Now, the former... © Copyright University of Georgia Wire 2021. Contribute directly to … Former Georgia OL Solomon Kindley is headed to the @Dolphins and got on our radar as a recruit after his showing @RivalsCamp Miami back in 2015. You can’t help but be intrigued by Kindley’s power, size, and for such a big man, his footwork. He tallied a 58% positive snap grade on run blocks with an 8/12 positive grade, with one minus bonus point. 111 in the fourth round of the NFL Draft, with Miami sending selections 136 and 141 to Houston:: This is a wham-trap play, and we see Kindley as the pulling guard. Conclusion However, it should be noted that since Miami was down 30-10, they had to throw a lot, so there aren’t as many run-blocking reps for Kindley in this game. Check out the footage: pic.twitter.com/CddRrARID4. But even Kindley, who is performing well, is learning quickly that it is the little things that will make all the difference at the NFL level. The analysis shows that Kindley is capable on the left side; I wouldn’t mind testing this out and see if he can grow into this position. When the Dolphins traded up in the 4th round and selected Solomon Kindley, I was a little surprised. 0 points for runs to the opposite side of the center from Kindley. As I write this, it seems Miami is interested in New England C David Andrews, who would represent an upgrade over Ted Karras at the pivot. ", — Safid Deen (@Safid_Deen) April 25, 2020, – Flowers – 6’6 330– Hunt – 6’5 322– Jackson – 6’6 310– Kindly – 6’4 335 pic.twitter.com/7wOo23R4Qw, Sign up for the University of Georgia Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. So, Miami ran the ball a lot late in the game to ice the victory. It is still quite early in the 2022 NFL draft cycle. You may remember that Ereck Flowers was injured for a time last fall, and Kindley took his place in the lineup at left guard, with Jesse Davis inserting in at RG. The @MiamiDolphins are going to be so lucky to have him !! This is one of Kindley’s negative reps on the day. If Ted Karras can get off the double-team block and scoop the inside linebacker, this play had a chance for a big gain. The Cleveland Browns selected former Georgia Bulldogs safety Richard LeCounte with the No. The games at left guard are his two starts, Kansas City and the second New England game. https://ugawire.usatoday.com/2020/04/25/twitter-reacts-to-miami-dolphins-drafting-georgia-football-guard-solomon-kindley/, Georgia football social media reacts: 4-star WR De'Nylon Morrissette commits to UGA, Former Georgia Bulldog signs UFA deal with Kansas City Chiefs, Jacksonville Jaguars add former Georgia DB as UDFA, Twitter reacts: Browns pick UGA DB Richard LeCounte. Intrigue abounds. Solomon Kindley doesn’t remember how many times that they came back, but the point was delivered time and again with every former player that returned to Raines. Great read! I have to offer a mea culpa to start off this piece. Kindley started at left guard against Kansas City and put together a better grade than he had in the 49ers and Rams games. He’s going to lose his initial leverage against 3-technique Kentavius Street. Please use our search functionality to find it. Still, we saw some nice reps out of Kindley, and he finished this game with a 60% positive snap grade in the running game (10/15, but with a -1 bonus score). Get to hear from guard Solomon Kindley after he was drafted in the fourth round of the Dolphins. Solomon Kindley was a lifeguard. Kindley doesn’t waste any movement at the snap – no false steps – and can get in his track as this play develops quickly. Game 1: Week 5 at San Francisco 49ers If you’re a Dolphins fan, you may be wondering who Kindley … Which goes to show you the development that … I have four examples from the 49ers game that run the gamut of Kindley’s performance. Like the 49ers game, the Dolphins built a big halftime lead, this time mostly through the defense and special teams. I think if he can do what Aikman said, Miami could have a Pro Bowl-caliber guard on their hands. Get the latest NFL news on Solomon Kindley. You may remember my article from last fall entitled “Critical Mass: Protecting Tua Tagovailoa,” in which I wrote about Miami’s interior trio of Ereck Flowers, Ted Karras, and Kindley. I did not know that rookie Solomon Kindley (6-4/339) would become one of my favorite OL in the NFL to watch this season, but it is hard not to love studying him on tape. Latest on OG Solomon Kindley including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on NFL.com Overall, Miami didn’t run the ball well in this game. Again, we’ll see Kindley work a double-team, this time with RT Robert Hunt, against the 49ers 3-technique DT. The comparison here is Keith Sims, who was a bigger Left Guard, like Kindley, but played next to a pretty good Center in Jeff Dellenbach. Miami keeps building a brick wall. Kindley is a little on the big side, which impacts his mobility. In the game, Kindley notched 6/9 positive plays and a no grade on another 6 snaps, with no bonuses, for a total of a 66% positive grade. I figured Kindley, the “Big Fish,” would be a backup as he transferred to the NFL. Dolphins got a great one! Start every day with our most popular content waiting in your inbox. Using my scale, this was Kindley’s lowest graded game of the four, but only marginally. Feedback on the Miami Dolphins’ trade-up to select Georgia guard Solomon Kindley at No. and had no preseason games to help calibrate himself to NFL action. Let’s look at how he did. I wanted to showcase two snaps of Kindley’s from this game. SUBSCRIBE and press the bell button for channel updates https://www.youtube.com/markrogerstv?sub_confirmation=1Thank you. The formula: I will tabulate the points and divide by the number of snaps that received a grade to see which side his run-blocking percentage is higher on, if at all. Let’s look at how Kindley fared. Game 3: Week 14 vs. Kansas City Chiefs The Georgia Bulldogs have a legitimate chance to break their school record of nine players drafted again with the 2022 NFL draft. San Francisco finished 2020 with the 7th best run-defense in the NFL, giving up 106.4 yards per game. Miami Dolphins rule OG Solomon Kindley out for Week 16 . “So, it was like, they can do it, I can do it. Kindley recently donated 66 laptops (22 apiece) to three separate schools in his old stomping grounds — equalling his football number with the Dolphins. You'll now receive the top University of Georgia Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Love the analysis, and as much as we all try to watch each position, I find myself kind of staring at the tv screen and not just the ball in play going down to try to see the big picture. NFL Draft profile for G Solomon Kindley. Boom Solomon Kindley goes to the Dolphins in the fourth round! Okay, okay, I know that this technically counts as a pass play in the stats, but it’s still one of Kindley’s more impressive reps. He’s able to cut off Mike Pennell, who is the playside 1-technique. Based on watching the games and my grading scale, the data supports that he’d be better on the left side, as you can see in the chart below. Outstanding analysis. He’s able to maintain contact long enough for Laird to get through the hole. In my view, there was still some meat left on the bone at the guard spot in the Draft with Logan Stenberg, Kevin Dotson, Shane Lemieux, and Ben Bredeson on the board. Dolphins rookie guard Solomon Kindley has been starting at right guard, when healthy, since the first game of the season. Okay, I get that it doesn’t matter, but I had to give some shine to my alma mater. It’s a simple block, but it showcases what Kindley can do. Solomon Kindley's NFL draft profile. Please check your email for a confirmation. He and C Ted Karras double the 2i-technique DT, and Kindley smoothly transitions into blocking LB Fred Warner. Designed by Thayer2Design | Copyright 2018 © Dolphins Talk, Miami Dolphins Agree to Terms with RB Malcolm Brown, Dolphins Continue Measured Approach to Free Agency. These two reps showcase Kindley’s power and ability to keep his feet moving. The Browns are getting a big-hitter, who causes a lot of turnovers. The kid doesn't get his nickname because he's a fan of Thomas the Tank Engine. However, Street stalemates Kindley and drives him a step back, forcing Gaskin to cut inside for a short gain. 111 overall pick to the Miami Dolphins. In essence, this is an outside zone run, which Jakeem Grant can cut inside between Kindley and Karras for a big gain. 169 overall pick in the fifth round. In my view, there was still some meat left on the bone at the guard spot in the Draft with Logan Stenberg, Kevin Dotson, Shane Lemieux, and Ben Bredeson on the board. 111 overall: @MiamiDolphins select @GeorgiaFootball OG Solomon Kindley.https://t.co/lDuziMsb8b#NFLDraft, The Dolphins have selected Georgia offensive guard Solomon Kindley with pick No. Most of their running came at the end of the 3rd quarter and beyond to ice the game. An integral part of Georgia’s O-line success over the past three years, Solomon Kindley’s NFL time has come as the No. Kindley earned his nickname through his first job in high school, where he served as a lifeguard in his hometown of Jacksonville, Florida. Kindley can move Tershawn Wharton out of the backside A gap to give Laird the hole for the first down run. Please keep these breakdowns going! Here, against Byron Cowart and Tashawn Bower (I think), Kindley helps Karras to double Cowart and gets momentarily knocked back by Bower. Fins Up! Solomon Terry Kindley (born July 3, 1997) is an American football guard for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). Stay up to date with NFL player news, rumors, updates, analysis, social feeds, and more at FOX Sports. pic.twitter.com/VEJ9TjetIt. The 2021 season will count against player eligibility, unlike the 2020 college football season. (Bonus point for a pancake), -1 point for a run to his inside/outside gap that gains 3 or less. — Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) April 25, 2020, New Dolphins pick Solomon Kindley on Tua: "I'm going to do everything I can to protect him. Richard LeCounte is a playmaker on defense. Kindley had a success rate of 79% (33 of the 42 snaps with a grade). The interesting thing is that in watching some of the negative and no grade plays, you can see how Kindley can become even more of a force for the Dolphins. This is the very next play in the game after the end of the 3rd quarter. Overall, I was very impressed with what Kindley did as a fourth-round rookie, especially considering he was basically thrust into a starting role from day one of training camp (impressive!) 2020 NFL Draft results: Dolphins trade up to pick Solomon Kindley With the 111th overall pick, the Miami Dolphins selected... By Kevin Nogle @KevinNogle Updated Apr 25, 2020, 12:41pm EDT If you have a mobile Center instead, then this compensate for your need for this. Kindley started at right guard for Miami from day one of training camp and didn’t look back. Posted by Kevin Dern | Mar 16, 2021 | Dolphins News | 2. When the Dolphins traded up in the 4 th round and selected Solomon Kindley, I was a little surprised. But the next rep really showcases his movement skill. Kindley and Hunt maintain contact and drive the defender laterally, past the point where LG Ereck Flowers was lined up on the snap, and Gaskin again can run for almost 5 yards. Kindley can square up Dion Jordan and keep him from clogging the running lane, allowing Chandler Cox to lead Myles Gaskin through the hole and off for a 21-yard gain, the longest run of the day for Miami. He’s not the gre… An integral part of Georgia’s O-line success over the past three years, Solomon Kindley’s NFL time has come as the No. Fortunately, they didn’t need to with a massive lead at the half. The right guard is typically your worst starting lineman; this could be a Jesse Davis or Deiter or Flowers or Hunt or Someone else. Troy Aikman said it best on Miami’s TNF Game against the Jaguars, and I’m paraphrasing here, but if “Kindley can get a full NFL offseason program under his belt, shed some bad weight, and get stronger, he can be a dominant guard in the league.” Consider that Troy Aikman was saying this about a rookie in his third NFL game. I chose to showcase this play because if Kindley can improve his quickness (i.e., improve his body and get a bit more in shape), this is a play that I think he can make in 2021 that helps spring a big gain. Solomon Kindley was the only offensive linemen to start a game this season that wasn't a four or five-star recruit. Typically, your LG is your mobile guard who can pull. Miami hit 93 rushing yards on 32 attempts (I did not count Clayton Fejedelem’s fake punt run) in the game. Daniel is excellent in man coverage but had a better 2019 season than the 2020 season. pic.twitter.com/GJuNKKkzzu, — Coach Sam Pittman (@CoachSamPittman) April 25, 2020. There were also 13 snaps where no grade was given (a play run away from Kindley’s side where he simply blocked a backside defender who did not affect the outcome). Rankings will change over the course of the year as players rise and fall. In the final rep here, Kindley helps Karras to double-team Adam Butler. 2020 NFL Prospect Watch: USC’s Austin Jackson and Georgia’s Solomon Kindley New, comments The Cincinnati Bengals are undoubtedly looking at offensive linemen in this year’s draft. After all, I wanted to see how Kindley did against Aaron Donald and Michael Brockers. 111 overall pick to the Miami Dolphins. 25.5k Followers, 2,413 Following, 26 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Solomon Kindley (@66up_next) In that article, I focused on each’s ability to pass protect. pic.twitter.com/IDZ2Lzimop, — Logan Booker (@LoganMBooker) April 25, 2020, Round 4, No. Amazing how matter-of-fact he talks about saving somebody's life, which is awesome. To calculate some sort of “tangible,” and I use that word loosely here, the grade for Kindley at each position, I came up with the following formula that’s not too dissimilar to my pass-blocking one. (Bonus point for downfield block creating additional yardage). He played college football at Georgia. He peels off and nearly gets to LB Anfernee Jennings, who gets the tackle on Ahmed. The Miami Dolphins selected Georgia guard Solomon Kindley with the 111th overall pick (4th round) in the 2020 NFL draft. Kindley started at LG again against the Patriots, and Miami had a big day rushing the football, ripping off 250 yards at a 6.0ypc clip. Solomon Kindley profile page, biographical information, injury history and news Solomon Kindley | OL | Georgia Elevator Pitch Kindley is a powerful and nasty interior blocker who plays with a mauler mentality and packs plenty of strength in a wide frame. NFL and PFF player stats for Miami Dolphins G Solomon Kindley on Pro Football Focus. Kindley also had his best day of work against the Pats landing a 92% positive grade, going 10/12 with one bonus and 10 no grade plays. Solomon Kindley is a 6-5, 330-pound Offensive Tackle from Jacksonville, FL. Solomon Kindley update Miami Dolphins RG Solomon Kindley excels in first career NFL start Former Georgia offensive lineman Solomon Kindley was selected 111th overall by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He’s going to pull to his left and target the 49ers backside DE, our old pal, Dion Jordan. I was wrong. I also liked Aikman’s analysis. It’s why I’ve become a proponent of being able to find a way to get Kindley moved to LG soon. This was a positive rep for Kindley in the game. Here are Georgia's top 2022 NFL draft prospects, per College Football News: The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed former Georgia Bulldogs defensive back DJ Daniel to an undrafted free agent deal. If there’s one thing Miami’s offense lacked in both the running and passing games last year, it was big plays, and being able to finish blocks like that one lead to opportunities for skill players to extend gains. I wouldn’t mind the raiders center Rodney Hudson, and seeing Kindley play next to him. To do this, I looked at four games of Kindley’s, two at each guard spot. Many players who opted to return to school will run out of eligibility. pic.twitter.com/tVdeKvcJXs, — UGA Football Live (@UGAfootballLive) April 25, 2020, 3rd OL drafted from the Great Wall of Georgia, which is still very much in tact in Athens going forward. Checkout some of the best blocks from former Georgia offensive tackle Solomon Kindley that make him a notable prospect in this year's NFL draft. Big man to the 305 pic.twitter.com/I7VRvAG46f, — Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) April 25, 2020, What a player @KindleySolomon is. This allows Myles Gaskin to cut to his left and fall forward for a gain of 5 yards. Regardless, the 2022 NFL draft is anticipated to have a lot of talent. “(Former players who passed through Raines) talked to me and it really stuck with me,” Kindley is quoted by Justin Barney of News4Jax. Under Brandon Staley, the Rams boasted the top defense in the NFL in terms of total yards and the league’s third-best run defense giving up just 91.3 yards per game. Twitter reacts: 111. (Additional minus if his defender makes solo stop). In this example, we see Kindley’s first step and quickness to get the second level on display. You’d like to see Kindley maintain contact with Warner, who can stack Kindley, but Warner cannot make the tackle. Kindley started 10 games in 2017 and started throughout 2018, grading out highly as junior. After seeing Kindley succeed as a rookie, particularly in the running game, I wanted to dive in and take a look at where he’s most successful. LeCounte was involved in a motorcycle accident that kept him out for the latter part of 2020 season and caused him to fall in the 2021 NFL draft. Still, the chance to see him potentially going against Chris Jones was too tantalizing to me to pass up. Miami only rushed for 55 yards on 25 attempts in this game, so going into it, I didn’t expect Kindley to grade out well. It shows Kindley’s quickness and his power, as Pennell is a STRONG dude. He’s got great strength, size, and balance and can maintain his ground and not clog up the hole, and Salvon Ahmed squeaks through for three yards. He also had 11 plays with no grade. Game 4: Week 15 vs. New England Patriots Staley, like yours truly, is a University of Dayton alum! They’re able to keep Brockers from working to the A gap, where Gaskin takes the split-zone run. List of Miami Dolphins Undrafted Free Agents, Taco Is Gone; Here is Why Harris Could Be Next, DolphinsTalk.com Daily for Tuesday, Nov 14th: Post Game Wrap Up Show – Fins lose to Panthers, Dolphins Should Take Their Time With Roster Cuts, 1 point for a run to his inside/outside gap that gains 4+ yards. I chose those two games in particular because the 49ers game was the first game that Robert Hunt, a fellow rookie, started at RT and the Rams game just for fun. pic.twitter.com/cWFzk6D9oK, — Coach Kirby Smart (@KirbySmartUGA) April 25, 2020, Solomon Kindley was one of my favorite guys I’ve ever coached because of his work ethic and huge personality! College career. That includes rookie guard Solomon Kindley, who is making a strong initial impression with the Dolphins and should be considered firmly in the running to secure the right guard spot on the offensive line. LeCounte is one of the most productive defensive backs in Georgia football history. Trading picks 136 and 141 to move near the top of the fourth round, Chris Grier made Solomon Kindley the 111th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Damn Good Dawg! Says he saved a kid's life once. I’ll provide a few clips to demonstrate plus or minus plays and see if I can conclude where his best fit is moving forward. A true JYD. Gaskin has an inside zone play here, and his track looks to be between Kindley and Hunt off to the right side. In fact, LeCounte forced a dozen turnovers over his final three seasons at the University of Georgia. Go figure. In this clip against the Rams, we again see Kindley and Hunt work a double-team, this time against Michael Brockers, who is in a 4i-technique off Hunt’s inside shoulder. Game 2: Week 8 vs. Los Angeles Rams New offensive line coach Sam Pittman got a commitment today from one of those bigger offensive linemen he's pursuing, when Jacksonville standout Solomon "Moving Train" Kindley announced via Twitter that he intends to play his college ball at Georgia. In that piece, I devised a formula to grade the impact of each player in pass-blocking. These types of plays were things that guys like Ereck Flowers and Ted Karras typically struggled with. First, we have an inside zone run by Patrick Laird. Salvon Ahmed had 122 and Matt Breida 82 on the day, with Ahmed adding a TD run. There’s the bad news, Miami Dolphins fans. I believe that Kindley will be a part of the Dolphins O-line for seasons to come, but I wanted to find out for myself where his best fit is – left or right guard. I have to offer a mea culpa to start off this piece. His games at right guard are San Francisco and against the LA Rams. Now, DJ Daniel will have a chance to make the same team as his former teammate defensive back Tyson Campbell. DJ Daniel surprised quite a few folks when he went undrafted in the 2021 NFL draft. All Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Solomon Kindley Georgia was a very competitive team as he started. 5,964 Likes, 353 Comments - Solomon Kindley (@66up_next) on Instagram: “Dreams turned to reality today growing up I always promised my momma I would Purchase her a house…” Kindley almost clears out LB Micah Kiser as well, which would have been a potential bonus point if Ted Karras hadn’t been beaten by Sebastian Joseph-Day, but the play still results in a four-yard run for Gaskin and a positive grade for Kindley. Draft Profile data prior to 2020 is not yet available on these pages. 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