Texans select S K.J. Dillon in 5th round

The Houston Texans have selected safety K.J. Dillon out of West Virginia in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft.

Dillon is a versatile player who can play in deep coverage and closer to the box. Some had him pegged as a possible Day 2 draft pick, so it's possible the Texans got excellent value by snagging him in the fifth round.

K.J. Dillon Bio

Position: S
School: West Virginia
College Experience: Senior
Height: 6-0
Weight: 210 lbs.

Strengths

• Has versatility to line up as a single-high safety, split out in coverage, or closer to the line of scrimmage.
• Instincts and ball skills allow for potential to make big plays in the passing game.
• Consistently able to find the ball in run support, shed his block, and make a play on the runner.
• Rarely finds himself out of position in either phase of the defensive game, due largely to instincts.
• Also has value as a return man on special teams.

Weaknesses

• Could stand to improve consistency in tackling technique.
• Will grab receivers and tight ends when beat off the line, leaving him susceptible to penalty issues.

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