jblaze2004
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he seems like everybody favorite Taylor Mays but can actually find the ball better.
He is 6'4 and 220. He reminds me more of Adrian Wilson of the cardinals.
Has anybody else seen him play or have any comments on him. I would love to have atleast one of our safeties that will smash a ball carrier on the field.
And he can be had in the later rounds.
from http://www.fftoolbox.com/nfl_draft/profile_display.cfm?prospect_id=2719
Kenny Tate, FS, Maryland
Kenny Tate was one of a few true freshmen to see playing time with Maryland in 2008. Even just playing on special teams and in a reserve safety role, it was quite clear that Tate would soon be a force on the defensive end. And this was just months after coming to the Terrapins as a wide receiver. The conversion to the defensive side of the ball was a smooth one for the 6-4, 220 pound safety and he ended his freshman campaign with 15 tackles and an interception. By his sophomore campaign Tate was a part-time starter before severely spraining his ankle and missing the last two games of the season. With more playing time, Tate tallied an impressive 47 tackles and picked off another pass.
Tate was expected to step into the starting free safety spot in 2010 and he stayed healthy and productive. Tate ended the regular season ranking second on the team with 94 tackles. He added 8.0 tackles-for-loss and 3.5 sacks. He also picked off three passes, broke up three others and forced four fumbles. Tate is a bigger hitter who can rip the ball away from even the toughest ball carries.
Tate does have a future in the NFL, but the question is whether it will be now or in a year. Tate has certainly seen his stock rise with his stellar junior campaign. At 6-4 and 220 pounds, he has the size and athleticism to play either safety position, or in some schemes even outside linebacker, at the next level. That size and athleticism will not go away, but returning to Maryland for his senior season to prove that he can do it again may not be a bad idea.
Last Updated Dec-13-2010 by Joel Welser
He is 6'4 and 220. He reminds me more of Adrian Wilson of the cardinals.
Has anybody else seen him play or have any comments on him. I would love to have atleast one of our safeties that will smash a ball carrier on the field.
And he can be had in the later rounds.
from http://www.fftoolbox.com/nfl_draft/profile_display.cfm?prospect_id=2719
Kenny Tate, FS, Maryland
Kenny Tate was one of a few true freshmen to see playing time with Maryland in 2008. Even just playing on special teams and in a reserve safety role, it was quite clear that Tate would soon be a force on the defensive end. And this was just months after coming to the Terrapins as a wide receiver. The conversion to the defensive side of the ball was a smooth one for the 6-4, 220 pound safety and he ended his freshman campaign with 15 tackles and an interception. By his sophomore campaign Tate was a part-time starter before severely spraining his ankle and missing the last two games of the season. With more playing time, Tate tallied an impressive 47 tackles and picked off another pass.
Tate was expected to step into the starting free safety spot in 2010 and he stayed healthy and productive. Tate ended the regular season ranking second on the team with 94 tackles. He added 8.0 tackles-for-loss and 3.5 sacks. He also picked off three passes, broke up three others and forced four fumbles. Tate is a bigger hitter who can rip the ball away from even the toughest ball carries.
Tate does have a future in the NFL, but the question is whether it will be now or in a year. Tate has certainly seen his stock rise with his stellar junior campaign. At 6-4 and 220 pounds, he has the size and athleticism to play either safety position, or in some schemes even outside linebacker, at the next level. That size and athleticism will not go away, but returning to Maryland for his senior season to prove that he can do it again may not be a bad idea.
Last Updated Dec-13-2010 by Joel Welser
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