Round 1, Pick 29 - New York Jets - Kyle Wilson

Kyle Wilson, CB/KR, Boise State

Ht: 5’ 10 Wt: 194

EMQB’s analysis on the pick:  Kyle Wilson is another versatile cornerback who can also return punts even with the acquisition of Antonio Cromartie.  The Jets felt Wilson was the best player left on the board that fit a need for them.  

Pro Football Weekly’s scouting report: Quick, fast, competitive, playmaking corner who will have to prove himself on a more consistent basis against bigger, faster receivers but could develop into a No. 2 corner with versatility to play the slot in nickel packages and also return punts.

NFL projection: Top-50 pick.

GM Jr’s scouting report: Wilson is a very quick and explosive athlete with the playing speed, instincts and ball skills to consistently close quickly and make plays on the ball to break up passes. He is definitely going to need to work on his backpedal if he is ever going to become the NFL player that he has the talent to be. Wilson really stepped and made a name for himself when he shined at the Senior Bowl and then was just as impressive at Boise State’s Pro Day where he really shined and ran in the 4.4’s. Over- all, Wilson has all the physical talent (Other than ideal size) to become a very good starting cornerback in the NFL and if he can improve his back-pedal he could really become top level, pro bowl cornerback, along with a good punt returner.

Lindy’s Sports scouting report:  Wilson is a natural playmaker who earned all-conference or All-American honors in all four seasons with the Broncos.  He emerged as a junior with 15 passes broken up (including five interceptions) and three punt returns for touchdowns in 2008.  In ’09, he returned two of his three interceptions for scores and answered questions about his willingness to stick his head into the pile in run support. 

Pro Football Weekly 2010 Draft Preview available @ http://www.pfwstore.com/detail.aspx?ID=695

GM Jr. 2010 Draft Guide available @ http://gmjrnfldraft.com/

Lindy’s Sports 2010 Draft Guide available @http://www.lindyssports.com/product.php?cn=332

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