East-West Shrine Game Reviews: Kevin Koger

Submitted by Marley Nowell on

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/tony_pauline/01/17/shrine…

 

Kevin Koger, TE, Michigan -- Koger was lost for much of the past three seasons in a Michigan offense that had little use for a tight end, but he displayed NFL ability in a big way. Koger was a dominant blocker all practice long, stopping opponents dead in their tracks. He made a terrific 25-yard reception down the seam in scrimmage, displaying natural pass-catching skills. Koger lacks the foot speed to be a true downfield threat, but at a position that's thin on talent in April's draft, he could be the biggest sleeper of them all.

Tater

January 18th, 2012 at 2:54 PM ^

"Access denied" usually means that the thread contained something that was offensive, flame-worthy, or just plain stupid.  I didn't see the thread, but experience would indicate that there was inappropriate speculation of early departures in the thread.  Besides, if anyone wants to see a well-done chart, UMHoops usually has a great one on their site.  

I'm still enjoying the glow of last night's hard-fought victory over Sparty.  I can wait awhile to think about next year.

sundaybluedysunday

January 18th, 2012 at 2:55 PM ^

ESPN has a similar review of his performance up as well. Apparently he made the catch by out muscling a linebacker who was blanketing him. I really think that he's going to make a great 2nd or 3rd tight end for a team, and it's an exciting time for a TE to be going into the league as offensive coordinators all over the league are all realizing, "You mean these large men who can block DEs, can't be covered by LBs and are stronger than Safeties have actual value???"

LB

January 18th, 2012 at 3:11 PM ^

I know he will make the best of any opportunity. Dear NFL - if you need to find players who can face adversity and spit in it's face, see Michigan's graduating class, 2011.

Wolverine0056

January 18th, 2012 at 3:35 PM ^

Good to hear about Koger. If an NFL team takes a chance on him, he would definitely be one guy that would not blow it. I hope he is able to latch on a team and at least play second team tight end.

switch26

January 18th, 2012 at 4:23 PM ^

Mcshay was saying that Hemingway was upping his draft stock quite a bit with his play during the past wk as well

bacon1431

January 18th, 2012 at 4:32 PM ^

If he can get his hands to be more consistent, he could be a decent NFL TE. Good backup IMO. Has made some spectacular catches, but also seems to drop some routine ones. Would have been great to see him in a pro-style offense his entire career. But he's a Michigan Man through-and-through. Best of luck to him.

MSHOT92

January 18th, 2012 at 8:17 PM ^

agree...as he is a local kid it's great to hear he has a chance to utilize what he stuck around for. I know he had a lot of dissappointment while at UM but this is a chance for him to make a great NFL player of himself...he has a great attitude and should go far. Wish that kid the best of fortunes in the NFL and look forward to rooting for yet another TRUE Michigan MAN.

Sione's Flow

January 18th, 2012 at 11:42 PM ^

Glad Koger is getting his due.  I still rememer the shot he took against WMU hauling in a pass over the middle.  Got rocked but came up with the ball and of course his catch against tsiO was a perfect way to cap his career.  Hope some pro scouts can see  his potential