6. KYLER FACKRELL | Utah State 6050|245 lbs|5SR Mesa, Ariz. (Mesa) 11/25/1991 (age 24) #9
YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF GRADE 2nd Round 2011: Redshirted MEASUREABLES Arm: 33 | Hand: 10 1/8 | Wingspan: 80 2012: (13/13) 87 8.0 3.0 1 COMBINE 40-YD: 4.72 | 10-YD: 1.61 | 20-YD: 2.75 | BP: 15 | VJ: 34.5 | BJ: 10’01” 2013: (14/14) 82 13.0 5.0 2 PRO DAY N/A 2014: (1/1) 2 0.0 0.0 0 PRONUNCIATION Kie-ler // Fack-rull 2015: (13/13) 82 15.0 4.0 2 Total: (41/41) 253 36.0 12.0 5
BACKGROUND: A no-star athlete recruit out of high school, Fackrell received some attention from FCS-level schools, but no FBS offers until Utah State entered the picture late in the process – also an all-region basketball and volleyball player in high school. After redshirting on defense in 2011, he earned a starting role as a redshirt freshman and recorded 87 tackles, 8.0 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks to earn First Team All-WAC and Freshman All-America honors in 2012. Fackrell started all 14 games as a sophomore in 2013 and finished with 82 tackles, 13.0 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks, earning Second Team All-WAC honors. He tore the ACL in his right knee in the 2014 season opener, which put him on the shelf for the rest of the season. Fackrell returned healthy in 2015 as a senior and led the team with 15.0 tackles for loss, adding 82 tackles and 4.0 sacks to earn First Team All-MWC honors. He accepted his invitation to the 2016 Senior Bowl.
STRENGTHS: Tall, long-levered frame…worked hard to develop his muscle and limb strength – was only 200 pounds when he arrived at Utah State…loose athlete with smooth redirection skills and long strides to cover a lot of ground…lateral quickness to sidestep blocks or string plays to the outside…active rusher and quick to read, adjust his angle and close – blockers don’t have an answer for his stunts or loops in space…uses his length to engage and lock out…looks natural in reverse and has experience in coverage – offers athletic versatility and natural ballskills (eight passes defended and four interceptions in his career)…played on special teams coverages in college, including one blocked kick…humble and hard-working, but also feisty and competitive – singled out as the leader of the defense by his head coach…football junkie who already works and prepares like a professional…football bloodlines – father (Darrell) played defensive end at Utah State (and mother was a an Aggies cheerleader)…squeaky-clean boy scout off the field with a compassionate, mature nature – married (Elizabeth) with a one-year old daughter (Delaney)…highly productive with 253 tackles and 36.0 tackles for loss over 41 career starts.
WEAKNESSES: Lean-muscled body type with lanky bulk…not a forceful player at the point of attack and needs to develop his take-on strength to push through the shoulder of blockers…plays tall and too easily caught up in the crowd – quick hands, but shed technique and block recognition requires fine-tuning…needs to better break down and finish in space…long-legged mover, leading to choppy steps and lost balance in short-areas…inconsistent backfield vision and anticipation, which leads to overaggressive tendencies…older prospect and will be a 25-year old NFL rookie…missed all of the 2014 season due to an ACL tear in his right knee (Aug. 2014).
SUMMARY: A three-year starter, Fackrell lined up as an edge rusher and outside linebacker in Utah State’s 3-4 base, almost always standing up and playing on both the left and right sides of the formation – was a jack-of-all-trades defender who rushed and dropped in coverage. He is a tall, long-armed and flexible athlete with range and closing burst, doing his best work in space because he’s not a power player – has ballskills and would be a very intriguing tight end prospect. Fackrell can be too easily controlled at the point of attack and needs to develop his take-on strength to better dispose of blockers, but the competitive toughness is there. He has above average intangibles and you won’t find anyone who says something negative about him as a person. Fackrell isn’t an explosive player, but flows with great effort in pursuit and offers functional versatility to be an every down player, ideally suited in a 3-4 scheme.
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