Apr
21
2010
 |
Kyle McCarthy
|
Non-position specific categories
Category |
Max. Value |
Grade |
| Height/Weight | 6 | 4.5 |
| Speed | 8 | 5 |
| Quickness/Agility | 10 | 5.5 |
| Strength/Explosion | 10 | 8 |
| Athletic Ability | 8 | 6 |
| Durability | 8 | 5 |
| Character | 6 | 5 |
| Production/Experience | 6 | 2.5 |
| Toughness | 8 | 7 |
| Potential | 10 | 7.5 |
Defensive Back Specific Categories
Category |
Max. Value |
Grade |
| Ball Skills | 10 | 6 |
| Man Coverage | 10 | 3.5 |
| Zone Coverage | 10 | 8 |
| Tackling | 6 | 5.5 |
| Run Stopping | 6 | 6 |
| Hips/Lateral Movement | 8 | 5.5 |
| Physicality | 6 | 5 |
Strengths
A very good athlete. Excellent run defender and isn’t afraid to come up and fill the hole. Gets off of blocks well. A very technically sound and aggressive tackler. Good ball skills and and anticipation. Very cerebral player and knows when to take his chances. Is a fast twitch muscle athlete giving him the ability to react quickly to the ball in the air. Great in zone coverage. Special teams stand-out.
Weaknesses
Doesn’t have a lot of starting experience because he played behind good players like Tommy Zbikowski (3rd round pick in 2008). Doesn’t have great range. Timed speed/long speed is below average. Hips flexibility is only average. Man coverage is below par and covering Tight Ends in the NFL may be a problem.
Analysis
A mid round pick without a lot of experience but a good bit of upside. Will be under-drafted because of the depth of the 2010 safety class . Has starter potential, but will most likely only be a special teamer his first few years.
Experience
Two year starter at Notre Dame.
Awards and Honors
2009: n/a
2008: n/a
2007: n/a
2006: n/a
Academics
Enrolled in graduate program at Notre Dame.
Injuries
No history of injuries.
| Year | Tack | Solo | Asst | Sack | FF | Int | TD |
| 2009 | 89 | 59 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 104 | 59 | 45 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 20 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Rob Engle
Rob Engle scouted privately starting in 2004. Rob participated in an internship with the Baltimore Ravens scouting department and is continuing his professional career by attending Miami University (Ohio) to obtain a degree in Strategic Communication. Rob is also a member of the Football Writers Association of America.
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