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Shilo Keo
Overview
At under 6 feet tall but a solid 215 pounds, Keo looks the part of a future NFL defensive back. He did a little bit of everything with the Vandals, as Keo's ability to impact the game as a big-hitter and ball-hawk on defense as well as a special teams defender and returner made him a WAC standout from the beginning.
He has flaws in his game that could be exposed against NFL speed. A team will fall in love with his toughness and leadership and take a gamble on him in the late rounds. To make it in the pro game, Keo will need to impress early on special teams and convince a club that his penchant for big plays make up for his lack of ideal agility and speed in coverage.
Analysis
Positives: Good bulk and strength for the position. Physical defender who isn't afraid to stick in his nose in the pile. Good team defender. Willing to take out the legs of charging offensive linemen and trust his teammates to make the easy tackle. Can be a physical tone-setter across the middle, providing heavy hits to unsuspecting receivers and backs. Enough athleticism to stick with most backs and tight ends in coverage. Versatile, gutty performer whose leadership on and off the field is respected by his teammates. Two-time team captain (2009, 2010) and served as the Special Teams captain in 2008. Strong special teams performer.
Negatives: Might lack the athleticism to handle coverage responsibilities in the NFL. Is a tough defender, but isn't particularly instinctive and doesn't possess the fluidity and straight-line speed to mask his lack of awareness. Can lay the big hit on an unsuspecting ballcarrier, but to do so generally has to leave his feet and has a tendency to duck his head and rely on the collision to knock the ballcarrier to the ground, rather than wrapping his arms securely.
Willing to take out the legs of charging offensive linemen and trust his teammates to make the easy tackle.
#1 he is a football player, kinda of the common theme in Wade Phillips first draft as defensive coordinator. He will do what he's told when he's told not questions asked.
my eval too, I am aware of him but not on my board. Hope he plays STOn the fence. I like going to the safety position, but I am not a fan of Keo. While he is an effort guy, he is not physically gifted. He tops out as a ST/backup guy.
EDIT- Again, typing too fast. I left the "h" off of his name. Shiloh Keo
Wait a minute. SOmeone who watched the combine chime in. Keo is the guy that all the announcers were talking about as playing 120%. If this is the kid I'm thinking about he will bring more effort than anyone on the roster. I hope this is the same guy.
Wait a minute. SOmeone who watched the combine chime in. Keo is the guy that all the announcers were talking about as playing 120%. If this is the kid I'm thinking about he will bring more effort than anyone on the roster. I hope this is the same guy.
Yes. This is THAT guy.
Even though I didn't have him rated as high as some other guys at this spot, I'm still psyched that we got him because it's THAT guy.
it will not take him long to become a fan favorite, people will look back @ this thread & laugh
Wasn't that the guy Deion Sanders really liked during the drils in the combine?
Yes he liked his foot work and instincts. Thought he had a chance to cover better than expected becasue of those two things.
This guy does not fit the mold Vance Joseph's twin safeties (twin responsibilities).
Yep but that is what I prefer in a strong. I don't want to watch him chase someone down from behind. This guy is a "go forward"player who will attack the TE or RB reaching the second level.He can cover short areas because of that, but I dont want/feel comfortable with him covering over long distances. Now, he is great in goal-line situations.
Yep but that is what I prefer in a strong. I don't want to watch him chase someone down from behind. This guy is a "go forward"player who will attack the TE or RB reaching the second level.
This guy does not fit the mold Vance Joseph's twin safeties (twin responsibilities).
Positives: Thickly built with natural mass - bench-pressed 225 pounds 24 times at the Combine. Drops downhill hard and craves contact. Understands run fits and is a solid tackler. Surprisingly good feet and short-area quickness - tested the best of any safety in the short shuttle (3.9 seconds) and 3-cone drill (6.55 seconds) at the Combine. Intense competitor. Good football temperament. Football-smart. Has a special-teams coverage mentality and good run strength.
Negatives: Has short arms and does not have a cut physique - carrying a soft midsection and nearly 20 percent body fat, easily the highest of any defensive back at the Combine. Tight-hipped with below-average speed and suddenness. Limited range and cover skills. Does not intimidate physically. Average leaping ability. Instincts and diagnostic skills are just average - freelances too much, takes chances and gives up some big plays. Has a sense of entitlement that could rub some people the wrong way.
Summary: Tightly wound, physical, intense downhill safety best utilized as an extra linebacker in the box. Is not as athletic or as well-conditioned as Ravens ’08 third-rounder Tom Zbikowski but similarly projects as an effective run defender and core special-teams player.
how much speed will he pick up if he gets his bodyfat down? if he wants to play at next level he will have to get in shape.
prob go from 4.7 to 4.5-4.6 i imagine, thats a lot of weight holding ya back.
This thread is beginning to get funny.
Not to mention that fat will turn to muscle.
Not sure it works quite that way....... but yes, his overall conditioning should improve under the supervision of a NFL conditioning program.
It doesn't. But it's the thought that counts.