Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt has high praise for South Carolina DL Javon Kinlaw
One of the best defenders in the SEC (and in the entire country) this year has been South Carolina DL Javon Kinlaw.
The big, strong defensive lineman has been a one-man wrecking ball on some plays, creating chaos in opposing backfields. Because of that ability, he’s getting some legitimate first-round buzz in regards to the 2020 NFL Draft.
On Wednesday, Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt said Kinlaw is one of the best players he’s seen in a while:
#Vols coach Jeremy Pruitt on South Carolina senior DL Javon Kinlaw: “He’s as good as any football player I’ve seen in a long time."
— Wes Rucker (@wesrucker247) October 24, 2019
Pruitt isn’t wrong. Kinlaw already has a career-high 5 sacks this season. Look at the strength and agility Kinlaw shows on this sack against Alabama:
Javon Kinlaw bull rush. pic.twitter.com/MGI1s9rJbZ
— Derrik Klassen (@QBKlassClips) October 23, 2019
Stopping Kinlaw will be a huge factor in Saturday’s game between the Vols and Gamecocks. Who will have the edge? Tune in to the SEC Network at 4 p.m. Eastern time to find out.