Draft Rewind 2012 – Mychal Kendricks – Philadelphia Eagles

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about MYCHAL KENDRICKS: California, 5111 239 4.47. Three-year starter who has outstanding athletic ability, versatility, and finish effort. Played outside linebacker in the Bears’ 3-4 scheme. Was voted the Pac-12 defensive player of the year. Has a natural ability to find the ball and make plays. Good anticipation and instincts. Quick movement out of transition to break on the ball. Has the speed, burst, and acceleration to run down a ball carrier. Quick recognition and reaction to run or pass. Quick reaction to his keys. Good football aptitude. Physically and mentally tough. Very competitive. Good leaping ability to bat down passes. Has the flexibility and knee bend to stack the run at him. Plays with outside leverage. Demonstrates speed, range, lateral quickness on wide plays to the sideline. Can stick his foot in the ground and burst upfield to pressure the quarterback. Can be engulfed at times by the big long-armed offensive tackles. Accounted for 259 tackles in his career, including 36.5 tackles for loss and 13.5 sacks. 2011 stats: 107 tackles, 14.5 TFL, 3 sacks, 2 PBU, 2 INTs. OSR:2/16. Second/third round. (A-31 5/8, H-9 3/8, BP-24, SS-4.19).