Tyree Kinnel, S, Michigan #23
5111, 215, 4.56
Notes: Last name is pronounced like ‘dog kennel.’ From Huber Heights, OH. Contributed on special teams and as a reserve free safety as a freshman in 2015, playing in 8 games and recording 2 tackles. Played in all 13 games at safety and on special teams, posting 17 tackles, 1 TFL and 1 FF in 2016. Became starter and had 70 tackles, 5.5 TFL, 1 sack, 9 PBU and 2 INT (28 yards and 1 TD) in 2017.
Positives: Plays the ball well. Good hands. Solid open-field tackler. Not afraid of contact. Even-keeled temperament. Focused. Understands and plays within the system. Seldom out of position. Aggressive on run support. Can blitz off the edge. Can cover in the slot and run with receivers. Shows up and makes plays in all phases.
Negatives: Lacks great height or true eye-catching physical traits. Does not possess elite man-to-man cover skills.
Summary: Steady, consistent and dependable.
