100 in 100: Kyle Wilson (45 of 100)

by Drew Kerr on Feb 25, 2010 1:51 PM PST in 100 in 100 (2010)

Not many players own their own traveling buses in college which is one of the things that makes Kyle Wilson one of few. He has the opportunity to be one of few very talented Corners at the next level as well. Depending on how he does at the NFL Combine this week, Wilson could very well see himself being selected in the top 32. There aren't too many flaws in Kyle Wilson's game and he had a relatively good week of practice the week before the Senior Bowl and followed up with a very solid game. Nfldraftscout.com had this to say in regards to the Boise State Corner:

Boise State cornerback Kyle Wilson couldn't receive a bigger compliment than this through three practices at the Senior Bowl: "That's the guy that's been a pain in my ass so far." That quote came from Lions receivers coach Shawn Jefferson. The Lions' coaches are leading the North in preparation for Saturday's game. Jefferson challenged Wilson with a little trash talk when the coaches and prospects first met Sunday, only to watch Wilson blanket his receivers over the next three days. "I introduced myself, and he said, 'We're going to be cooking you up,' " Wilson said, smiling. "I've been wanting to get at him since we got here. I've got a lot of respect for him.

Below, I'll provide some highlights for those of you who have not seen too much of what Wilson was capable of at the college level, his stats, and projections.

Wilson is multi-dimensional and can do many things on the defensive side of the ball. But he is also capable of returning punts on top of all of that. Some feel that Joe Haden is the top Corner in the nation but guys like Kyle Wilson and Patrick Robinson could have something to say about that once they hit the NFL.

CAREER STATS:

Stats Overview	Tackles						Misc		Interceptions
YEAR	TOT	SOLO	AST	SACK	STF	STFY	FF	BK	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	PD
2006	41	33	8	0	0	0	1	0	1	16	16.0	16	0	0
2007	41	36	5	1	0	0	0	0	2	20	10.0	20	0	0
2008	35	26	9	0	0	0	0	0	5	5	1.0	4	0	0
2009	42	30	12	1	0	0	0	0	3	98	32.7	71	2	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
9/3	Oregon	W 19-8	3	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
9/12	Miami (OH)	W 48-0	7	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
9/18	@Fresno State	W 51-34	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
9/26	@Bowling Green	W 49-14	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
10/3	UC Davis	W 34-16	Did Not Play or did not accumulate any stats.
10/14	@Tulsa	W 28-21	3	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	1
10/24	@Hawaii	W 54-9	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
10/31	San Jose State	W 45-7	5	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	27	27.0	27	1	0
11/6	@Louisiana Tech	W 45-35	3	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.0	0	0	0
11/14	Idaho	W 63-25	4	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	71	71.0	71	1	0
11/20	@Utah State	W 52-21	3	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	1
11/27	Nevada	W 44-33	4	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
12/5	New Mexico State	W 42-7	3	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0

2009 Postseason Game Log

Tackles

Misc

Interceptions

BOWL

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RESULT

TOT

SOLO

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STF

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INT

YDS

AVG

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TOSTITOS FIESTA BOWL

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W 17-10

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SUMMARY AND PROJECTION:

The Combine will be very important to Wilson's stock status. Should he perform decent enough, he will be heavily considered as a 1st Round selection. Because this is one of the heavier stacked groups of talent entering the NFL in a while, Wilson could potentially fall to the very first part of the 2nd Round. As slim as the chances are, there is always that possibility. Wilson stands 5'10 and weighs roughly 190 LBS.

Possibilities -- 1st Round; Picks 20-32, 2nd Round; Picks 33-40.

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Technically the bus is Wilson's brother

otherwise I’m sure it would’ve violated all sorts of NCAA rules. I love Wilson I think he’s maybe the best corner in the draft.

Here’s the bus

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

by smileyman on Feb 25, 2010 2:11 PM PST reply actions

Wow lol

49ers Al Grito De Guerra!!! hahaha

by 49erSalvatrucha on Feb 25, 2010 2:13 PM PST up reply actions

Awesome.

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

by SportsChicken on Feb 26, 2010 4:37 PM PST up reply actions

He's got the hair...

to be a very talented CB in the league.

by t p on Feb 25, 2010 2:13 PM PST reply actions

Hehehe

His idol has got to be Al Harris.

by Mangoman on Feb 25, 2010 2:27 PM PST up reply actions

There weren't all that many highlights showing his coverage skills

But I don’t really need to see that many to be certain that Kyle Wilsons coverage skills are exceptional. He plays in a conference (WAC) that lives and dies by the pass. So he undoubtedly has played in a program whose defensive players have almost no choice but to commit their entire college careers learning pass coverage. His PR skills are quite impresssive too. He doesn’t appear to have overwhelming speed, but he does have excellent moves and explodes very well off them. I would be all for drafting Wilson even though we may already have Spiller in our back pocket. They both would contribute way more than just a PR.

by Mangoman on Feb 25, 2010 2:26 PM PST reply actions

Yeah, sorry about the highlight feed. The other one’s had a bunch of songs with a ton of profanity. I try and stay away from those ones and only use them as a last resort. But if there are more on youtube.

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by Drew Kerr on Feb 25, 2010 2:36 PM PST up reply actions

I thought he was going to be a round 3 steal a few months ago

Now people are aware of this guy’s talent. He is an athletic playmaker who can help defensive and in the return game. I think he’ll go off early in round 2 in that group with Donovan Warren and Brandon Ghee, but he’s going to be a pretty good pro.

by TexansDC on Feb 25, 2010 2:44 PM PST reply actions

I'm betting he goes in the first round

There’s a premium on CBs and safeties in the first round—it’s the most popular position to be drafted.

Lots of people have Haden ranked number one and Wilson number two. Those that don’t have him ranked #2 have him ranked #3.

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

by smileyman on Feb 25, 2010 2:50 PM PST up reply actions

Yeah

After the Combine and Pro Day, I think it’ll put Wilson in solidly in round 1.

by TexansDC on Feb 25, 2010 2:54 PM PST up reply actions

Early Predictions

As far as I am concerned: 1- Robinson, 2- Wilson, 3- Haden, 4- McCourty, 5- Ghee

I think that is going to be how they are ranked once they’re in the NFL and playing. …not how they’ll be drafted of course though.

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by Drew Kerr on Feb 25, 2010 2:56 PM PST up reply actions

I haven't seen enough film of Robinson to know

I’ve seen enough to know that I rate Wilson above Haden and if he’s second to Robinson it’s not by much.

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

by smileyman on Feb 25, 2010 3:00 PM PST up reply actions

It is pretty close.

Wilson may have a slight slight edge in coverage. Robinson is more of a physical presence than Wilson. Robinson may be a bit quicker, faster but Wislon has more experience doing Punt returns. They both do things differently, but I think that Robinson’s style is going to translate really well. Wilson’s too but right now I feel a slight bit more confident about Robinson. They’re going to both be good though, no doubt.

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by Drew Kerr on Feb 25, 2010 3:10 PM PST up reply actions

Wilson looked pretty fast in that video

Though it’s not like I could compare to Robinson. Interesting to see 40 times coming out of Combine here pretty soon.

by hudd07 on Feb 25, 2010 3:18 PM PST up reply actions

While 40 Times will be helpful in gauging natural speed

The one thing it doesn’t showcase is game speed. Kind of have to take 40 times with a grain of salt.

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by Drew Kerr on Feb 25, 2010 3:20 PM PST up reply actions

I don't think so.

I mean if a guy is fast, then a guy is fast. I understand game speed thought process, but if a guy runs a 4.2, he is FAST regardless.

I think a 40 time is important, but also the 10 yd time to show burst and closing speed.

by hudd07 on Feb 25, 2010 3:27 PM PST up reply actions

Sometimes in a game, a guy may get an extra burst because of adrenaline or whatever. Jerry Rice is a perfect example of that. I don’t think he ever got caught from behind but he had a horrible 40-time; when he got going, there weren’t a ton of people who could catch him. I understand what you are saying too… like a guy like Darrell Green is going to catch a guy no matter where he is or who he is but that’s a rarity. There may a ton of examples where a guy runs a 4.4 or so on the track but in a game, that speed turns in to a 4.35 because of that extra juice.

I think it’s a good tool to measure a players speed, but I also don’t think it should be taken as a concrete rule that “this is all this guy is capable of as far as speed”.

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by Drew Kerr on Feb 25, 2010 3:41 PM PST up reply actions

I think he falls to 2nd round. Just hope he lasts to us.

I think in order of draft, It’s going to go Haden, Robinson, then Wilson.

Not saying that’s how I rate them, just how I think they get drafted. I’m one of the few Haden fans on this board. Wilson could go before Robinson though.

by hudd07 on Feb 25, 2010 3:12 PM PST up reply actions

If a team need a punt returner, Wilson could go before Robinson cause he’s better at that than Robinson. Robinson has done some punt returns but not as often as Wilson.

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by Drew Kerr on Feb 25, 2010 3:21 PM PST up reply actions

Robinson

If he is like you said, and is bigger, faster, and more physical, I don’t think the PR aspect will hurt him. I’m not even sold that we would draft Wilson over Robinson even though we have a hole at PR. We like the bigger, more physical CBs.

by hudd07 on Feb 25, 2010 3:28 PM PST up reply actions