tradition and top N.F.L. prospects. That is no different this year, as the Trojans have one of the top five N.F.L. prospects in OT Matt Kalil-
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Measurables
6’7 306 pounds
34.5″ long arms, 10 3/8 inch hands
4.99 forty yard dash, 30 bench press reps, 27 inch vertical, 7.33 3 cone drill, 4.65 20 yard shuttle
NFLmocks preseason bio
Kalil is a redshirt junior and is considered the best tackle prospect for the 2012 draft. He’s got great size coming in at 6 ft 7, 295 pounds. He uses his hands well and has good upper body strength. He also has good footwork. He has all the tools to be a starting left tackle in the NFL. Now, Kalil is not a perfect prospect. He would do well by following in the footsteps of former teammate Tyron Smith and bulking up. He needs to work on his pad level as he will lose leverage the longer a play continues. Matt is not the only player in his family to be a successful football player. His father played center in the NFL and his brother Ryan is an all pro center for the Carolina Panthers. Kalil has the potential to be a top 10 pick if he has a good year.
Matt Kalil, T, USC Trojans Football
Pros--Extremely talented kid as a left tackle prospect…natural left tackle and has good feet…powerful in the running game…good family blood line…probably the most talented player between him and his brother (Ryan, C, Panthers)….very long arms…good height…gets off the snap fast…good use of hands…high motor…durable
Cons--Sometimes plays a little high, not an elite level athlete…been the top of his class for a couple of years… needs to add more bulk to his frame…needs to play stronger and while a natural knee bender, not a great technician at this point will have to improve on that
Player comparison–Nate Solder, OT, New England Patriots
He’s been compared to Joe Thomas, I’m not on that. He’s a really good prospect and the Vikings will be lucky to have him.
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