This player did not record a RAS either due to injury, choice, or due to metrics not being recorded. School: South Carolina Position: Defensive Tackle Class: Senior Height: 6’6″ Weight: 302 Projected Draft Round: 1-3 Scouting Report: Ideal length, height, strength and speed to become a dominant interior pass rusher at the next level. Posted in Inside the 49ers Tagged 49ers, Javon Kinlaw, NFL Draft [16] He was named Pepsi Rookie of the Week for his performance against the Rams. Kinlaw started 10 games his first season with the Gamecocks in 2017 and had 20 tackles, which included 2.0 tackles for a loss. Explosive upper-body strength to extend his arms and shed blockers. Javon Kinlaw projects as a starting defensive tackle at the NFL level. MLB releases 2021 regular-season schedule, Raptors to play rest of ’21 home games in Tampa, Reports: Red Sox trading Andrew Benintendi to Royals, Russell Wilson: Next team odds for Seahawks QB, NBA to Mark Cuban, teams: Play the national anthem, 2020 NFL Draft Profile: Grant Delpit, S, LSU Tigers. Javon Kinlaw (born 3 October 1997) is an American football defensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). As a senior, Kinlaw was even better, totaling 35 tackles with six sacks and two passes defended. 14.. [7][8], Kinlaw was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft with the 14th overall pick. 49ers first-round pick Javon Kinlaw, shown before a South Carolina game. To end his collegiate career, Kinlaw dominated at the Senior Bowl and was the best player in Mobile. He even managed to drop 40 pounds which helped him see more playing time. Dan Quinn has all he needs to know on Javon Kinlaw, thanks to Gamecocks coach. He played college football at South Carolina, and was drafted by the 49ers in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft This Month in Sports Reference However, his upside is immense, and his selection will generate plenty of excitement. Javon Kinlaw, defensive lineman, South Carolina ... be on time for weights and stuff like that. Javon Kinlaw, IDL, South Carolina Another year has gone by without Atlanta finding an appropriate running mate for defensive tackle Grady Jarrett. Make no mistake, Kinlaw is raw, with some of his mistakes nearly as glaring as his highlights. Javon Kinlaw stands out as top prospect on Day 1 at 2020 Senior Bowl. Javon Kinlaw (born 3 October 1997) is an American football defensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). The Senior Bowl is a very necessary part of the draft evaluation process for a number of reasons. ... 324-pound DT for quite some time now. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter. News & Analysis. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Scouting Report: Javon Kinlaw. If the football public wasn’t fully aware of Kinlaw before the Senior Bowl, they were after he dominated early practices with arguably the best performance of the week to bolster his first-round stock. Getting The Call | Javon Kinlaw live Reaction To Getting Drafted By The 49ers#javonkinlaw #49ers #nfldraft [6] Kinlaw returned to South Carolina for his senior season in 2019. That came after a senior season in which he earned first-team AP All-America honors (35 tackles, six sacks). Knocked to the ground too often for a player of his talent. Former South Carolina defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw has stood out as the best prospect at the 2020 Senior Bowl. Kinlaw is a better athlete than football player at this point, too often rushing blindly upfield and leaving himself vulnerable to savvy play-callers who take advantage of his aggression. Chris Jones, Kansas City Chiefs — The team willing to invest an early draft pick in Kinlaw could be handsomely rewarded as the Chiefs were with their gamble on the 6-6, 310-pound Jones with the 37th pick of the 2016 draft. Among the more explosive players in the country but lacks functional football strength, at times, by losing the leverage battle and failing to protect his chest. [15] In Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams, Kinlaw intercepted a pass thrown by Jared Goff and returned it for a 27-yard touchdown during the 23–20 win. [10] The 14th overall pick was acquired originally from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the 49ers traded down with the first round pick (13th overall) they originally acquired in the DeForest Buckner trade. He's South Carolina's most decorated defender, but is he a little underrated? Now they're playing like men on a mission, "He's a 49er! Kinlaw can 1-gap or 2-gap with equal success at the NFL level given his elite toolkit, and his potential as a pass-rusher is sky-high. If the Falcons draft Javon Kinlaw, ... 40 time: 4.39. 49ers select DL Javon Kinlaw with the No. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account. He spent his first season at Jones County Community College (Miss. ), and he matured after arriving at South Carolina in 2018, dropping 40 pounds from his time in JC. 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Kinlaw spent part of his childhood homeless in Washington, D.C. after immigrating from Trinidad and Tobago with his mother and two siblings. The San Francisco selected South Carolina defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw ... "He's a do-your-job prospect with the strength to handle an odd-front nose and could be a long-time ... ran a 40 … Plays with blinders on and is susceptible to delays like draws and screens running right past him. Latest on San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN By Michael Renner Jan 22, 2020. She made Kinlaw an offer. [12], In Week 10 against the New Orleans Saints, Kinlaw recorded his first career sack on quarterback Taysom Hill during the 27–13 loss. [11] He signed his four-year rookie contract with the team on 26 June 2020. 14 pick of the 2020 NFL Draft (4:40) HQ's NFL Crew breaks down the 49ers' selection of Javon Kinlaw in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. [17], San Francisco 49ers first-round draft picks, "Top NFL Draft pick Javon Kinlaw was once homeless but will soon have a multimillion-dollar payday", "Trini born NFL star says he was homeless", "Once homeless, South Carolina's Javon Kinlaw found new lease on life through football", Welcome back, Javon: Gamecocks get Kinlaw back in the fold, "Here's Javon Kinlaw: South Carolina defensive lineman ready to live up to star billing". NFL Draft 2020: Deebo Samuel told Javon Kinlaw that he'd join 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area. Kinlaw, who was the youngest of his three brothers, and only 10 years old at the time, experienced periods of homelessness and while there were brief stints with family friends, the comfort of knowing where shelter may have come from was a week-to-week unknown. Kinlaw showed plug-and-play starting potential for the NFL, overwhelming the all-star offensive linemen. Site Last Updated: Monday, January 18, 7:37AM Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Javon Kinlaw was drafted by 49ers with pick 14 in round 1 in the 2020 NFL Draft out of South Carolina. In their stead is mostly unproven defensive line talent in a system that counts on big bodies to both eat blocks and create pressure on the quarterback. Endured a tough upbringing, including numerous moves and brief homelessness. He played college football at South Carolina, and was drafted by the 49ers in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Every time he passed a section of his GED work, her husband, Greg, would give him a driving lesson on their 40-acre property not far … He’s the type of risky player a team like the 49ers, coming off a 13-3 season, can afford to develop. He had a recorded height of 6051 that season, recorded as XYYZ where X is feet, YY is inches, and Z is eighths of an inch. It shouldn't be that hard — Atlanta does need someone with sufficient size as Jarrett is limited to playing under tackle given his frame — but it has been for the Falcons, who just can't get another pass-rusher from the interior. "South Carolina's Javon Kinlaw came back for one more special season, and he's having it", Two Gamecocks turned down the NFL. Javon Kinlaw: I’m big, but that doesn’t mean anything at this level originally appeared on Pro Football Talk Originally published August 19, 2020, 4:59 AM TRENDING [4] In his first year at South Carolina in 2017, he played in all 13 games with 10 starts and had 20 tackles. Appears to be just scratching the surface of his potential. 1 of 3. At 364 pounds, ... (7-9) – Javon Kinlaw, DT, ... Blacklock ran the 40-yard dash in 4.9 seconds at the scouting combine. Sign me up! Kinlaw’s build, hand power and linear explosiveness make him an ideal B-gap defender in … [1][2] He attended Goose Creek High School in Goose Creek, South Carolina. Kinlaw is dangerous in the pass rush. Are you a Stathead, too? Becton was the talk of the combine with his 40-yard dash time. 40 time: 4.80e OVERVIEW Nov 9, 2019; Columbia, SC, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw (3) before the start of the first quarter against the Appalachian State Mountaineers at Williams-Brice Stadium. The proverbial bull in a china shop as a rusher, ripping, spinning and slicing his way through contact to wreak havoc. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A freakish talent, Kinlaw boasts an exceptional combination of size and raw athletic ability. Inconsistencies regarding Kinlaw's leverage and pass rush moves limit his ceiling as a one-on-one winner as an interior pass rusher, but by moving him around the line and sticking him in gaps, you'll get quality pass rush ability in Year 1. Get the best of ESPN sent to your inbox The ESPN Daily delivers the biggest sports news and moments every weekday. [5] In 2018, he started all 12 games and had 38 tackles and 4.5 sacks. This was Kinlaw's first career interception and touchdown. All Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Javon Kinlaw He had three-year totals of 93 tackles (18 for loss), 10.5 sacks and 10 pass break-ups. The 49ers moved back from their initial first-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft on Thursday night, and still ended up with a premium prospect in South Carolina defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw at No. Defensive tackle, South Carolina Gamecocks 6-5, 315 40 time: 4.80e. Rare initial burst for a man of his size, consistently surprising opponents with his explosive start off the snap. Kinlaw sat out after two days at the Senior Bowl due to a knee issue, which also kept him from participating at the NFL Scouting Combine. ... Tampa will have a hard time slowing down the Mahomes-Hill-Kelce triumvirate. [3], Kinlaw played one year at Jones County Junior College in 2016 before transferring to the University of South Carolina. [13] Kinlaw was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 18, 2020,[14] and activated on November 27. Landing Kinlaw would have been quite a coup regardless, but the additional fourth-round pick the 49ers added in trading back from the 13th pick to the 14th makes it an overwhelming success. Terrific effort in pursuit to the flanks and downfield, showing off his unique speed. But he has a chance to be a truly special player, and he’s only 22. I’d be shocked if Kinlaw offered anything in 2020 that comes close to what Buckner would have delivered. Kinlaw certainly would pick up the slack on early downs from the moment he steps on the field. Possesses the frame to suggest that he could handle 5-tech duties as a traditional 3-4 defensive end but is more of a penetrator than a block-eater at this point.