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#20 Kindle Vildor/CB Georgia Southern/5’10 191 lbs
The Good:
- Closes in quickly to make the tackle on short completions
- Physical corner who can outmuscle receivers off the line
- Does a good job tightening the throwing window by pressing off the snap
- Long arms, good length for the position
- Works best in press coverage
- Feisty when combating receivers for the football
- Ball hawk (9 interceptions, 25 passes defended)
The Bad:
- Does not have the instincts to jump routes when in zone coverage
- Needs to be more disciplined in zone coverage
- Inconsistent tackling in run support
- May struggle against quicker receivers
- Level of competition concerns
Bio:
- 2019: 27 tackles, 2 interceptions, 6 passes defended
- Career: 94 tackles, 9 interceptions, 25 passes defended
- 2019 First Team All Sun Belt Conference Selection
- 2018 First Team All Sun Belt Conference Selection
- 2018 Sun Belt Player of the Year by PFF
- Led the Sun Belt Conference in passes defended in 2018 with 12
- Has recorded at least two interceptions in each of his last three seasons
- 29 career starts
- 2020 Senior Bowl invite
Tape Breakdown:
There might not be a better defensive player in the Sun Belt Conference than Georgia Southern cornerback Kindle Vildor.