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NFL Draft 2017: Top 5 draft prospects from Washington Football

By Jerran Anderson

Oct 8, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) catches a touchdown pass during the second quarter in a game against the University of Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) catches a touchdown pass during the second quarter in a game against the University of Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 3, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Kevin King (20) points to the stands after making a tackle for a loss against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second quarter at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Kevin King (20) points to the stands after making a tackle for a loss against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second quarter at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /

Cornerback Kevin King was probably the most active cornerback of the Washington Huskies’ defense in 2016. He led the team in pass breakups with 13 and also had two interceptions, tied for second among the other Huskies’ players from their vaunted secondary. He enters this year’s NFL Draft class a bit on the underrated side of things.

King has 4.43 40-yard dash speed to go with 6-foot-3 height, a rarity at the cornerback position. He recorded 44 total tackles (26 solo, 18 assisted) and 3.5 tackles for loss out the Huskies’ secondary last season.

He started in all 14 games for the Huskies in 2016, earning All-Pac-12 honorable mention honors. He’s a playmaking corner with height and reasonable size at 200 pounds.

King posted the second-highest vertical leap at the NFL Combine (39.5″) and displayed his quickness in the three-cone drill, 20-yard shuttle and 60-yard shuttle. He’s currently projected to be a first or second round pick.

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