Paul Kruger
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Defensive End

Utah


College Position: Defensive End
School: Utah
Grade: Junior
Height: 6-5
Weight: 265
Birthdate:
Draft Projection: Second
Overall Rank: Unranked
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Defensive End (4)

Draft Result

Drafted in the 2009 Draft by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2nd round with the #25 pick.
Kruger is a hard worker who should translate well Baltimore's aggressive hybrid scheme

Mock Draft Results

Strengths

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Weaknesses

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News

2009 NFL Draft Report Card: AFC North - Apr 30 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Draft Grades (Chris' Take) - Apr 29 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Draft All-Overrated and Underrated Teams - Apr 14 (Chris Maier)
Pro Day Results: March 10th - Mar 14 (Hunter Ansley)
2009 NFL Scouting Combine: Who and What to Watch - Feb 15 (Chris Maier)
Updated 2009 Player Rankings - Feb 7 (Chris Maier)
2009 Underclassmen NFL Draft Stock Report - Jan 24 (Chris Maier and Dan Wernery)
Utah DE Kruger and DB Smith to enter draft - Jan 12 (Dan Wernery)
Sugar Bowl: Draft Prospects to Watch - Jan 1 (Dan Wernery)