The tape measure and scale did nothing but boost Javon Kinlaw's draft profile at the Senior Bowl. That’s why it was no surprise that he looked unblockable in every drill we saw from him on the first day of Senior Bowl practices. As a senior at South Carolina, Kinlaw earned first-team AP All-America and All-SEC honors after finishing with 35 tackles and six sacks. He came to South Carolina from Jones County Junior College where he spent his first year of collegiate ball. The most notable complaint was that the Lions spent a little too much time stretching and conditioning, and not enough of actual football being played.Strowbridge was awesome during practice on the first day. You have it, or you don’t, and he does.” South Carolina DT Javon Kinlaw going through bag drills at the south senior bowl practice. It’s interesting to note that Detroit’s philosophy was noticeably different than Cincinnati’s, but different doesn’t necessarily mean worse here.While many of the Detroit media didn’t think anything of the way the Lions ran the North practice, some of the national media provided their frustrations. South Carolina's Javon Kinlaw of the South squad runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
NFL footage © NFL Productions LLC.It's that time of year again, when NFL players cast their votes to identify the best in the league heading into the 2020 NFL season.Now that NFL Network's "Top 100 Players of 2020" is complete, Jeremy Bergman looks at which players didn't get their fair shake in the rankings. He’s showing his talent off at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama ahead of the NFL draft. I was shy, but as the years went on, I kind of stepped out of my comfort zone. But hot on the Auburn defender’s tail is South Carolina interior defender Javon Kinlaw.“Combine install and stretching implemented during Lions practice and it provides important context behind the lack of media-friendly activity on Tuesday.” I think early in my career I was a pretty quiet guy. When he's left one-on-one on the inside, he beats his blocker and gets into the backfield in a hurry.The Buccaneers are well-equipped to strengthen their roster in the 2020 NFL Draft, which kicks off with the first round on Thursday night Draft week is here!Zierlein conceded that sometimes his pad level and energy off the line can get him into some body control issues. ... Keep your head down and go to work -- everybody has an opinion, and rightfully so, but I control what I can control.
6-foot-5, long arms, 315 pounds. I forced myself to be uncomfortable and kind of found myself and where I fit in the offense. Watch his tape and you see it over and over again. Most of the media is there to scout the players.
By Michael Renner Jan 22, 2020. "They have some free agency guys (on the defensive line), so I definitely feel like I could go in there and make something happen. Here’s just a sample of the criticisms:Though he’s not part of the Lions-led North team, DetroitLions.com’s Tim Twentyman took immediate notice of the 315-pound lineman.After one unsuccessful rep, Corrao pulls him aside for a brief conservation. Hmmmmm...A look at the biggest notes from Tuesday’s set of practices.Also worth noting: It was just Day 1 of practice.While Burke didn’t have much to say about new defensive coordinator Cory Undlin in his first practice, he did make note of a defensive coach taking on a new role.
"He can be a disruptive force along the interior with that explosive first step and freaky physical gifts, but utilizing his heavy hands and plus length as a read-and-react 3-4 end might allow for improved technique, control and consistency. But Kinlaw isn’t the only one, though.
From the Giants' target at number four to the potential for QB-targeted to trades, there are a number of potential developments on draft night that would have an impact on who the Bucs land with their pickAs was the case before the signing of Tom Brady, Jason Licht and the Buccaneers are open to the idea of drafting a quarterback this year, if the right prospect is there at the right timeIn our first Bucs-only draft, you'll find seven selections that hit on some of the team's biggest needs plus an alternate-reality draft class in which the two selectors issued each other challenges that had to be metThursday, Feb 13, 2020 04:24 PMTom Brady has an elite pair of starting receivers to throw to in Tampa but the Bucs may choose to give their new quarterback another pass-catching option either in the draft or in the weeks that followThe former Alabama wideout could be one of the first receivers off the board come next week along with former teammate Jerry Jeudy.© TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS. 14 overall in the NFL draft next week.NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah broke down the top offensive tackle prospects on Thursday and also suggested the Bucs could be exploring the possibility of trading up to get one of themThe FINAL mock draft roundup before we find out the real thing this weekend. Hmmmmm...A look at the biggest notes from Tuesday’s set of practices.Also worth noting: It was just Day 1 of practice.While Burke didn’t have much to say about new defensive coordinator Cory Undlin in his first practice, he did make note of a defensive coach taking on a new role. His size and power as a tackler have led some scouts to consider him more of a hybrid linebacker who could play effectively in coverage against running backs and tight ends on passing downs.