At 6-5, 254 pounds, Kennard has a Madden create-a-player build that NFL teams look for in an edge rusher. But it’s Kennard’s football IQ, dedication to film study, and motor that led to his Nagurski Award-winning season.
Kennard’s success as a pass rusher isn’t only a result of his speed and power skills, it’s about knowing what’s coming before the ball is even snapped.
“Man, film study—a lot of film study,” Kennard said when asked how he’s able to anticipate plays. “At the top of the week, I’m preparing for how they run block. Then, toward the latter part of the week, I study how they are as pass protectors.