UTEP's Kory Chapman: Tackling Machine with NFL Draft Buzz
Kory Chapman, UTEP's versatile safety, exploded in 2024 with 76 solo tackles, 13 TFLs, 3 sacks, 2 INTs, and a fumble recovery TD per scouting highlights, building on career totals of 179 tackles and 15 TFLs from Austin Peay. His elite football IQ, relentless motor, and 'class to the grass' film study set him apart as a 6'0, 190-lb playmaker who's a 2025 NFL Draft hidden gem—perfect for teams needing an intense, instinctive defender who elevates the secondary without injury red flags.
