S Rankings: Kamren Kinchens

As we review the S rankings, players have had the opportunity to raise their stock and move up the rankings. Before we jump into Kam Kinchens, here’s a few reminders about the rankings themselves:

• The rankings will be updated throughout the season.
• Players who have not played college football are not eligible for the rankings.
• Players are graded on their college ability, not their pro potential.
• We are judging players on their film, production and physical tools.

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Miami safety, Kamren Kinchens flashed as a true freshman in 2021. He earned playing time early in his career and saw his role increase as the season progressed. Kinchens has only gotten better over the course of his sophomore season. He had a huge performance in a 35 – 14 win at Georgia Tech in which he intercepted three passes. For the season Kinchens has recorded 39 tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss, 4 pass breakups, 6 interceptions and a touchdown through ten games. The promising young star is making his mark in the Hurricanes secondary.

Kinchens plays with great instincts and play recognition. He shows a good understanding of offensive concepts. He recognizes what he is looking at pre-snap and reacts well to the play as it develops. Kinchens has great instincts as well, showing a feel for the football in coverage. He anticipates the play well and is able to make big plays as a result. Kinchens is a play-maker in the secondary who shows the big play ability to be great.

The 5’11” 202 lb Kinchens is a play-maker, but also shows the fundamentals needed to be a safety. He recognizes run plays as well as passing concepts and puts himself in great position to make the tackle. Kinchens is an excellent tackler in space. He has great technique and finishes tackles through the ball carrier. His tackling ability makes him an asset in run support and after the catch on pass plays. His ability to be a complete defender makes him invaluable in the secondary.

Kamren Kinchens has become a key player in the Miami secondary as he has developed. He has the feel and recognition to make game changing plays. He is a true safety who is a sure tackler but also has the ball skills to make the momentum changing plays. Kinchens has become more steady as the season has gone on and is one of the most complete safeties in college football.

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