Derion Kendrick CB Scouting Report

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Derion Kendrick NFL Draft Profile Position: Cornerback School: Georgia Current Year: Senior Height: 6'0" Weight: 190 pounds
Derion Kendrick Scouting Report Derion exhibits exceptional ball skills. He can pluck the ball effortlessly out of the air with impressive catch radius. His combination of exceptional length and solid hands make him a nightmare for opposing pass catchers. His coverage ability is aided by his understanding of route concepts from playing the wide receiver position. Kendrick is both willing and physical against the run.
Areas for Improvement Kendrick lacks elite speed. He is explosive and has decent long speed but he can be exposed downfield by faster receivers. He would also benefit from adding some muscle weight, at 190 pounds he considered skinny. He needs to work on his tackling technique. He will need to improve his footwork and change of direction skill set.
Derion Kendrick Career at Clemson/Georgia With athleticism, explosiveness, and catching ability, Kendrick quickly drew comparisons to a former Clemson legend — Sammy Watkins. With limited playing time and a deep well of talent in the wide receiver room, Kendrick wouldn’t live up to Watkins’ 1,000-yard freshman season. However, Kendrick did average similar yards per catch and rushing yards per carry figures. Kendrick was expected to emerge as the WR3 alongside Justyn Ross and Tee Higgins for the 2019 season. Yet, an injury crisis in the DB room led to a career-altering change of position. Kendrick excelled against the receiving talent he’d been meant to be lining up alongside during spring practice. Within the space of months, Kendrick went from emergency cornerback to a second-team All-ACC select. He made 15 starts as Clemson embarked on the defense of their national championship. Kendrick returned his first-ever interception for a touchdown against FSU, adding another interception against South Carolina. Furthermore, he flashed potential against the run with 3 tackles for loss among his 51 total tackles.
Derion Kendrick NFL Draft Player Profile Derion Kendrick hasn’t traveled a conventional path to the NFL Draft.. The Georgia cornerback has been through team changes, position changes, and overcome multiple challenges throughout his football career. Despite this, he still projects to be one of the best cornerbacks in the 2022 NFL Draft class, as his scouting report reveals.