2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Miami (FL) S Kamren Kinchens
Kamren Kinchens
Miami (FL)
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Kamren Kinchens
Miami (FL)
Player Comp
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Height
Weight
40 Time
Class
S
Combine Measurables
Arm Length
Hand Size
Wingspan
3 Cone
Vertical
Broad Jump
Bench Press
Shuttle
Career Stats
| Year | School | Class | Games | Solo Tackles | Assisted Tackles | Total Tackles | Tackles For Loss | Sacks | Interceptions | Passes Defended | Forced Fumbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Miami (FL) | FR | 11 | 25 | 19 | 44 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 | Miami (FL) | SO | 12 | 34 | 25 | 59 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 | Miami (FL) | JR | 10 | 40 | 19 | 59 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Strengths
- Gets physical at the catch point to disrupt the completion
- Excellent tackling ability out in space, as well as in traffic
- Fantastic acceleration and vision to attack and tackle the quarterback on safety blitzes
Weaknesses
- Struggles to locate nearby receivers when in zone coverage
- Can bite too early on routes, resulting in an open field for the receiver
- Inconsistent ability to read and diagnose the RPO quickly and efficiently
Bio
2024 NFL Draft: Kamren Kinchens Draft Profile and Scouting Report
Kamren Kinchens is a three-year player at safety for the University of Miami Hurricanes. He started the final five games of his rookie season, and has remained a starter for the Hurricanes ever since. He received first team honors last season, which should continue this year with a strong showing.
Kamren Kinchens 40 Time
Projected 40 Time: 4.52* seconds
Kamren Kinchens began his collegiate career for the University of Miami Hurricanes in 2021, where he saw significant playing time as a true freshman. He started the final five games of the season his freshman season, which is where he’s remained ever since. He possesses good height and solid weight for the position when compared to the league average. Our projected 40 time of 4.52 seconds for Kamren Kinchens is at the league average for the position as well.
Kinchens displays a good ability to get physical at the catch point to disrupt the completion. He shows a solid ability to set the edge in intermediate traffic and force the runner back inside. He has a very good tackling ability, whether that’s out in space or in traffic. Displays a good range to attack the ball in the flats from deep safety position. Shows very good acceleration and vision to sack the quarterback when asked to blitz from the safety position.
However, there are some areas in which Kamren Kinchens could improve, too. He displays an adequate awareness to locate receivers when in zone coverage. However, he will let the occasional receiver slip past him and out into the open field. Shows a tendency to bite on routes early, opening up the deep field for the receiver. When pass rushing at the line of scrimmage, he has shown inconsistencies with being able to locate running backs that sneak out into the flats. When outside the numbers in coverage, will occasionally lose sight of runners up the middle of the field. At the point of attack, he can struggle to read and attack the RPO.
Recruiting Bio
Kamren Kinchens graduated from Northwestern High School in Miami, Florida. Won three consecutive 5A state championships in high school from 2017-2019. Out of high school, He had an average three-star ranking, although On3 and Rivals had him ranked as a four-star prospect. Rivals had his highest ranking, listing him 189th overall, as well as the 13th overall safety in the country. He scored an 89.90 in the On3 Industry Ranking, which was good enough for 350th nationally.
Kamren Kinchens officially received an offer from the University of Miami in February of 2019. However, he also had offers from LSU, Ohio State, and Florida state, along with other top programs in the country. Miami was by far his biggest suitor, with a commitment coming in July of 2020. He signed his letter of intent in December of 2020, with an early enrollment in January of 2021.
He has an estimated NIL worth of $335,000.
Accolades
- 2023 Bronco Nagurski Trophy Preseason Watch List
- 2022 First-Team All-American by Sporting News and Associated Press
- 2022 First-Team All-ACC
2023 S Rankings
#1
Andrew Mukuba
S – Clemson
#2
Calen Bullock
S – Southern California
#3
Javon Bullard
S – Georgia
#4
Demani Richardson
S – Texas A&M
