Darian Kinnard

University of Kentucky OG/OT (#70) Height: 6’5” Weight 345 lbs

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Overview:

Attributes:

Pass Protection (6/10) - Bull rushers on the interior might knock him off balance. Kicking inside at the NFL level should prevent his slower feet from being an issue

Run Blocking (8/10) - A big time people mover. He is about as strong as the come as a run blocker. Needs to be a bit more patient as he can lunge at times

Balance (6/10) - Up-and-down with his balance. Tends to lunge at defenders at times. His feet aren’t polished and that can cause him to be disrupted by power
Hand Technique (7/10) - Has strong, physical punches that land fairly often. Excels with his hands on defenders. Counters will occasionally give him issues
Footwork (6/10) - His feet aren’t built to be a tackle in vertical passing schemes. He takes too long to get set in his drop. Will mix his feet up at times
Power (9/10) - His best trait. He is a mauler in the trenches. Power run teams will gush over his potential on the interior
Athleticism (4/10) - Not a plus athlete. Slow off of the ball at times. Doesn’t have the lateral mobility to succeed in space or drop into vertical sets with success
Recognition (7/10) - Has guard/tackle flexibility that shows off his football IQ. His technique isn’t always the best in terms of planning but he’s a great processor
Size (9/10) - Massive frame. Very good length that will do wonders for him on the interior, and gives him potential tackle upside