Eric Kendricks, brother of Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Mychal Kendricks, is an inside linebacker prospect from UCLA. Kendricks is a three year starter with the Bruins and is a 5th year senior coming into the league. Kendricks leaves UCLA as the school’s all-time leading tackler, and was UCLA’s first Butkus award winner. Kendricks is very highly rated coming into the draft. He is considered by many to be the top rated inside linebacker in the 2015 NFL Draft.
Measurables
| DOB | February 29, 1992 | Bench (225 lb) | 19 reps |
| Height | 6’0-1/4″ | Vertical Jump | 38″ |
| Weight | 232 lbs | Broad Jump | 10’5″ |
| Arms | 31″ | 20 Yard Shuttle | |
| Hands | 9-5/8″ | 3 Cone Drill | |
| 40 Yard Dash (10 yd split) | 4.61 sec (1.64 sec) | 60 Yard Shuttle |
Stats and Awards
| UCLA (2010-2014) | Awards and Accolades |
| 2014 - 149 tackles, 11.5 TFL, 4.0 sacks, 2 PD, 1 FF, 3 INT | Butkus Award Winner. Lott Trophy Winner. First Team All-American selection by USA Today and si.com, 2nd Team All-American selection by AP. 2nd Team All-Pac-12 selection by the league’s coaches. (2014) |
| 2013 - 105 tackles, 4.0 TFL, 2.0 sacks, 2 PD, 1 INT | All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention. Honorable Mention Academic All-Pac-12 (2013) |
| 2012 - 149 tackles, 6.0 TFL, 2.0 sacks, 5 PD, 2 FF, 1 INT | All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention. Honorable Mention Academic All-Pac-12 (2012) |
| 2011 - 77 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 2.0 sacks, 3 PD | Honorable Mention Freshman All-American. Honorable Mention Academic All-Pac-12 (2011) |
Scouting Report
- Possesses above average speed for the position.
- Looks to make the smart tackle on every play.