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Draft Scouting Report

Rating: 72.10 (Roster depth)
Pro Comparison: Davion Taylor
Summary

Kain Medrano is a tall, sleek outside linebacker with high-end speed, range and fluidity, excelling in coverage with good ball skills and awareness at the catch point. His athleticism stands out in the flats and middle zones, but his lean frame limits his ability to handle physicality from offensive linemen, and he lacks the strength to shed blocks consistently. Medrano’s speed helps him recover after being blocked, but he's not a consistently effective blitzer. Tackling is a major concern, as his aggressive play leads to frequent missed tackles, often relying on ineffective arm tackles. While his block avoidance skills show promise, Medrano needs refinement. Teams prioritizing speed and coverage over physicality could find him an intriguing option, with a comparison to Jerome Baker, who thrives in space and coverage but isn’t dominant against the run or as a blitzer.

About
  • 2024: Third-team All-Big Ten
  • 2024: Team captain
Strengths
  • High-end speed and range, excelling in coverage
  • Good ball skills and awareness at the catch point
  • Effective in the flats and middle zones with athleticism
Weaknesses
  • Lean frame limits ability to handle physicality and shed blocks
  • Not a consistently effective blitzer
  • Tackling struggles, often relying on ineffective arm tackles
Combine Data
  • 40-yard dash: 4.46 seconds
  • Vertical jump: 38 inches
  • Broad jump: 10 feet, 5 inches

Top Kain Medrano News

  • Commanders' Kain Medrano: Headed to Washington

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    The Commanders selected Medrano in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 205th overall.

    Medrano had a six-year college career in UCLA and was a full-time starter in his last two years with the Bruins. He earned a spot on the Third Team All-Big Ten in 2024 after logging 72 tackles (50 solo), including 1.5 sacks, four pass defenses (one interception and a pick-six) and one forced fumble in 12 games. Medrano showed plenty of aggressiveness on defense, but that also led to a number of missed tackles that will be more exposed against NFL-level offenses. He should get an opportunity to be an immediate contributor on special teams, and he could earn defensive snaps if he can improve on his tackling discipline.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-3, 230 lbs
Birthplace: Pueblo, CO
Age: 24