Khalen Saunders, DT, Western Ilinois

Waterbear · 2019-02-26T21:14:42-08:00

I haven't seen much talk about this guy. He seems like a perfect fit for this scheme. I like Jones a lot but I think this guy could actually be better. He's a perfect fit for our NT up the field penetrating style defense and was one of the more impressive players in the Senior Bowl to me. One of the most athletic NT I have ever seen. If he lasts until the 4th-5th round I think we should take a long look at him. Western Illinois DT Khalen Saunders is 320 lbs and can backflip 🤯(via @AdamSchefter)pic.twitter.com/08dJH4pcji— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 16, 2019Name: Khalen SaundersStatus: GROWN MAN pic.twitter.com/F6XwpOTAr7— Carter Donnick (@CDonScouting) January 24, 2019.@WIUfootball DT Khalen Saunders (@khalenNOTkaylen) had a monster week at the @SeniorBowl – in addition to becoming a father! Eats double teams & athletic to make plays down LOS. Light footed dancing panda iDL. Even stood him up off the edge vs ND State at 320lbs! pic.twitter.com/mwZRs1CQyO— NFL Films (@NFLFilms) January 28, 2019

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Feb 26, 2019 at 9:15 PM

Heroism
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Yes, me likey.

Feb 26, 2019 at 10:11 PM

jersey49er
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About time he was posted, he's the Vernon Butler of this class..

[ Edited by jersey49er on Feb 26, 2019 at 10:13 PM ]

Feb 26, 2019 at 11:53 PM

49ers808
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Oh yeah WB, this guy did great at the Senior bowl and definitely one of if not the most athletic I've ever seen at that size. A Jones and Saunders rotation would be awesome

Feb 27, 2019 at 5:57 AM

illinois9er
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Pretty cool, Western is about 40 minutes from my house lol.

Mar 3, 2019 at 1:55 PM

Heroism
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This dude is insanely nimble for 324 lbs.

Mar 3, 2019 at 1:58 PM

Waterbear
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Originally posted by Heroism:
This dude is insanely nimble for 324 lbs.

Where you think he goes? I would be so freaking happy if we drafted him.

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