Kelvin Beachum Scouting Report

[Junior]

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/col ... ayer=43461




Scouting Report

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A thick, wide bodied player with a lot of girth and muscle through his lower half. Possesses a thick set of legs/base and possesses natural anchor strength on contact. Plays left tackle for SMU, but is a bit short for tackle by NFL standards and looks a bit short in the arms as well. However, exhibits the ability to bend and sit into his stance. Also, as a senior has done a much better job sitting into his base on his kick-slide and maintaining his balance better into contact and when asked to mirror. Showcases good foot quickness and lateral agility with solid range toward the corner as well. Gets a bit overextended into his punch, but settles his feet quickly, exhibits good hand placement and can stick through contact and anchor once he gets his hands on defenders.

Plays from a two point stance consistently and has a tendency to get a bit upright off the football into contact in the run game. However, displays a "plus" initial burst off the snap. Gets into defenders quickly, displays an explosive power/burst into contact and despite playing a bit high can create a bit of a push. Will need to learn to play from a three-point stance and with better leverage inside in the NFL, but the burst/power are definitely there. Exhibits natural coordination through contact and can get around blocks and seal. However, the most impressive element of his game is for his size is his ability to get out in front of runs into the second level and reach on contact. Showcases impressive range and athleticism for his size as well. Displays natural coordination into contact and settles his feet well and seals at the second level.

Impression: Possesses the size/power to win as an in-line guy and the athleticism to pull in power situations and get out into the second level as well. He's a coordinated pass protector on the edge and has the skill set to make the move to guard at the next level.

[GrapevineMustang]

In contrast to the report on LeRibeus, this is a more positive writeup than I have seen on Beachum.
Thanks for finding and posting, Junior.

[Junior]

no worries.

it does give some good marks to beach. i looked at the NFL Post's overall rankings. One guy is predicted to be an immediate star, Andrew Luck. Pretty interesting reading if you have some time to kill.

[SMUer]

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