Round 3, Pick 94 - Indianapolis Colts - Kevin Thomas

Kevin Thomas, CB, USC

Ht: 6’ 0” Wt: 192

EMQB’s analysis on the pick:  Thomas was a pre-draft riser because of his excellent measurables, but it seems that many think those skills don’t equate to on the field results.  He heads to a team with an excellent coaching staff, and it’s possible they have a specific plan to make him a nickel or situational corner. 

Pro Football Weekly’s scouting report: Was derailed by injuries earlier in his career but was healthy as a senior and elevating his stock by showing natural cover skills and quickness to get his hands on the ball. Press corner who needs to improve functional strength but has starter potential.

NFL projection: Second- to third-round pick.

GM Jr’s scouting report:  Like fellow USC corner Josh Pinkard, much of Kevin Thomas’ college career was spent in the training room.  When he finally got on the field, it became apparent that he does not have the speed or all around athleticism to transition to CB at the next level.  He rarely plays with a proper pedal and looks choppy and awkward when he does, and he consistently loses a step in transition if he is not physical with his man.  While he probably needs to transition to tackle in order to hide his lack of athleticism and take advantage of his physicality, he needs to make huge strides in his tackling technique, as he whiffs on way too many tackles by giving up his ground and diving at the ball carrier.  Thomas may get a shot in the NFL training camp because of his size and decent instincts and awareness, but he will struggle to catch on because of his lack of speed and inconsistent technique. 

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

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

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