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2012 NFL Draft quick report: G.J. Kinne, Tulsa

This year I wrote the player rankings and evaluations for the USA Today 2012 NFL Draft magazine. It’s on newsstands now and available online here. Leading up to the draft, I’ll be reprinting some of my quick reports here.

G.J. Kinne, Tulsa
Ht: 6’2, Wt: 234 pounds

Strengths: As tough of a quarterback as there is in this class. Kinne gives a great effort and can make a play with his feet. Nicely drops the ball in the bucket on deeper throws. Texas transfer, sat out 2008 due to transfer rules.

Weaknesses: While he improved as a thrower as a senior, Kinne tends to lock onto one receiver and not play the whole field. Doesn’t have a powerful arm and many of his passes wobble.

YEAR YARDS COMP. ATT. COMP % TD INT
2008 0 0 0 0 0 0
2009 2,732 210 345 60.9 22 10
2010 3,650 275 460 59.8 31 10
2011 3,090 247 390 63.3 28 12
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