Proving to be too much for defenses to handle at times, Jalen Mitchell can bounce off defenders or make them miss. Avery Young, Rutgers, Sr, 5114, 207, 4.49e, 0900, 3178, 7648, HULA, PFA | REPORT, 19. One player that has committed to playing in the bowl game for the Tigers is DE #29 Derick Hall. Reminds me a lot of Kelechi Osemele coming out of Iowa State. His football intelligence and athletic ability immediately transitioned to the Stockbridge secondary. Projected 40 Time: 4.7. A massive safety at 6'3 and 225 pounds, Duncan plays a physical brand of football complete with sound coverage skills when he's called into action. If he can tighten up his hands and lose some of the drops, Wiggins will absolutely be a receiver to know. senior has been productive on the defensive side of the ball, racking up seven sacks this season and 15 for his career from the interior. He has great feet and better hands, utilizing his strength to stop rushers in the passing game and to open holes for his backs in the running attack. He ended the season with 76 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 0.5 sacks, 4 pass breakups, and 1 interception. Still, it is hard to not love his arm talent. He has contributed for the Tigers defense ever since he arrived on campus as a true freshman, playing both deep as a centerfield/split zone safety as well as a box defender. Bryce Young and his heroics pretty much singlehandedly saved the game for Alabama. Jaelyn Duncan, Maryland; Emil Ekiyor Jr., Alabama; Mark Evans II, Arkansas . . Ji'Ayir Brown, Penn State, rSr, 5114, 212, 4.62, NIC, Rd4 | REPORT, 5. The NFL scouting combine an intense andsignificant event in the pre-draft process is underway in Indianapolis. Despite offseason hip surgery limiting his availability in 2020, Duncan earned first-team All-Sun Belt recognition. Does not have elite speed and loses speed/gears down while turning. He also is a quality run defender, having the ability to line up in the box and blitz the A-Gap as well as play on the edge. Ford has sure hands and is a mismatch against smaller, slower linebackers who attempt to cover him. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these, #27 - DEFENSIVE BACK - LOUISVILLE CARDINALS. Its the same bet that hes been making since he was a high school footballer for Stockbridge High School. They are, of course, led by their signal-caller and do-everything QB Malik Cunningham in 2022. Although the Louisville safety displays impressive play speed, he isnt an overly smooth athlete. Wiggins has terrific speed, runs great routes, and presents the ability to separate at any level. For Air Force, keep an eye on DT #94 Jordan Jackson. He fills the alley with authority and is the type of player to impose his will on opponents as the game wears on. Dean can play either safety spot and was a man amongst boys at the East-West Shrine Bowl in Las Vegas. That physicality was evident in his Louisville debut against Ole Miss, as he routinely stopped receivers and running backs forward progress. In addition to his play speed, Duncan has been successful in multiple alignments because of his physicality. As a result, his change of direction can be slower than youd like to see. The 63, 225 lb. His speed is also apparent coming downhill into the alley. Larry Brooks, Tulane, 5114, 204, 4.60e, 0848, 3200, 7628, CGS, UDFA, 28. *Benny Sapp, Northern Iowa, rSr, 5112, 203, 4.44e, 0928, 3038, 7438, HULA, PFA, 28. *Jay Ward, LSU, Sr, 6010, 186, 4.55e, 0848, 3200, 7700, SRB, NIC, Rd5 | REPORT, 12. Zone Coverage: Baiting quarterbacks into throwing the ball is way is one of his best attributes. *Martez Manuel, Missouri, Sr, 5103, 210, 4.60e | REPORT, 25. For Louisville, the name to watch is S #27 Kenderick Duncan Jr. Hes willing and able in that regard. Stills lacks the necessary anchor to hold up consistently against the run and will have to add size and strength to be more than a sub package pass rusher and likely Day 3 pick this spring. Remember, if you want full, in-depth scouting reports for 500+ prospects, be sure to order your copy of the Official 2023 NFL Draft Bible! He was a two-star recruit, the 196th safety in the 2017 class, and although there was interest from Duke, his only offer (according to 247 Sports) came from Georgia Southern. After four seasons of extended play, he chose to return for a final season with the Cardinals. Get the latest information on Kenderick Duncan Jr. including stats, drafts, biography & more on Lines.com Isaiah Bolden, Jackson State, rSr, 6021, 203, 4.54e, 0868, 3228, 7548, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT, 20. Joseph Duarte (@Joseph_Duarte) December 20, 2021. He quickly found a new home. Defense Defense Statistics Recent Games Height: 6-3 Weight: 219 Position: DB Class: Redshirt Senior Hometown: Stockbridge, Ga. High School: Stockbridge 2023 Mock Drafts R5 Team NFL Spin Zone By Randy Gurzi 09/18/22 R4 Team Dawg Pound Daily By Randy Gurzi 07/04/22 R4 Team Browns Wire One play that is expected to play for Mississippi State is DB #0 Jalen Green. I wont feel like a random kid. Athletic Background. Duncan transfers to Louisville for the 2021 college football season, he quickly found a new home. (94%*), (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance), SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION HOLIDAY BOWL. Cunningham does lead this group on offense, but its an experienced defense that may be the difference-maker for the Cardinals in 2022. He will have to continue to improve his mobility and pass set, but the ceiling is the roof for a player with his measurables. Alabama's Bryce Young won't throw at NFL combine, but three other top QBs will, Sign up now to get football news delivered to your inbox, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The 6th year player recorded 13 tackles (10 solos) in their week two contest against UCF. All rights reserved. JavaScript is disabled. Ekwonu has experience at both tackle and guard and is a weapon either when running the ball in-between the tackles or when he gets out in space, having the mobility and athleticism to pick up blocks 15+ yards down field. Weight: 213. In the modern-day NFL, many teams employ their safeties in dual roles. Jaquan Amos, Ball State, Sr, 5116, 193, 4.55e, 0958, 3068, 7348, CGS, UDFA, 30. The 6'3, 225 lb. Daniel Scott, California, rSr, 6004, 210, 4.57e, 1000, 3028, 7448, SRB, NIC, Rd6 | REPORT, 8. Positional versatility is the name of the game here, but if he can hone his pass-rush craft, his NFL future becomes brighter. Art Green, Houston, Sr, 6012, 201, 4.55e, 0928, 3100, 7700, EWS/HULA, PFA | REPORT, 22. There are some limiting factors to his scouting report and some areas for improvement. Andrew Mukuba, Clemson, Jr, 6000, 195, 4.55e, 3. Juice has tremendous run-after-catch ability to go along with excellent balance. Jalen Green, Mississippi State, rSr, 6002, 203, 4.50e, 0900, 3328, 7728, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT, 21. After talking to coach Satterfield, it made me feel that if I come to Louisville, Ill be at home, Duncan said. There isnt much more to say about MoMo Sanogo that hasnt already been said. For Minnesota, the latest is that there will not be any player opt outs, meaning we will be able to watch Senior Bowl invite OT #78 Daniel Faalele. Unsurprisingly given his relative inexperience, Duncan redshirted his first season for Georgia Southern. Kenderick Duncan Jr. | Louisville (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) 23. Showed it all vs. Clemson. For the Bulldogs, the big name to know is OT #67 Charles Cross. Stroud really does feel like a more athletic version of Jared Goff another comp Dane has mentioned. Abdullah can drop in coverage when necessary, but his bread and butter certainly comes on the pass rush. Kenderick Duncan S Louisville safety depth. He has speed for days and possesses incredibly strong hands for a receiver his size. 2023 NFL DRAFT PRIMER SERIES: QB | RB | WR | TE | OL | DL | EDGE | LB | CB| S, PLAYER KEY: Rank, Player, School, Year, Height, Weight, Forty, Hand, Arm, Wingspan, All-Star Game, Combine Status, Projection | Scouting Report, ABBREVIATIONS: SRB = Senior Bowl, EWS = East-West Shrine Bowl, NFLPA = NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, HULA = Hula Bowl, TROP = Tropical Bowl, CGS = College Gridiron Showcase, NIC = NFL Combine Invite, UDFA = Undrafted Free Agent, NIC (National Invitational Camp) = NFL Scouting Combine, RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | YR | HT | WT | FORTY | HAND | ARM | WING | AS | COMBINE | PROJECTION | PROFILE, 1. Now he is a Maxx Crosby-like player for Houston. Both issues resulted in him missing tackles and giving up additional yardage. Young went 27/39 for 213 yards and a TD against Texas. Summary: Kenderick Duncan Jr. is a two year starter who transferred from Georgia Southern to Louisville shortly before the Cardinals spring practices started. Richardson was 14/35 for 143 yards and two picks. Scouting Report Duncan has the range to cover all areas of the field from any alignment. With that in mind, well go through the roster of Louisvilles draft-eligible prospects with eyes toward the 2023 NFL Draft. For the Georgia Southern Eagles, Duncan producing 21 pass deflections in three seasons. Find out more. *Christian Young, Arizona, 6010, 228, 4.60e, 0918, 3128, 7768, NFLPA, PFA | REPORT, 22. Duncans 79 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 8 pass breakups, and 2 interceptions helped earn him second-team All-Sun Belt honors. Sanogo possesses a terrific linebacking skill set, including a stout ability to run the alley and maintain his position with strength or speed. One of the biggest areas for improvement is as a tackler. While Duncan displays physicality and technique when tackling, there is a high level of inconsistency. Bralen Trahan, Louisiana-Lafayette, rSr, 5105, 197, 4.60e, 0900, 3148, 7328, CGS, UDFA, 32. His Houdini-like act led his team to the game-winning Will Reichard field goal. NFL Network will air on-field workouts for all four days, with streaming options available via NFL+and NFL.com. Duncan went from being the quarterback to the quarterback of the defense as a junior. He isnt afraid to confront any man in the alley. Cunningham has all the tools of a big-time quarterback. In just five games of full-time action a season ago, Evans averaged well over 6.0 yards per carry and had three 100-yard performances. He can stick with receivers of all types and has great back-end recovery speed. After appearing in just eight games a season ago, he can reassert himself as a dominant cover cornerback who forces incompletions at will. While he has the play speed to recover, that lack of change-of-direction ability could be exposed more in the NFL than it is in college. Other names to watch for UCLA include TE #85 Greg Dulcich and S #37 Quentin Lake who figure to be Day 3 prospects who will come in as depth/special teams options initially with the upside to become regular contributors at their respective positions as well as QB #1 Dorian Thompson-Robinson is also a late round prospect to keep an eye on that doesnt have eye-popping college production, but has the traits of a dual-threat QB teams are become enamored with in the league. His coverage ability was on full display at the Reeses Senior Bowl and he flashed nearly every week of the college football regular season with a splash play, so make sure you remember the name come draft day. The transfer portal has become an increasingly popular way for college football players to increase their NFL Draft stock. Both 6th-year edge rusher Jordan Strachan and 3rd-year linebacker Mo Kaba suffered torn ACLs. Duncans 79 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 8 pass breakups, and 2 interceptions helped earn him second-team All-Sun Belt honors. Inconsistent getting off of blocks. A longer safety who can help stuff the run, in addition to play centerfield in pass coverage is Antonio Johnson of Texas A&M, who also figures to hear his name called early. Likely sliding into the new starting center role, Bryan Hudson split his time between center and guard last year. In addition to securing a first career interception, he demonstrated his physicality with 5 tackles and a forced fumble. However, as a junior, he made the switch to safety that would come to define his football journey. Christopher Smith, Georgia, Sr, 5102, 188, 4.49e, 0958, 3158, 7500, SRB, NIC, Rd2 | REPORT, 2. The 60, 190 lb. junior has had a great season for War Eagle, racking up 51 total stops (33 solo) along with nine sacks and two forced fumbles. Duncan has also shown reps where he comes from depth and makes tackles on outside runs and screens, showing his willingness and speed to run the alley. Physicality: Duncan shows pop behind his pads and isnt afraid to get hands-on wide receivers and tight ends before and during the route. Please disable your ad blocker to view the video content. Get the latest on Louisville Cardinals DB Kenderick Duncan including news, stats, videos, and more on CBSSports.com Fluid and rangy with the coordination and loose hips to quickly change directions. Hes excellent on the move in the run game, though, as he uses his lean frame to get out in front of his backs. Following high school, Duncan opted to join Georgia Southern. Hes a ball hawk who plays much bigger than his listed height. Keidron Smith, Kentucky, Sr, 6015, 203, 4.52e, 0948, 3200, 7668, SRB/NFLPA, Rd6 | REPORT, 15. Duncan profiles more as a box safety/sub package LB and special teamer in the league as a late round draft pick/UDFA. Hes also shown to be able to play with his head on a swivel in the Louisville passing attack, routinely picking off multiple defenders on a single play. Like so many prospects with the added COVID year of eligibility, Sanogo will be an older rookie. junior is thickly built to be a force in the run game but also displays subtle feet and good hand placement in pass protection. Along with Hall, another Auburn defender that has committed to play in the bowl game is S #21 Smoke Monday. Marte Mapu, Sacramento State, rSr, 6025, 217, 4.60e, 0938, 3338, 8000, SRB/NFLPA, Rd5 | REPORT, 7. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? QB John Rhys Plumlee likely will see any NFL future he has at the WR position. When a big play is needed to get off the field on third down or a turnover is created, Duncan is usually in the middle of it. 31 game starter at LT for the Bruins and in over 1100 pass blocking snaps, he's only given up 2 sacks. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Although the Louisville safety likely wont be considered near the top of a class that features prolific playmakers like Notre Dames Kyle Hamilton, his scouting report shows that Duncan has the ability to make an impact for a defense at the next level. The NFL scouting combine an intense and significant event in the pre-draft process is underway in Indianapolis. The Georgia. Alex Cook, Washington, Sr, 6003, 194, 0948, 3048, 7400, HULA, UDFA, 34. Parishs lack of height and length will probably keep him out of the first three rounds but that will not stop him from being an impact player in the NFL. The NFL Draft Bible Primer Series concludes with a look at the top safety prospects, as we get set to depart for the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, buckle up! Other names to keep tabs on for N.C. State from a draft perspective include LB #11 Payton Wilson and WR #86 Emeka Emezie who both could be late-round picks in the 2022 NFL Draft. I didnt have many takeaways from the UCF side. Heisman 2.0 moment for Bryce Young ???? Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. The James Madison transfer is the leading receiver in the SEC and had eight catches for 185 yards and a TD against Arkansas. *Divaad Wilson, UCF, rSr, 5112, 189, 4.52e, 0900, 3068, 7618, HULA, UDFA | REPORT, 25. Houston will be without two of top players for Birmingham Bowl vs. Auburn All-American KR/CB Marcus Jones and DL Logan Hall. *Brian Branch, Alabama, Jr, 6000, 195, 4.50, NIC, Rd1 | REPORT, 2. Rsr, 5114, 204, 4.60e, 0848, 3200, 7628, CGS, UDFA, 32 in. 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