Titans/Scouting Combine: BYU's Kingsley Suamataia Ready to 'Smack Some Heads' in NFL
INDIANAPOLIS — BYU may not have the same football pedigree of a Notre Dame or Alabama, but offensive tackle Kingsley Suamataia wants to prove that great players also come out of Provo, Utah.
Earlier this week at the NFL Scouting Combine, Michigan defensive end Jaylen Harrell and Western Michigan's Marshawn Kneeland said Suamataia was the standout offensive tackle during their time at the Reese's Senior Bowl.
When he was asked why he thought his name popped up frequently among defensive ends, Suamataia pointed to his toughness.
"Just showing my physicality," Suamataia said. "I came from BYU, a little smaller school. Just showing that I'm just as great as all these other guys that are out here. Showing what I can do as a player."
Suamataia (SOO-ah-Ma-ta-EE-ah) is a player who has been on the rise since the Senior Bowl. He could be a potential late first- or early-second round selection in the NFL Draft. Pro Football Focus ranks Suamataia 10th among the offensive tackles entering the draft and 46th overall.
The BYU tackle could be a target for the Tennessee Titans — a team in need of more skilled offensive linemen. He has been compared to a "dancing bear" because of his quick feet and agility. It's a comparison that got a big smile out of Suamataia.
"Shoot, gotta stay light on my feet. I love dancing, I'm not gonna lie to you," he said. "Just gotta stay light on my feet. Be versatile, be able to move."
Suamataia's press conference on Saturday was light-hearted and fun. He was appreciative of the opportunity to be invited to the NFL Scouting Combine this week. But when he puts on the helmet and shoulder pads and helmet, it's a different story.
He brings a mindset to the field that many teams would love from an NFL rookie.
"I just want to come out and smack some heads."
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