Jayron Kearse

Kearse is the cousin of former NFL defensive back Phillip Buchanon and nephew of former Tennessee Titans pass rusher Jevon "The Freak" Kearse. Jayron Kearse closed out his career with a strong junior season as a second team All-ACC performer, setting career highs with 62 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and six passes defensed, and opted to forego his final year of eligibility. In 2014, he finished third on the team in tackles (60), second in passes defended (seven) and tied for first in interceptions (two) for the Tigers in 2014. He worked his way into the starting lineup as a true freshman in 2013 before becoming a full-time starter in 2014.

kearse has the bloodlines, imposing size and straight-line speed to join his family members as longtime nfl players. the junior is not yet the sum of his parts, occasionally over-running the action, but has the range and ball skills to project as an nfl centerfielder.

There aren't many safeties in the NFL with Kearse's size and skill-set, so his NFL projection will require a leap of faith for evaluators.

strengths

Kearse's athletic range, ball-skills and physical nature are why scouts are excited about his potential. Bigger than most wide receivers. Stands out with his tall, long and lanky body type at the position, covering a lot of ground due to his long strides.

bad habit of coasting and taking poor angles, which leads to chunk plays for the offense. needs to eliminate the wasted steps and play with more control. while tall, still filling out his lanky frame and adding bulk to his 6-4 body type.

IN OUR VIEW

cousin of former nfl cb phillip buchanon and nephew of former tennessee titans pass rusher jevon "the freak" kearse.

WEAKNESSES

has shown freakish speed to go along with a knack for turnovers and explosive hitting ability throughout his collegiate career. not afraid to hit and has shown the ability to anticipate routes.

NFL bloodlines

Rated as the No. 16 athlete in the nation by Rivals.com and 247Sports.com

No. 7 outside linebacker in the nation by Scout.com

top-300 All-American by PrepStar

area defensive player-of-the-year at South Fort Myers High School

helped his team to an 11-2 record as a senior

No. 15 athlete in the nation by MaxPreps

had 528 rushing yards and five touchdowns as a senior; averaged 12.3 yards per carry

averaged 18.9 yards per reception and scored five touchdowns

as a safety, he had 87 tackles, three sacks and an interception

had 1,600 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns as a junior

came to Clemson from the same high school as wide receiver Sammy Watkins

played in the Offense-Defense Bowl in Houston, Texas

coached by Grant Redhead

recruited by Tony Elliott.

His uncle, Jevon Kearse, was an All-America linebacker at Florida and an NFL All-Pro

his cousin, Phillip Buchanon, was a defensive back at Miami (Fla.) and played in the NFL

majoring in communication studies

born Feb. 11, 1994.

2015

interceptions
TD	AVG	YDS	INT
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