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Desmond King NFL Draft 2017: Scouting Report for Los Angeles Chargers' Pick

A four-year starter at cornerback for the Iowa Hawkeyes, Desmond King is a highly decorated prospect with 14 career interceptions and the instincts coaches love. The 2015 Jim Thorpe Award winner has excellent awareness and is a tough player no matter his assignment. He's aggressive at the line of scrimmage and isn't afraid to mix it up with bigger receivers.

King has advanced technique and fundamentals as a defensive back. He understands leverage and angles, and he uses all the tools in his toolbox to keep pace with receivers. He's a four-down contributor and is wired to win.