One of the most polished centers in the country. Makes the offensive line calls, and is rarely wrong, on blitz pickups and blocking assignments. Plays with good leverage, and shows nice footwork. He's got a very balanced skill set, appearing to be just as solid in pass protection, as he is run blocking. Shows a ton of room for growth and potential.
NEGATIVES
Kalil came into the spring at 285 pounds, which is good, and he's bigger, but he still needs to grow, and get stronger, to play in the NFL. Doesn't have the strength at the point of attack, to handle nose tackles, and needs help in many blocking situation.
FINAL WORD
Probably the best lineman on the USC team, with all respect to Sam Baker. It appeared last year, he was going to be a really good college center, who would never be strong enough, or big enough to play in the NFL. He's come into this year heavier, and stronger, and he already plays with a nasty attitude, which is always a good thing. He's got room to grow, and will make an interesting developmental prospect.
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