Continuing our draft watch series, let's take a look at senior cornerback Kyle Wilson from Boise State.
The Texans primary needs entering the 2010 draft are at running back, free safety, interior offensive lineman, defensive tackle and cornerback assuming Dunta Robinson leaves in free agency.
Wilson is shooting up the charts thanks to a great week at Mobile.
NFL Network's Mike Mayock and Corey Chavous were touting Wilson during practice last week, noting his quickness in and out of breaks and physical play. Wilson is also an excellent punt returner.
Rob Rang and Chad Reuter from cbssports.com had this to say about Wilson while at Mobile:
"Reuter characterized Boise State's Kyle Wilson as being the star at the position Monday (Jan 25) and the former Bronco only helped himself further with another strong performance. Blessed with great foot quickness, balance and the acceleration to catch up when beaten on a double-move, Wilson is gaining momentum here to be considered the best cover corner of this senior class and a potential first-round pick. However, if he hopes to achieve that status, he'll need to prove more willing to come up in run support than he has been throughout much of his career in the WAC." - Rob Rang, January 27, 2010
Watch Wilson closely at the scouting combine in late February. He could end up being one of the top two or three corners in the draft and given the current momentum, could end up with a third quartile first round grade (17-23rd overall). Or not.
Kyle Wilson, CB Boise State (projection and position rank from nfldraftscout.com)
