Kennard is a long, lean, and explosive edge rusher with the first-step burst and motor to win around the arc, especially from a wide-nine or stand-up alignment. He offers high-energy pass-rush upside with a rip/dip combo and active hands, but he must improve strength at the point of attack and expand his counter move inventory. His run defense remains a concern against power teams, but he profiles as a situational pass rusher early with developmental starter potential in even or odd fronts.