Keith Khalil SCOUTING REPORT: STRENGTHS
Outstanding on reach blocks, showing good initial quickness and flexibility to seal the backside. He’s a heady player who is quick to recognize and react to twists and stunts up front, and Keith shows a good sense of timing on combo blocks.
Dips shoulder and moves his feet to get outside leverage when needed. Strong and low coming out of his stance, effective in short-yardage situations.
Fires off the snap quickly, and he shows the flexibility to get out and seal on reach blocks. He’s at his best, however, in the phone booth.
In the run game, he plays with a mean streak and does a nice job generating a push at the initial point of attack. Keith can get outside and does a decent job landing blocks in space.
Coordinated when moving to the second level as a run blocker, capable of landing blocks on the move.
Fires out of his stance with a good pad level, consistently winning at the point of attack.
SCOUTING REPORT: WEAKNESSES
Tends to slip off blocks when going against bigger linemen, and Keith too often finishes plays on the ground.
Drops his head too often on contact, which causes problems against swim moves.
He's athletic and a pure left tackle whose high-hipped frame and waist bending might be exposed against pro rushers