Kentucky CB.....24 yrs old
CB Kentucky
literally never heard of him
NFL.com:
Lindley was banged up some in his senior season (therefore production is down) but for the most part has been a durable defender for the University of Kentucky over his career. Lindley is a slender built player with great athleticism that was the Wildcats most active coverage defender. Not a physical run support player but is a willing tackler and leverages the ball well. Solid reactor in zone and man schemes to jump patterns and make plays on the ball. Lindley isn't an elite corner but has the tools to develop into a solid contributor as a corner in sub packages (nickel back) as well as special teams.
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Lindley has adequate size (he stands 6'0'' and 179 pounds), but it is his speed and technique which set the cornerback apart as one of the best in the nation. He has been clocked at 4.40 in the 40-yard-dash and he is almost always in perfect position defending the pass, whether it's against the deep ball or a short route. Lindley's experience is hard to beat, and his durability was never an issue until this season's ankle injury.
He has the ability to be a shutdown corner at the next level, but he is not quite as fast nor as physical (especially at the line of scrimmage) as the NFL's best cornerbacks. He also has not done a ton in the offseason to help his draft stock, whereas a host of other players at his position are on the rise. Lindley ran a 4.53 at the combine and times of 4.50 and 4.51 at Kentucky's pro day. That's decent, but not fast enough to make up for a relative lack of size. As such, Lindley will probably slip beyond the third round of the upcoming draft.
I heard them talking about him earlier this week on NFL radio and they said he was a second round talent before this season and then got banged up quite a bit.
Apparently he set the SEC record for passes defended.
Strengths: Nice height being listed at 6 feet tall ... Very solid timed speed ... Receivers simply have a tough time getting away from him because he is a master at press man coverage ... Great athleticism and recovery speed ... Outstanding ball skills ... Reliable wrap-up tackler who gets the job done ... Smooth backpedal with fluid hips ... Seems to have a knack for forcing and recovering fumbles ... Quick break on the ball.
Weaknesses: Needs to add on about 12-15 pounds of bulk to be able to get physical at the jam in the NFL ... Less impressive player in zone coverage ... Needs to improve versus the run; do a better job of taking on a block ... Hand use must be improved at the line of scrimmage.
Summary: Teams that run press man coverage will really like his skill set, and Tampa-2 bases will see him as an awkward fit ... Makes a lot of big plays at crucial points in big games, and this is what separates good corners from great corners.
Player Comparison: Leigh Bodden. Bodden is one of the best press man corners in the NFL with outstanding ball skills. Lindley has a similar frame as well.
Agility: Has fluid, loose hips that he can open up with ease and run with receivers. Has some change of direction issues and loses some ground against quick receivers.
Ball Skills: Average hands, at best. Dropped several interceptions as a junior and sophomore. . Was highly productive during his career in pass breakups. Don't expect a lot of interceptions from Lindley, but he does make a lot of plays on the ball.
Body Control: Needs to get coached up some in this area of the game. Doesn't always time his jumps well and will be burned by good high-point receivers.
Instincts: Recognition skills are solid. Reads the quarterback's eyes well as a play develops. Is only average at getting his head around when the ball is in the air.
Man coverage: Has a frame built for man coverage. Lindley possesses good height and arm length that allows him to make plays on the ball. Does a really good job in staying low in his backpedal. Struggles some jamming receivers at the line and can be pushed around. Can be disruptive in this area breaking up routes.
Pursuit: Against screen passes, Lindley moves up the field really well. Does an excellent job working around blockers.
Speed: Shows good straight-line speed. Has solid recovery speed but he tends to be a little slow closing.
Tackling: A willing player versus the run, but he's not a very good tackler. If he adds more strength, particularly in his upper body, he'll get better here.
Zone coverage: Uses his ability to read a quarterback in zone coverage. Can quickly make a play on the ball, so long as it's coming straight at him. Anticipates routes nicely.
Final word: Much like Sam Bradford of Oklahoma, Lindley is a player who would have been better served coming out a year early. He was given a second-round grade by the NFL Draft Advisory Committee last season, but returned to try and boost his stock.
Instead, Lindley had an off year while he battled a high ankle sprain. He missed four full games and spent the rest of the season less than 100 percent. The injury greatly limited Lindley's mobility, especially off the line of scrimmage.
But as a junior, Lindley showed he has talent. He has the most interceptions in Kentucky history and has made plays on a lot of balls during his career.
As a senior, Lindley was able to add more bulk, getting up to 179 pounds. He'll have to continue to get stronger because he can be pushed around at the line.
Grayshirted his first year at Kentucky.
seems like he probably would have been there at one of the 120 picks but i like it...anytime you get a guy that can be a man corner the type that can be on an island i think its a good get
Actually seems like a good pick. I admit I know nothing about him, but just from what people have written, they could have done worse.
Needed a corner. Always glad when they draft a guy from the SEC instead of the slow big ten.
i like it because theres no doubt what he is...theres no talk of is he a safety or a corner...is he only a nickel or dime guy...would work best in the slot...would work well in a certain coverage scheme....
nope this guy is a outside man on man cornerback
Quote from: ice grillin you on April 24, 2010, 10:43:24 AM
seems like he probably would have been there at one of the 120 picks but i like it...anytime you get a guy that can be a man corner the type that can be on an island i think its a good get
Yeah, I don't know anything about the guy... but based on his reports, he seems to fit the type of CB the Eagles employ. I'm cool with it.
look test FAIL
more like trevard lindsay, AMIRITE?
I wanted a white cornerback here.
McShay just called him a reach...cut him now. Lol at almost anybody (except Keenan Clayton) being a reach in the fourth round.
Quote from: Drunkmasterflex on April 26, 2010, 04:19:36 PM
McShay just called him a reach...cut him now. Lol at almost anybody (except Keenan Clayton) being a reach in the fourth round.
Te'o-Nesheim would've been a reach in the fourth. farging tell me otherwise.
Trevard, Keenan, Clay, Riley.
Yep. It's a peewee soccer team. Who's bringing the orange wedges?