Ourlads' Profile:
2020 Guide: What Ourlads' Scouting Services said about KENNETH MURRAY: Oklahoma, 6024 241 4.53. Junior entry, three-year starter, Missouri City, TX. Third-team All- America and first-team All-Big 12. Quick twitch linebacker with sideline to sideline range. Can run down ball carriers and make plays in space. An aggressive run defender who can be a violent tackler with strike and wrap. Doesn’t miss often. Normally instinctive to fit inside gaps and has steadily improved in this area each season. Slips blocks on the move and is tough to block in space as a result. When he gets a good read on his key he is an explosive downhill reactor making several tackles behind the line. Sudden reacting to the alley. Changes direction quickly and if out of position recovers well. Can spy and match backs out of the backfield and has the speed to cover up the field. Chases down flat routes and can make the play. As a zone defender has a burst to close on receivers and limit yards after the catch. Often used on inside and outside blitzes and can be disruptive in the backfield both on runs and passes. Can be overaggressive and take himself out of a play. Inline take-on ability is a little inconsistent as he needs better hand use versus straight on blocks. Has taken some false steps in coverage which can hinder his break on the ball. Not an outstanding ball reactor. Most often makes tackles after the catch. At his best as a run defender but he has coverage tools that will need to be refined at the next level. Has improved in all areas each season and still has upside. Has the athletic ability of a three down linebacker and should go high. 2019 stats: 102 T, 17 TFL, 4 sacks, 4 PBU, 5 QBH. OSR:1/17. First round. (A-32 3/4, H-9 1/2, BP-21, SS-DNP).