100 in 100: Sergio Kindle (38 of 100)

by Drew Kerr on Feb 18, 2010 2:00 PM PST in 100 in 100 (2010)

Sergio Kindle has been noted as one of the top prospects entering the 2010 NFL Draft. Despite some off-field problems, Kindle has really seemed to pull things together.

His ability on the field didn't really blossom until his Junior year. Kindle managed to rack up 10 Sacks that year helping to boast the Texas front seven as one of the best in the Nation. His performance dipped a bit this year but it was more due to drawing double-teams than an actual drop in performance. The Senior defensive end could possibly be converted to an Outside Linebacker once he hits the NFL but there is also the possibility of him staying at Defensive End depending on what kind of defense he gets drafted to. There's also the slight possibility that he could play a hybrid position and do both. All in all Kindle has some true potential and upside to make a name for himself at the next level.

Below we'll look at some highlights, stats, and I'll provide a projection on where Kindle could be drafted in this years draft.

This video encompasses quite a bit of what Kindle is capable of. There are some things that Kindle will need to develop at the next level but overall, he will more than likely be an instant contributor.

AWARDS AND HONORS:

2006 AFL Iron Man Award

CAREER STATS:

YEAR	TOT	SOLO	AST	SACK	STF	STFY	FF	BK	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	PD
2006	18	11	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
2007	29	19	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
2008	46	34	12	10	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
2009	55	38	17	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0

2009 Regular Season Game Log			Tackles						Misc		Interceptions
DATE	OPP	RESULT	TOT	SOLO	AST	SACK	STF	STFY	FF	BK	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	PD
9/5	Louisiana-Monroe	W 59-20	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	1
9/12	@Wyoming	W 41-10	Did Not Play or did not accumulate any stats.
9/19	Texas Tech	W 34-24	3	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
9/26	UTEP	W 64-7	2	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
10/10	Colorado	W 38-14	6	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
10/17	Oklahoma	W 16-13	6	4	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
10/24	@Missouri	W 41-7	Did Not Play or did not accumulate any stats.
10/31	@Oklahoma State	W 41-14	6	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
11/7	UCF	W 35-3	9	6	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
11/14	@Baylor	W 47-14	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
11/21	Kansas	W 51-20	4	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
11/26	@Texas A&M	W 49-39	3	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
12/5	@Nebraska	W 13-12	4	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	1

2009 Postseason Game Log

Tackles

Misc

Interceptions

BOWL

OPP

RESULT

TOT

SOLO

AST

SACK

STF

STFY

INT

YDS

AVG

LNG

CITI BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

@Alabama

L 37-21

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SUMMARY AND PROJECTIONS:

A tricky one to predict here. I think alot of when and where Kindle will be drafted will be influenced by the outcome of how he performs at the NFL Scouting Combine beginning on February 25th. This will be one of those players that makes or breaks his stock in specific events. I believe that he will perform up to par and will be drafted in the late 1st Round but the unknown is still always the unknown and anything can happen. Kindle is 6'4" and roughly 255 LBS.

Possibilities -- 1st Round: Picks 20-32, 2nd Round: Picks 33-49

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3-4 OLB....

That’s where he fits.

Baltimore or New England is where I see him going. Learning from a guy like Ray Lewis would really do wonders for him.

by TexansDC on Feb 18, 2010 2:55 PM PST reply actions

What can he learn from Ray about OLB?

Tribute to #42 Ronnie Lott

by rlott#42 on Feb 18, 2010 7:16 PM PST up reply actions

Work ethic...passion for the game....

Being in a veteran locker room that will push him is what he needs. Just watching him at UT, he needs someone to push him.

by TexansDC on Feb 19, 2010 7:58 AM PST up reply actions

Being in the right spot, adjusting before the snap,

reading the plays and the QBs eyes/tendencies.

Dream Draft: Clausen, Brown (#24), Houston, McKnight, Mike Williams, Black, McManis, DTN.

by LantermanC on Feb 19, 2010 12:52 PM PST up reply actions

New England might be a good fit

if they don’t go after Peppers. Ray lewis would be a great influence on any LB, however with Lewis being an ILB there might be a limit as to how much he could help. I don’t think we should gamble on him.

by madmatt on Feb 18, 2010 3:01 PM PST reply actions

I've seen...

a few mocks with the Niners taking Kindle with the #16/17 pick. Needless to say that would be a waste.

"Alex Smith doesn't inspire the Offensive Line to play well." - Random Troll on Post-Game Thread

by Hoopers Judge on Feb 18, 2010 3:42 PM PST reply actions

I think he'll end up going in the first too

Yes Drew K, Tim Tebow will probably get picked in the first round.

by smileyman on Feb 18, 2010 5:36 PM PST reply actions

id take him

plus him and crabby go way back and were on rival high school football teams. and there buddy anthony randolph plays for the warriors. bring sergio to the bay area with all his buddies. haha

It's just a plant, it grows in the earth, and if you happen to set it on fire there are some effects...

by iStoner on Feb 18, 2010 7:13 PM PST reply actions

I'm pretty sure he already has experience playing standing up.

I’ve seen him rush the passer from the OLB position quite a few times.

What we've got here is a failure to communicate.

by SportsChicken on Feb 18, 2010 11:42 PM PST reply actions

we opted out and gave up our pick

when we could of and alot of mock drafts had us getting brian orakpo and got coffee and 1rd pick from carolina how many sacks did he hace 4 washington about 9 or 10 sacks and i steal hear people saying draft spiller draft D-L with one of those 1rd picks or jason pierre -paul or derrick morgan or grab jullius peppers but sergio okindle is my favorite i’m a big texas fan .

by jayjonna415 on Feb 19, 2010 1:26 PM PST reply actions