NFL Draft Instant Analysis: Kenny Vaccaro To New Orleans Saints
The VitalsNFL Team: New Orleans SaintsPick No: 15Player Name: Kenny VaccaroPosition: SafetySchool: TexasHeight/Weight: 6”, 214 pounds How is the fit?When you give up more yards than any other team in NFL history, drafting a defensive player is a no-brainer.Vaccaro is a safety with solid coverage abilities with a knack for run support. His ability to cover tight ends should also...
Saints Nation: Saints Select S Kenny Vaccaro 15th Overall
Despite passing on a couple really nice players in Sharrif Floyd and Jarvis Floyd, the Saints decided to take safety Kenny Vaccaro of Texas. I'm just glad it's a defensive player and I do think he's an upgrade. In three mocks I've been involved in, I had picked Vaccaro in two of them (took Jarvis Jones in the other) and I like this pick. More than anything, I'...
New Orleans Saints Select Safety Kenny Vaccaro in First Round
1.15 New Orleans Kenny Vaccaro, S, Texas, (6-0, 214)
The Saints were plentiful as far as team needs go this year, with the secondary being one of the top needs. In a division where passing is dominant with the Buccaneers, Panthers and Falcons, the Saints shored up the secondary with a physical Vaccaro.
Vaccaro has a few concerns being able to keep up with the quicker receivers in...
First Round NFL Draft Grades: New Orleans Saints
PICK: Kenny Vaccaro, S, TexasANALYSIS: It pretty much came down to Jarvis Jones or Kenny Vaccaro here, and I'm really OK with either one. Both are playmakers and the best available at their position. Their defense was so awful last year, that anything here would be an upgrade. Vaccaro I think is pretty underrated and can be a key player in their secondary for years to come....
Saints Select Texas FS Kenny Vaccaro (Rd.1, No.15)
With the 15th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, the Saints select Texas FS Kenny Vaccaro. He is a highly impressive athlete and is one of the most complete safety prospects to enter the NFL the past several years. His elite speed and explosiveness allows him to make plays all over the field vs. the run and pass, and his agility and smoothness allow him to play under control despite...
The Saints select Kenny Vaccaro at #15
With the 15th pick in the NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints took Kenny Vaccaro, safety from Texas. He is strong and athletic and he is capable of playing either safety position. He can play all over the field, something that the Saints desperately need.
The Saints defense in 2012 was a joke and caused them to suffer through a 7-9 season despite another tremendous year for Drew...
Top prospect Kenny Vaccaro posts NFL draft invitation
Every year, several top draft prospects are flown out to New York City to be on hand at Radio City Music Hall. Some consider it an honor to attend the festivities, while others politely decline the trip and remain home with their closest family and friends.
Count Kenny Vaccaro in the former group.
The ex-Longhorn received an invitation to appear at next month's draft,...
Texas FS Kenny Vaccaro's Slow 40-Time Unlikely To Hurt Draft Stock
Kenny Vaccaro didn't help himself with a sluggish 40-yard dash time at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday, but a lack of straight-line speed doesn't hurt safety prospects the way it might a cornerback.
The Texas safety clocked an official 4.63 seconds, a disappointing result, but Vaccaro looked good in the remaining drills.
At Texas, Vaccaro caused headaches for wideouts...
Triple Shot: St. Louis Rams
Triple Shot: St. Louis Rams
By Eric Judd
@ericjuddTSHQ
St. Louis Rams
Major Need: Safety
Best Shot: Kenny Vaccaro S Texas While Kenny Vaccaro might not make it to 16 for St. Louis, he would be an immediate upgrade to the Rams’ defense. Vaccaro is exactly what teams look for as a last line of defense in the secondary. Vaccaro is a strong run defender and covers...
2013 NFL Draft Prospects: Texas Safety Kenny Vaccaro
The 2013 NFL Draft boasts yet another intriguing defensive back from the University of Texas; this time coming in the form of free safety, Kenny Vaccaro. Vaccaro is an impressive athlete with prototypical size and athleticism for both the free and strong safety positions, standing at 6’1″ and weighing 215 pounds.
NFL Player Comparison: Chris Clemons
Proj. Draft Position: Top...
THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL HOT 40









