He also plays much bigger than his 5-11 (and change) and 192-pound frame would suggest in the box, frequently slashing his way to ball carriers and laying the lumber. He probably lands in Round 1.īurgess is listed as a safety yet locked down receivers in man-to-man coverage often from the slot. At around 6-foot and 200 pounds, McKinney has solid safety size and will play in the NFL as a movable second and third level defender. He had 15 pass breakups and five interceptions in 20 combined. McKinney was a thumping box safety for two seasons at Alabama with good range to the outside - 169 total tackles - who was also typically in the right position in coverage. Finding a Mathieu-type isn't a cinch, but there are two prospects who are not only versatile in that you can play them at multiple positions, but they actually flourish in multiple roles. He thrived as a linebacker, safety, and slot corner for the Chiefs during the season with 75 tackles, two sacks, four interceptions, and 12 pass breakups en route to the second First-Team All-Pro distinction of his NFL career. The most impactful addition to Kansas City's defense - beyond the hiring of defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo - was the acquisition of Mathieu in free agency.
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