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Kamalei Correa, OLB, Boise State: 2016 NFL Draft Scouting Report

By Kyle Sumner McKinnon

Dec 31, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Boise State Broncos defensive lineman Kamalei Correa (8) celebrates following the game against the Arizona Wildcats in the 2014 Fiesta Bowl at Phoenix Stadium. The Broncos defeated the Wildcats 38-30. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Boise State Broncos defensive lineman Kamalei Correa (8) celebrates following the game against the Arizona Wildcats in the 2014 Fiesta Bowl at Phoenix Stadium. The Broncos defeated the Wildcats 38-30. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Boise State product was a stud in college, but Kamalei Correa enters the draft undersized for his position, and would’ve really benefited from sticking around in school another year.

Some team in the NFL Draft will be getting a real gem in the later rounds in the form of Kamalei Correa.

The former Boise State Bronco was a beast in college, terrorizing opposing quarterbacks and offenses from his outside linebacker position. He compiled 19 sacks and 98 tackles (30 for a loss) over the course of his sophomore and junior seasons, and displayed the type of traits that pro scouts love in edge defenders.

Yet, Correa remains a bit undersized and many believe he should’ve stayed in school for one more year.

Is he a top-10 option at his position, or are the scouts’ concerns valid? Let’s analyze Correa’s stock.

Vitals

Ht: 6-3

Wt: 245 pounds

Class: Junior

Hometown: Honolulu, HI

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Strengths

A versatile defender, Correa shines in a number of different areas. As an edge-rusher, the Boise State product possesses a quick initial burst off the snap and has enough speed to get around tackles. He sports a variety of pass-rush moves, showcasing his combination of strength and quickness.

A fine run-defender, Correa has a knack for locating and bringing down ballcarriers. What sets him apart from many others is his strong pass-defense, where Correa’s awareness and agility are prominent.

Weaknesses

Even though Correa lined up mainly at defensive end in college, at his current size, he won’t be able to do the same at the next level. Correa needs to physically work on himself if he is to play down on the line on a consistent basis. While the standout Bronco owns multiple pass-rush moves, he relies too heavily on his speed and acceleration to beat offensive linemen.

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Verdict

Correa is a prospect where if he winds up in the right situation, the on-the-field results may be great.

He has the body type of edge defender and has a skill set that applies more to said position.

Though Correa was productive in college lining up down on the line, asking him to put on weight could render many of his intriguing abilities useless.

The talented linebacker is projected to be selected in the third or fourth round.

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