Desmond King's pedigree is evident. Last year's Jim Thorpe winner has dominated a run-first conference in the BIG 10 thanks to his instincts and his ball skills. At 5'11 and 200 lbs, he exhibits the prototypical size but his arms are on the short side.
What he does best
Desmond King is at his best when he is used in coverages that allow him to maintain his eyes on the quarterback while blocking off the sidelines with an inside shade. In Cover 2 sink and in Cover 3, King can do both go those things with regularity.