Matt Kalil Scouting Report |
Matt Kalil - Southern California (HT: 6-6⅝ - WT: 306) |
Positives -- Incredible size, NFL-ready body, big frame that he uses to overpower defenders... Uses great footwork and always stays in front of defender... Has a very good shuffle to the outside; he will rarely let his defender get to outside shoulder in protection... Really knows how to use
defenders' momentum against them, can push them behind the pocket; has elite athleticism to stick with blocks... Plays angles very well in both the passing and running game... He gets a good push in running game and is very good down-hill blocker... Really moves the line of scrimmage forward and has the ability to seal off the end on edge runs... Athletic enough to get to second level and make high-quality blocks in run game... Great blocker in open space and on pulls to the left... Very agile and smart in space... Understands the art of blocking, uses his size and athleticism to his advantage... Owns his edge of the line and dominates his section of the line of scrimmage... Plug-and-play type left tackle in the NFL, has the smarts to pick up protection at the NFL level and the size and athleticism to hold his own against some of the better pass-rushers in the game... This guy is so highly regarded he forced former top ten pick Tyron Smith to the right side at Southern California... Was never a doubt but solidified his position as the top offensive line prospect available with a 4.99-40, second fastest among offensive linemen, and 1.70 10-yard split at the combine, and also put up 30 reps of 225 lbs. on the bench press.
Negatives -- Maybe a beneficiary of a very smart quarterback with great pocket presence... Great at pushing defenders out and backwards, but could present problems if quarterback doesn't step up... Forcing defenders out and behind won't work against veteran NFL defensive ends... Needs to develop better inside blocking technique, has trouble on inside counter-moves, predominantly beat with inside cuts.
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Combine Results |
Height |
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6065 |
Weight |
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306 |
Arm |
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34½ |
Hand |
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10⅜ |
40-Time |
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4.99 |
Vertical |
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27 |
Broad |
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Bench Press |
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30 |
Shuttle |
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4.65 |
Cone |
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7.33 |
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At Southern California -- (Official School Bio) 2010: Kalil started all 13 games at left offensive tackle as a sophomore in 2010. He blocked a PAT against Notre Dame. 2009: Kalil served as a backup right offensive tackle as a redshirt freshman in 2009, but played primarily on special teams. He started against Boston College and performed well, and saw limited action in 11 other games in 2009 (all but Arizona State). 2008: Kalil redshirted as a freshman offensive tackle in 2008, his first year at USC. He was sidelined for a few weeks during the season with a sprained knee. High School: His 2007 honors included Parade All-American, Super Prep All-American, Prep Star All-American, EA Sports All-American first team, USA Today All-USA second team, Scout.com All-American second team, ESPN 150, Super Prep Elite 50, Prep Star Dream Team, Super Prep All-Farwest, Prep Star All-West, Long Beach Press-Telegram Best in the West first team, Orange County Register Fab 15, Tacoma News Tribune Western 100, Cal-Hi Sports All-State first team, All-CIF Pac-5 Division first team, Los Angeles Times All-Star, Orange County Register All-Orange County first team and All-Trinity League Co-Lineman of the Year as a senior offensive and defensive lineman at Servite High in Anaheim (Calif.). Personal: He's a sociology major at USC. His father, Frank, was a center at Arkansas (1978) and Arizona (1980-82), then was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 1982 before playing for the USFL's Arizona Wranglers in 1983 and Houston Gamblers in 1984. His brother, Ryan, lettered 4 years (2003-06) at center for USC, where he earned All-American honors and was the Pac-10 Morris Trophy winner in 2006 (he was a member of USC's 2003 and 2004 national championship squads), and now plays with the NFL's Carolina Panthers.
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