Name: Kyle Lepkowski
School: University of New Hampshire
Position: TE
Height: 6-4
Weight: 250
Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
This season I set the goal to be an all conference TE and accomplished it making CAA second team TE.
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
They would say I am a leader who shows up everyday, focuses on my job and leads by example. Using what I have learned over my career to help coach up anyone in my position group.
Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?
Looking through film I try to focus a lot on my leverage in run blocking and find the points that I can help open gaps in the run game. When looking at coverages I look for any soft spots in zones and look at the tendencies of any player I may get matched up on in man coverage.
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
What separates me, I am able to find open windows in zone coverage and have good instincts on when to sit, wrap and run. I also have been able to be impactful in the run game opening holes as an inline TE or as a H.
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
I plan to train for UNH’s pro day to give myself the best chance of impressing anyone who is there.
Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?
I believe my strengths are being a reliable option in the pass game as well as being an extra blocker in the box.
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?
A reliable TE who can win one on one matchups as well as find windows in zone and be a physical runner after the catch. Being an extra blocker in the box or out on the edge whether it is against DE’s or LB’s and DB’s.