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1. Javon Kinlaw, South Carolina 6-5, 315 (Top 15 overall)
Why He’s Here On The List: The perfect combination of size and explosiveness, the former JUCO transfer came to South Carolina and turned into a terrific three-year factor up front. He fits every scheme, can be used in a variety of roles, and has the biggest upside of any of the elite defensive tackles.
What The NFL Types Want To See: How smooth can he look? He can play at around 310, or at 325 depending what a team will like, but he’ll come in at around 315 and has to move effortlessly and violently. There’s a chance he looks like a tweener tackle more than a force to build the D around.
Bottom Line: He’s not the sure thing that Derrick Brown is, and while there isn’t a ton of bust potential, there’s disappointment potential if the light does turn out and stay there. Teams will like Brown a bit more for his overall package of talent and leadership, but Kinlaw’s upside is bigger.
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