Khalen Saunders, the Western Illinois DT, sits at No. 95 on the consensus board across 21 public boards. The tier model reads him as a role player — 10% elite, 34% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Active defensive lineman with an impressive combination of agility and athletic ability.”
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“…Active defensive lineman with an impressive combination of agility and athletic ability. Saunders might need to find his fit as a one-gap nose tackle in a 4-3 defense as his lack of consistent, in-line anchor could be a concern on the next level. He has been a disruptive force against a lower level of competition but flashed some of that same disruption during Senior Bowl practice week and an elevated level of compet…”
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