I just watched his highlight reel (Thanks Omo).
You can see he has terrific closing speed, which suggests that the ability and athleticism are there - it's just a matter of his bringing it on every play - and for Coach Aiken to be able to draw it out of him.
That will be the challenge. Let us not forget that last season, there was this guy named Buster Davis who was shown the highway - it will be up to Ken to make sure the adrenalin is flowing 100% of the time and that the light bulb is perpetually "on."
You got that right partially right. I have watched him play and am from Iowa but am an Iowa State fan and I know we always had the greatest respect for Kenny.
He is no Buster Davis who plays his hardest all the time. Kenny needs a challenge. He has more physical skills than most players and can get disinterested when not properly motivated or challenged.
Thats why he played well against Joe Thomas. I also think he suffered from playing for a bad team the last couple of years. The Hawkeyes have been in a shambles the last couple of years and I think that affected him.
Some scouting reports say they think he will be a better pro player than college player because he will be motivated playing tougher competition.
From a fan of Iowas rival I like the guy and wanted us to take him because I thought he would fit in perfect as a 3-4 defensive end. I think it's a good pick.