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2023 NFL Draft Diamonds Scouting Report: Kenneth Horsey, OL, Kentucky

Kenneth Horsey possesses elite length and quality balance as an offensive lineman for the Kentucky Wildcats. Hula Bowl scout, Bryan Ault breaks down Horsey's strengths and weaknesses as an NFL Prospect in this article.
Kenneth Horsey possesses elite length and quality balance as an offensive lineman for the Kentucky Wildcats. Hula Bowl scout, Bryan Ault breaks down Horsey’s strengths and weaknesses as an NFL Prospect in this article.

Player Data

Name, Jersey #Kenneth Horsey, #68
School (Code)KYUN
DOB, Class Yr12-9-1999, Redshirt Senior
Height, Weight6042, 295
40 Yd Dash5.35
Arms, Hands3578, 1038
Position/DepthStarter
Honors/CaptainshipTeam Captain
Season Viewed (yr)2022
Games WatchedMSUN, OHYO, FLUN
Scout Name / DateBryan Ault / 10-4-2022

Per Year Stats (Most Recent First)

20225 GP (295 snaps)
202113 GP (847 snaps)
20208 GP (363 snaps)
20194 GP (39 snaps)
2018redshirt

Player Summary:

RS Sr. Starter at LT who likely moves to OG. Looks the part with a muscular and lengthy frame and thickness in his thighs, hamstrings, and glutes; to his credit, plays with good balance in both phases of the game. In pass protection, Kenneth is average, and as a run blocker he is below-average. Average pass protector who displays a good first step and does a good job of mirroring and keeping defenders between his feet. Displays good first punch while sliding in his lateral set and good recovery with his hands. Plays with a good, wide base and doesn’t get his feet caught out of position. Primary issue is his ability to anchor; will get walked back v. speed rushers, play on his toes, and struggles to handle spin moves. Would like to see him bend and sink his weight better, keeping his feet anchored to the ground. As a run blocker, he is below-average with streaky hand placement. Has a tough time latching onto defenders and sustaining blocks often because he is outside the pads. Slow to get leverage on inside zone runs. Does not fire forward off the LOS and block well at the second level. When pulling or moving on screens, struggles to locate and strike defenders in space. Not a good mauler or finisher; sometimes loafs and will let his defender in on the tackle instead of driving them off the ball and away from the play. Gets moved around in a pile instead of being a player they can run behind in short-yardage situations. Sometimes late to get out of his stance. Effort is too up-and-down.  

Scheme Fit:

OG.

Power Statement:

Kenneth is an average pass protector and below-average run blocker who needs to work on latching onto defenders and driving them off the ball. To his credit, he does a good job of staying off the ground and exhibits some strengths in pass protection. I would like to see him be more consistent, improve his hand placement, show ability to anchor, and play with higher effort.

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