2010 Draft - Round 5, Pick 2, Overall Pick 133: Kam Chancellor

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Seahawks picked Kam Chancellor for their fifth pick in the draft. DISCUSS!

Kam Chancellor (FS)
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 231 lbs.
Arm Length: 33 in.
Hand Size: 9 1/2 in.
College: Virginia Tech
Conference: ACC

Pick Analysis:
The Seahawks get a big, athletic safety in Kam Chancellor. The Virginia Tech standout is adept at playing in the box, and his combination of size and speed make him a strong candidate to emerge as a key contributor on special teams.

Overview:
Chancellor has been a very productive safety for the Hokies over the past three years. He has an outstanding combination of size and strength for the position. Chancellor is more of a box safety in that he is much better defending the run than in coverage. He has decent range off the hash and could be effective in combination zone schemes but may be a liability in pure man coverage schemes. He uses his hands well to ward off blockers when filling the alley and flashes to make the big hit. Chancellor is inconsistent with his angles and instincts with the ball in the air. Chancellor is a good football player and should be effective in the right system at the next level. Chancellor should contribute early as a special teams player and a goal line safety.

Strengths:
Chancellor has outstanding size for the safety position. Plays with great strength and has the toughness needed to consistently help up in the box in run support. Has been a highly productive player. Durability is not a concern. Exhibits a really impressive motor, refuses to be blocked and plays hard through the whistle.

Weaknesses:
Chancellor can play over aggressive at times, take poor angles and is susceptible to play fakes. Taller player who could improve his pad level. Needs to be lower in his back peddle. Is more comfortable in the box and doesn’t possess the coverage skills, ball skills and instincts to be consistently relied upon against the pass.

 

[Fenom]

Thread is open for discussion!

 

[#ONE]

I don't know much about this kid... but he is a big safety.

Maybe he can fill that hard hitting role of the SS and play opposite Thomas.

Can't be worst than Babs.

 

[dmarkholt12]

I don't know much about this kid... but he is a big safety.

Maybe he can fill that hard hitting role of the SS and play opposite Thomas.

Can't be worst than Babs.

He is big, strong and loves to hit. He also runs pretty well. He is going to be a very good SS for us and provide the type of player we need back there to compliment Earl Thomas.

 

[Fenom]

I wouldn't mind having Earl Thomas start at FS and Kam Chancellor start at SS.

 

[szat]

I agree, the ball hawking skills of Earl will make be able to switch to the FS position while this guy can be our 8th in a box, or coverage for TE.
This guy is our version or T. Mays!

Babs needs to go back to nickle/corner spot.

Milloy still on the roster?

 

[Fenom]

I agree, the ball hawking skills of Earl will make be able to switch to the FS position while this guy can be our 8th in a box, or coverage for TE.
This guy is our version or T. Mays!

Babs needs to go back to nickle/corner spot.

Milloy still on the roster?

Milloy was just re-signed today.

 

[mlemour]

good luck Kam!