Tall cornerback with average transition quickness in coverage but first-rate ball skills. Kone’s smothering brand of man coverage could bring ball production but also penalty flags. He’s field-aware and instinctive, but slight stalls at the transition allow for catch windows to develop. Even when beaten, he has an innate feel for taking playmaking angles on the route, which give him a chance to disrupt the catch. His run support needs work, but he’s best-suited as a zone corner.
West plays with consistent control and confidence. While he has lined up at all three positions along the interior, he projects as a center who has the flexibility to play guard in a pinch. He has the strength to stay connected to bigger bodies but lacks the size and length to become a consistent block finisher in battles against defenders with NFL-caliber size. He’s been rock steady in pass protection, but he wasn’t often tested by long-limbed athletes when singled up. West’s play strength, consistency and scheme-independence bolster his chances of being drafted on Day 3.
