2020 NFL Draft: Georgia IOL Solomon Kindley scouting report
A complete 2020 NFL Draft scouting report of Solomon Kindley, a mauling offensive guard prospect out of Georgia.
As the 2020 NFL Draft draws near, we want to continue to give you a complete look at the upcoming class. Sure, we spend plenty of time on the top-tier blue-chip prospects, but I also want to give you an idea of some later-round guys to keep an eye on.
If your favorite team has an interior offensive line need, Solomon Kindley is an interesting later-round 2020 NFL Draft prospect who could be an option. Kindley is only going to be a good fit for certain teams, but he is a talented and experienced player who can make a positive impact at the next level.
Name: Solomon Kindley
School: Georgia
Position: OG
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 337 pounds
Hand Size: 10 inches
Arm Length: 32 ¼ inches
Solomon Kindley has been a strong and stable presence on the Georgia offensive line for the last three years, spending most of his time locking down the left guard position for the Bulldogs. Kindley has a thick and powerful frame with big hands and good arm length for an interior player.
Kindley’s incredible power at the point of attack immediately stands out on tape. He is relatively quick off of the ball and shows fantastic power in his hands. He consistently pushes opposing defensive linemen off of their spot and does a great job of playing through the whistle. Kindley is a mean and nasty run blocker who will likely continue to be a consistent people mover at the next level.
On top of that, he moves pretty well for a 337-pound man. Kindley is never going to be mistaken for an elite athlete at the offensive guard position, but when he is asked to move laterally, he can get to his spot and take care of his responsibility.
Kindley does struggle with quicker interior defensive linemen, especially in pass protection situations. He simply does not do a great job of keeping his feet moving in pass pro and tends to overreach at times. If Kindley can get his hands on the defender and simply anchor in, he can protect his quarterback, but he will struggle against extreme athleticism on the interior.
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Overall, Kindley is an exciting prospect who can excel as a mauling offensive guard at the next level. His flashes of quickness are exciting but do not show up often enough. He tends to play too high at times and needs to get going quicker in pass protection. If he can improve those flaws in his game a bit, Kindley has a chance to be a solid starting offensive guard for many years.
He is a bit of a risky prospect, but teams who rely on a Gap rushing scheme should have their eyes on Kindley starting in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.