Kalen King CB Penn State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Kalen King CB Penn State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Last Updated: 07/03/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.50 seconds (48%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 20.8 DOB: 01/28/2003 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
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| Last Updated: 07/03/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 4.50 seconds (48%*) | |
| Age: 20.8 DOB: 01/28/2003 | |
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
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| Overall Rating: | 89.6 / 100 | |
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| Game performance weighted rating | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 61.8 | |
| Tackling: |
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57% |
| Run Defense: |
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70% |
| Coverage: |
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84% |
| Zone: |
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78% |
| Man/Press: |
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83% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
1st - Mid
Overall Rank:
#11
Position rank:
#2
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| College Games: 29 College Snaps: 964 | ||
ESPN RATING: 78/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 92/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Kalen King from Cass Technical High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, King opted to join Penn State after being heavily recruited.In 2021 as a freshman King saw action in 12 games and played a total of 279 snaps at cornerback for the Nittany Lions. He recorded 21 tackles, 2 assists, while adding 9 stops. In coverage King notched up 3 pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 92.1.
As a sophomore in 2022 he played in 12 games and logged 498 snaps for the Nittany Lions. He made 24 tackles, 9 assists, and had 9 stops. In coverage he totaled 9 pass breakups, 2 interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 59.3.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Shows the click-and-close ability to backpedal and the ball skills to make plays. King has loose hips to go along with good top-end speed, and King can flip around to turn and run in coverage.
- Has a nice blend of length, speed, and quickness. He’s at his best mirroring routes underneath, showing fluid movement skills and the ability to change directions on a dime.
- Generally adept at reading routes and anticipating throws, but may need more consistency when facing the action in zone coverage.
- He’ll line up in press at times, where he has a quick and powerful punch. His ball skills are good, and he plays with an extremely confident and competitive demeanor.
- Explodes out of his backpedal and has the hands and coordination to force interceptions.
- Tracks the ball well and has the natural ball skills for forcing turnovers.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Gave up far too many big plays in college, especially concerning since King has recovery speed to make up for missteps.
- Lacks a physical element to his game, and he doesn’t have a frame that can carry a lot of weight. He’ll get outmuscled at the top of routes by bigger receivers.
- He’ll draw plenty of flags early on with his playing style. Needs to improve his reaction time and decisiveness in zone coverage.
How other scouting services rate Kalen King (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
20.1
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
2.0