Speed, strength and smarts: why Kyle Pitts is a near perfect NFL prospect

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Speed, strength and smarts: why Kyle Pitts is a near perfect NFL prospect

The Florida tight end’s physical talents are off the charts. But his style of play also complements the tactical changes of the modern NFL

As athletes have become bigger, faster and stronger, the term “unicorn” has become deeply rooted in the sports lexicon.

In fact, it’s now chucked around with such ease that it’s in danger of losing all meaning. The unicorns are supposed to be the one-offs. The physical “freaks”. The world-class athletes who do things that other world-class athletes can only dream about.

80th percentile for height

98th percentile for wingspan

93rd percentile for hand size

98th percentile for the 40-yard dash

95th percentile for his 20-yard split

97th percentile for his broad jump.

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