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2020 NFL Draft Player Profiles: Lenoir-Rhyne S Kyle Dugger

From now until the 2020 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to showcase as many prospects as possible and examine both their strengths and weaknesses. Most of these profiles will feature individuals that the Pittsburgh Steelers are likely to have an interest in, while a few others will be top-ranked players. If there is a player you would like us to analyze, let us know in the comments below.

#2 Kyle Dugger / S Lenoir-Rhyne – 6006 217

The Good

  • Definition of a height/weight/speed guy
  • Good mental processing and attacks throws in front of him
  • Played in Cover 1, Cover2 and Man in the slot coverages
  • Attacks the ball in the air and displays ball skills
  • Willing and physical in run support
  • Experienced punt returner

The Bad

  • Big jump in competition level
  • Will be a learning curve in coverages
  • Susceptible to double moves trying to jump the short route
  • Breakdown and angles tackling in space
  • Pursuit to the ball has room to improve

Bio

  • Career – 42 games, 237 tackles, 152 solo, 6.