Kirkpatrick is a gifted cover corner with a great skillset for the major D1 level. Shows fluid hips and quick change of direction to transition smoothly and stay in phase through breaks/cuts. Good all around game speed, he’s quick in the short area to mirror movement at the short/intermediate levels and possesses the top speed to carry vertical routes. Well-coached he flashes clean and controlled footwork and technique with his hand usage. Solid in press coverage, he’s patient and doesn’t lunge. He waits to strike and keeps his balance at the line. Active hands he times his jams well to disrupt timing and collisions double moves to slow the feet of WR’s. Does a great job staying attached and limiting separation. Holds 9 D1 offers and enters the rankings inside the top 50 overall at #42.

Kirkpatrick is a gifted cover corner with a great skillset for the major D1 level. Shows fluid hips and quick change of direction to transition smoothly and stay in phase through breaks/cuts. Good all around game speed, he’s quick in the short area to mirror movement at the short/intermediate levels and possesses the top speed to carry vertical routes. Well-coached he flashes clean and controlled footwork and technique with his hand usage. Solid in press coverage, he’s patient and doesn’t lunge. He waits to strike and keeps his balance at the line. Active hands he times his jams well to disrupt timing and collisions double moves to slow the feet of WR’s. Does a great job staying attached and limiting separation. Holds 9 D1 offers and enters the rankings inside the top 50 overall at #42.