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Kiner is a leverage-based runner who is more powerful than he looks and consistently makes the first man miss (No. 4 in the FBS with 82 forced missed tackles in 2024). Despite lacking top-tier athletic traits, he has a natural feel for run angles to use his blocking and set up defenders. Overall, Kiner is a compactly built tackle breaker.
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Kiner's balance and tackle-breaking ability offset lack of elite athleticism.

Kiner is a leverage-based, compactly built tackle breaker standing under 5-foot-9 and 209 pounds who consistently makes the first man miss (82 forced missed tackles in 2024 FBS, No. 4). Per Dan Brugler's 2025 draft guide, he lacks top-tier athletic traits but has natural feel for run angles and balance through contact; his balance will be his NFL ticket, though proving himself on passing downs will help his roster chances.

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