Rookie Profile: Kamren Kinchens, Safety, Los Angeles Rams
Welcome to the Rookie Profile for Kamren Kinchens, a safety out of Miami-FL. He is from Miami, Florida, and was a 3-star recruit from Miami Northwestern High School.
Kinchens burst onto the scene in 2021 with an incredible freshman season that saw him record 25 solo tackles, 19 assists, 1 tackle for loss, 4 passes defended, and 1 forced fumble in 11 games played. he would go on to be named an All-American.
In 2022 his production got even better in 12 games. He recorded 34 solo tackles, 25 assists, 1.5 tackles for loss, 6 interceptions, 1 touchdown, 6 passes defended, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery on route to another sterling season for Miami-FL.
His 2023 junior season was every bit as impressive as the two prior seasons. In 10 games he totaled 40 solo tackles, 19 assists, 2.5 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 5 interceptions, 1 touchdown, 5 passes defended, and 1 fumble recovery. This season capped off an incredible three-year collegiate run for Kinchens and secured him a reputation as an elite defensive back.
Measurables
Draft Capital & Landing Spot
Draft Capital- Round 3 Pick 36
- Kinchens was one of the only impressive safeties in a weak defensive back class. He is far from a finished product but day two capital is a good sign. This investment means that the Rams see his potential to be an every-down player in the right scheme and role.
- Round three draft capital isn’t a resounding vote of confidence, but it’s certainly better than the rest of this safety class got. He may not be a league winner, but he is a decent upside pick in IDP rookie drafts.
Landing Spot- Los Angeles Rams
- The Ram’s defense has fallen off significantly since their Super Bowl run only a few years ago. Despite his flaws in athleticism, he should have every chance to make this roster and eventually develop into a consistent player for Los Angeles.
- Don’t expect a quick return on your investment or even a home run, but if you are patient, he can develop on your taxi squad into a solid NFL player.
Team Depth Chart
Expected Role: Developmental Safety
Depth Chart via Fantasy Pros
Fantasy Impact
Kamren Kinchens entered the pre-draft process with high potential, but a disappointing combine performance impacted his draft stock. Standing at 5-11 and weighing 203 pounds, Kinchens recorded a 4.65-second 40-yard dash and a broad jump that ranks in the seventh percentile among safeties.
Despite his lack of athleticism, his on-field performance impressed, earning him first-team All-American honors in 2022. With 11 interceptions and 26 pass breakups during his career at Miami, Kinchens has demonstrated instincts and coverage ability. However, his transition to the NFL will be closely watched, especially considering the athleticism gap
Kinchens is a player to watch, although he will likely take some time to develop and become an every-week fantasy asset.
Check out our 2024 Rookie Rankings Page for a full breakdown of this rookie class.
