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2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Sanoussi Kane, DS, Purdue

Sanoussi Kane the playmaking safety from Purdue is a player to keep an eye on in the 2024 NFL Draft. Bryan Ault of the Hula Bowl recently watched film and broke it down for this player evaluation.
Sanoussi Kane the playmaking safety from Purdue is a player to keep an eye on in the 2024 NFL Draft. Bryan Ault of the Hula Bowl recently watched film and broke it down for this player evaluation.

Player Data

Name, Jersey #Sanoussi Kane, #21
School (Code)INPU
DOB, Class Yr10-6-2001, Senior
Height, Weight5116, 206
40 Yd Dash4.6
Position/DepthDS / 1st
Honors/CaptainshipAcademic All Big 10 (2021)
Season Viewed (yr)2023
Games WatchedNYSE, WIUN, ILUN (in-person)
Scout Name / DateBryan Ault / 10-3-2023

Per Year Stats (Most Recent First)

202214 GP, 73 T, 55 Solo, 18 AST, 1 Sack, 2 FF
202113 GP, 7 T, 4 Solo, 3 AST
20206 GP, 7 T, 4 Solo, 3 AST
2019

Player Summary:

Senior.  Saw in-person last weekend; high impact player, makes calls on defense.  Marginal height but is very muscular and strong frame with long arms and a thick butt.  Very well put-together prospect.  Aligns mostly in the box.  Is an above average run defender with excellent instincts and a nose for the ball; is above average v. the pass.  Has quick reaction time, displays strong pursuit skills and has good range.  Can come across the LOS, keep his shoulders square, move laterally and wrap up ballcarriers in the flat.  Great hitter when he gets downhill and has a full head of steam.  Can elude blockers in space and wrap up.  Plays with high effort – chases down ballcarriers on big plays.  Can be an inconsistent tackler in part because of his pursuit angles – misses a couple of easy ones just because he breaks contain.  Needs to play more under control.  Is above average in pass coverage.  Can be a tough cover man and is feisty with his hands.  Has good speed and agility to cover and carry routes over the MOF.  Displays good timing with his hands to break up passes.  Missed an easy interception in one of the games viewed; needs to develop better ball skills.  Smart and savvy player. 

Scheme Fit:

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Power Statement:

Sanoussi is a high-impact player who makes calls on defense.  He is a good run defender and above average in coverage.  If he learns to play under control, he could be a high value pick in the NFL Draft.

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