Jayron Kearse, S, Clemson. Ranked #145 overall on the 2016 consensus board (Round 5 projection); Minnesota drafted him in Round 7, pick 244.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
51ROLE PLAYER
| Yr | Team | W-L | INT | PD | TKL | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '18 | MIN | 8-7 | — | 2 | 15 | 21% | 21 |
| '19 | MIN | 10-6 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 29% | 27 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 1 | 8 | 33 | 26% | 24 | |
| '20 | DET | 5-11 | — | 2 | 33 | 66% | 52 |
| '21 | DAL | 12-5 | 2 | 10 | 57 | 94% | 78 |
| '22 | DAL | 12-5 | 1 | 5 | 51 | 88% | 66 |
| '23 | DAL | 12-5 | 1 | 4 | 41 | 83% | 62 |
| Career | — | 5 | 29 | 215 | 77% | 51 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| '18 | MIN | 54% | 241 |
| '19 | MIN | 57% | 222 |
| '20 | DET | 27% | 80 |
| '21 | DAL | 7% | 32 |
| '22 | DAL | 1% | 4 |
| '23 | DAL | 0% | 1 |
| Career | 24% | 580 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All S in the 2016 draft class.
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Context
Height
6'4"
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Frame profile.
Weight
216 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
34.25"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.625"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All S in the 2016 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.62 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
31.5"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
124"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
7.06 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
N/A
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
16 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Projected as a Round 5 pick, Jayron Kearse fell to Round 7 on draft day — then went on to outperform 99% of Ss from the 2016 draft class.