Summary: With the 49th overall pick of the 2012 NFL Draft, the Chargers selected Kendall Reyes, Defensive Tackle from Connecticut. Projected by some as a late-1st round pick, he was definitely not a reach for the Chargers in the middle of the second round.
Take: While he did not impress scouts as a pass-rusher in his college career, a dominate performance in the Senior Bowl against some of the best offensive linemen in the country, changed the opinion of some scouts. He is 6'4 and weighs 299, and ran a 4.82 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. He is a hybrid pass-rusher and run-stopper. Not heavy enough to be a pure run stopper, nor a pure pass rusher, he could be a solid mix between the two. He has the quickness to be a pass-rusher at the next level, and if he uses his size, he could be very effective. Teammates and coaches alike have commented on his excellent character and work ethic, and so lack of effort should never be a problem. He is a very coachable player, and with his work ethic and quickness, he could find himself becoming a very productive pass rusher in the NFL. While he won't immediately start for the Chargers, he will get plenty of playing time in the Chargers front 3 as he will rotate with Jacques Cesaire, Vaughn Martin, Luis Castillo, and Corey Liuget.
Draft Grade: A-
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