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Kevin Thomas | CB | UNLV | Mountain West Conference
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Selected by Buffalo Bills in round 6, pick 4 (176 overall)
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Height
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Weight
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40
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Grade
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5'11
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180
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4.65
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3.51
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Four-year starter and an All-Conference performer both his senior and junior campaigns. Totaled 45/7/10 last year after 46/2/16 the prior year. Impacted as a redshirt sophomore registering 52/5/24.
Effective cover corner that has opposing quarterbacks looking the other way. Fluid and quick backpedaling off the line of scrimmage, smooth in his hips and loses nothing transitioning to run with opponents. Easily stays downfield covering receivers, displays a terrific break on the pass and times his deflections well. Keeps the action in front of him, displays solid cover instincts as well as both closing and recovery speed. Undersized and better backed off the line of scrimmage. Has difficulty in press coverage, not effective jamming opponents at the line of scrimmage nor does he slow them up releasing off the snap of the ball. Hesitant turning back to the pass on occasion. Smart corner man with a penchant for breaking up a lot of passes and could be a successful starting cornerback at the next level if he adjusts to the competitor's playing speed. Late Fourth Round.
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