From now until the 2024 NFL Draft, we create scouting reports for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day Three selections and priority undrafted free agents Today, a scouting report on Penn State CB Kalen King.
KALEN KING, CB, PENN STATE (JUNIOR) — 5110, 189 POUNDS.
SENIOR BOWL INVITE
MEASUREMENTS
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Kalen King | 5110, 189 pounds | 8 5/8 | 30 3/8 | 74 3/4 |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A |
THE GOOD
— Has acceptable height and size at the position
— Showed versatility playing both outside and in the slot
— Would often travel with the team’s best receiver in coverage
— Possesses good play speed, burst, and explosiveness
— Can press at the line of scrimmage
— Has the athleticism to run step-for-step with receivers down the sideline
— Willing and capable tackler that will come up in run support
— Will play the ball through the receiver’s hands
—Opportunistic when in off coverage, looking to jump the route for big plays
— Competes at the catch point with the receiver to force incompletions
THE BAD
— Doesn’t have great length for an outside cornerback
— Lacks suddenness in his feet to make quick transitions in coverage
— Can get turned around easily in coverage by nuanced route runners
— Will get grabby at the top of the route or if the receiver has a step of separation
— Feet pause at times, leading to delayed reaction and separation being created
— Isn’t very comfortable in a backpedal and transitioning forward on comeback routes
— Tends to play on his heels rather than his toes
— Will give up the inside release too often with feet stalled
— Can be smoother in his transition from backpedal to opening up with his hips
— Play dropped off from 2022 to 2023 when he became the top corner to target
BIO
— Junior prospect from Detroit, MI
— Born January 28, 2003 (age 21)
— Twin brother, Kobe, is also a member of the Penn State football team
— Majoring in recreation, park and tourism management
— Two-time team captain at Cass Technical High School
— Two-time all-state, also played basketball and ran track
— Committed to Penn State and appeared in 13 games in 2021, making one start and tallied 23 tackles (15 solo), one tackle for loss, five pass breakups, and a forced fumble
— Appeared in all 13 games in 2022 and made 30 tackles (23 solo), three tackles for loss, 18 pass breakups, three interceptions, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery
— Started nine games in 2023 and made 21 total tackles (15 solo), one tackle for loss, five pass breakups, and a forced fumble
— Second-team All-Big Ten (2023), Third-team All-Big Ten (2022)
TAPE BREAKDOWN
Penn State has rolled out numerous draft prospects in recent seasons, and CB Kalen King appears to be next in line for the Nittany Lions, ready to make that transition from college to the pros.