2011 Cornerback Reports
Height: 6-0
Weight: 188
40: 4.56
Year: 4Sr
Christopher Adingupu
School: Prairie View A&M
Position: CB
Bio: All-Conference selection as a senior after leading the squad in tackles, finishing the year with 83/2/6.
Positive: Fluid college safety who projects to cornerback in the NFL. Displays good range on the field, shows good quickness, and effectively reads the action. Breaks on the ball well. Voluntarily defends the run and is quick up the field.
Negative: Not a strong or sturdy defensive back. Has tackles broken. Struggles making plays with his back to the ball.
Analysis: Adingupu is a solid athlete who has flashed some ability the past two seasons but has been out of position as a safety. He projects as a dime back in a zone system if he proves himself on special teams.
Height: 6-1.5
Weight: 197
40: 4.5
Year: 5Sr
Cortez Allen
School: Citadel
Position: CB
Bio: Two-year starter awarded all-Conference honors since his junior season. Totals last year included 22/2/5 after 57/3/5 as a junior.
Positive: Smooth, fluid athlete who is still learning to translate his natural skills onto the football field. Moves well around the field, quick flipping his hips and easily changes direction. Works to jam opponents at the line of scrimmage, plays with good quickness, and rarely off his feet. Has a burst to the action and the ability to stay downfield with opponents.
Negative: Rarely backpedals and prefers to side shuffle off the line. Slow locating the ball and usually a half step late to react. Better athlete than cornerback at this point in time.
Analysis: Allen is a solid small school prospect who needs work on his overall game and defensive back fundamentals. He may be best in a scheme that has him backed off the line of scrimmage, and he should be a solid dime back in the NFL.
Height: 6-0
Weight: 206
40: 4.38
Year: 4Sr
Prince Amukamara
School: Nebraska
Position: CB
Bio: Two-year starter awarded all-American and all-Conference honors in both seasons. Had 59 tackles and 13 pass defenses as a senior after 64/5/11 as a junior.
Positive: Polished cornerback with the ability to shut down opponents on a regular basis. Intelligent, effectively diagnoses the action, and displays good instincts. Jams receivers at the line of scrimmage and is physical throughout routes. Quick flipping his hips off the line and shows a burst to the ball out of his plant. Fast up the field to defend the run, aggressively puts his shoulders into ball carriers, and wraps up tackling. Sells out on the blitz. Not afraid to take chances for interceptions. Displays good route recognition in zone coverage.
Negative: Ran well at the combine but has not shown great deep speed. Struggles staying with opponents downfield at times. Solid footwork but not explosive in reverse.
Analysis: Amukamara has been a tremendous cornerback the past two seasons and has opponents purposely staying away from him. He possesses the physical skills to productively play in a variety of defensive systems. Amukamara may not be the best athlete of the defensive back class, but he has starting potential at the next level and will be an asset for any team.
Height: 5-9.5
Weight: 194
40: 4.55
Year: 5Sr
Niles Brinkley
School: Wisconsin
Position: CB
Bio: Moved into the starting lineup on a full-time basis as a senior, recording 40 tackles and breaking up nine passes. Part-time starter the prior two seasons, totaling 38/2/6 as a junior and 40/4/13 as a sophomore.
Positive: Explosive cornerback who plays with an aggressive attitude. Quick flipping his hips off the line, displays a burst to the action out of his plant, and quickly closes to the action. Comes up the field to defend running plays or screens and wraps up when tackling. Is a solid athlete.
Negative: Short, struggles to get positioning against tall receivers, and loses out in battles. Slow locating the ball in the air.
Analysis: Brinkley has been a solid college cornerback the past three seasons and projects as a dime back in a zone system where he can face the action.
Height: 5-8
Weight: 192
40: 4.38
Year: 5Sr
Ramon Broadway
School: Arkansas
Position: CB
Bio: Posted 38 tackles and broke up six passes as a senior, when he broke into the starting lineup on a full-time basis. Started five games as a junior and registered 55 tackles while breaking up four passes. Started six games as a sophomore in 2008, finishing the year with 52/2/10.
Positive: Smallish but tough defensive back who plays with good quickness. Physical, fights throughout theroute, and quickly comes up the field to defend running plays and screens. Possesses a terrific burst of closing speed, flashes on the scene, and can recover from mistakes. Effective in zone coverage facing the action.
Negative: Often mismatched against bigger receivers. Will bite on receivers' moves and reacts late. Slow transitioning off the line.
Analysis: Broadway has displayed improvement in his game the past two seasons, and his speed is enticing. He could find a home as a dime back and he would help his cause by becoming a return man.
Height: 5-11.5
Weight: 190
40: 4.49
Year: 5Sr
Chykie Brown
School: Texas
Position: CB
Bio: Three-year starter who registered 19 tackles and broke up seven passes as a senior before suffering a season-ending forearm injury nine games into the year. Junior totals included 48/2/8.
Positive: Physically gifted cornerback who has flashed skill the past three years. Quick flipping his hips off the line, immediately transitions with opponents, and mixes it up throughout the route. Possesses a burst of closing speed, physically beats down opponents, and wins out in battles. Quick-footed in every direction. Fast up the field defending the run and wraps up tackling.
Negative: Struggles making plays with his back to the ball, loses track of the pass and slow turning back to position himself correctly against opponents. Loses assignments on occasion and slow to react.
Analysis: Brown possesses the physical skills to start at the next level. However, he still hasn't put it all together and is prone to giving up the big play on occasion. He offers a good amount of upside for the next level but must quickly pull together the pieces to have a productive career in the NFL.
Height: 5-11.5
Weight: 185
40: 4.51
Year: 4Sr
Curtis Brown
School: Texas
Position: CB
Bio: Two-year starter awarded all-Conference honors as a senior, totaling 26/1/7. Averaged 14.9 yards on 13 punt returns last year. Junior totals included 53/1/15.
Positive: Fundamentally sound cornerback who has good quickness. Fluid moving in reverse, can flip his hips and loses nothing in transition. Displays a burst of speed, drives to the ball out of his plant, and quickly breaks to the play. Gets vertical and contorts to defend passes. Effective facing the action. Gives effort against the run.
Negative: Slow to react on occasion. Gets out-positioned and beaten by opponents. Lacks top end speed.
Analysis: Brown offers a lot of skills for the next level and offers terrific fundamentals. He lacks great speed but will be very effective backed off the line of scrimmage or in a zone system. Brown could see action in nickel or dime package as a rookie and eventually develop into a starter.
Height: 6-0.5
Weight: 205
40: 4.48
Year: 5Sr
Jalil Brown
School: Colorado
Position: CB
Bio: Two-year starter who also saw extensive action with the first team as a sophomore. Totals last season included 46/3/5 after he had career-best numbers of 66/2/15 as a junior.
Positive: Nice-sized cornerback with the athletics skills for the next level. Works to jam opponents at the line of scrimmage, is quick flipping his hips in transition, and fights hard to defend passes. Displays the ability to run downfield with opponents, reads receivers' eyes, and gets his head back around to locate the pass in the air. Has good hands.
Negative: Very quick out of his backpedal. Consistently loses positioning against opponents. Gets out-muscled or out-positioned by lesser receivers.
Analysis: After a terrific junior season, Brown watched his game take a step back last year. He possesses the measurables to start at the next level but must learn to do the little things consistently to have a productive career in the NFL.
Height: 5-9.5
Weight: 186
40: 4.65
Year: 4Sr
Kendric Burney
School: North Carolina
Position: CB
Bio: Three-year starter awarded all-Conference honors after his sophomore and junior seasons. Totals last year included 30/2/2 in six games. Suspended seven games due to rules infractions. Junior numbers included 52 tackles and five interceptions. Sophomore totals included 78/3/5.
Positive: Opportunistic defensive back who plays with outstanding fundamentals. Quick pedaling in reverse,can flip his hips off the line, and loses nothing transitioning to run with opponents. Displays good route recognition in zone, shows a terrific burst of closing speed, and flashes on the scene. Plays with good awareness, works well with safeties, and has terrific hands.
Negative: Average size. Shows some inconsistency on the field. Lacks NFL speed and timed poorly at the combine.
Analysis: Burney is a well-rounded cornerback with potential in a variety of systems at the next level. He lacks classic size/speed yet does enough things well that he could see significant action as a nickel back in the NFL.
Height: 5-11.5
Weight: 190
40: 4.5
Year: 4Jr
Brandon Burton
School: Utah
Position: CB
Bio: Two-year starter awarded all-Conference honors as a junior with totals of 51/2/8. Sophomore numbers included 47/1/10.
Positive: Solid cornerback prospect who has good upside. Quick-footed moving in reverse, can flip his hips off the line, and displays an explosive burst to the ball out of his plant. Displays a physical nature to his game, mixes it up with receivers throughout the route, and gives effort defending the run. Effectively reads receivers' eyes and gets his head back around to locate the pass in the air. Possesses a nice move to the ball in coverage.
Negative: Inconsistent with his backpedal and does too much side shuffling at times. Does not display a good sense of timing, late reacting to the action and does not track the ball well downfield. Slow transitioning out of his backpedal and does not do a good job positioning himself against opponents to defend passes.
Analysis: Burton has shown a lot of skill the past two seasons but still needs to smooth out the rough edges of his game. He possesses the size and speed to play at the next level and could see action in dime packages as a rookie, preferably in a zone system.
Height: 6-0
Weight: 182
40: 4.65
Year: 4Sr
Mario Butler
School: Georgia Tech
Position: CB
Bio: Three-year starter who posted 47/1/5 as a senior and 45/2/3 as a junior.
Positive: Disciplined corner who has solid physical skills. Fluid flipping his hips off the line, aggressive throughout the route, and displays a nice break on passes. Quick up the field, voluntarily defends the run, and explosive at the point of attack. Diagnoses plays and stays with receivers throughout assignments.
Negative: Does not display a great sense of timing. Prefers to side shuffle down the field.
Analysis: Butler has been productive on the college level since his sophomore season. He possesses the size and physical skills to play the next level but might not be anything more than a dime back/special teams player.
Height: 5-10
Weight: 192
40: 4.44
Year: 5Sr
Rashad Carmichael
School: Virginia Tech
Position: CB
Bio: Two-year starter who finished with 40/4/7 as a senior after 55/6/6 as a junior.
Positive: Opportunistic cornerback who makes positive plays when the ball's in the air. Fluid pedaling in reverse, shows terrific route recognition facing the action, and battles hard to defend the throw. Instinctive, works well with safeties, and keeps his teammates alert. Jams opponents at the line of scrimmage and works to defend running plays.
Negative: Lacks a quick backpedal and really cannot flip his hips. Does not always play to his timed speed.
Analysis: Carmichael has shown improvement the past two seasons and is a ball-hawking cornerback best facing the action. He projects as a nickel/dime player in a zone system and should see action early in his NFL career.
Height: 5-11.5
Weight: 191
40: 4.38
Year: 5Sr
Chimdi Chekwa
School: Ohio State
Position: CB
Bio: Three-year starter awarded all-Conference honors as a senior when he put up 42/3/9. Junior numbers included 43 tackles with seven pass breakups. Part of the 2009 Big Ten championship 4x100 meter relay team.
Positive: Athletic college cornerback with the physical skills necessary to start in the NFL. Quick flipping his hips off the line, mixes it up with receivers throughout routes, and displays a burst of speed bearing down on the play. Easily runs with opponents anywhere on the field, works hard to break up throws, and is a solid open-field tackler. Voluntarily comes up the field to defend running plays and screens and throws his body around the action.
Negative: Bites on play-action passes, gets caught out of position, and is late reacting to the action. Does not do a good job positioning himself against opponents to make a play on the ball. Looks confused at times and misses assignments.
Analysis: Chekwa has shown flashes of shutdown ability since his sophomore campaign yet never really put together a complete game. To this point he still remains a better athlete than football player, but his athleticism coupled with a flashes of talent shown in the past make him enticing prospect.
Height: 5-8
Weight: 185
40: 4.59
Year: 4Sr
Domonic Cook
School: Buffalo
Position: CB
Bio: Four-year starter awarded all-Conference honors as a senior after totaling 58/6/6. Junior totals included 55/1/11. Posted 76 tackles as a sophomore.
Positive: Feisty, opportunistic cornerback who lacks the size/speed numbers for the next level. Quick-footed moving in reverse, fluid turning his hips in transition, and shows a burst of closing speed. Possesses a nice break to the ball, plays with an aggressive attitude, and throws his body around the field in order to defend plays. Gets his teammates in the secondary in proper position and works hard.
Negative: Loses out battling opponents. Does a lot of trailing in coverage.
Analysis: Cook was a solid college cornerback yet lacks the size and speed to be anything other than a dime back in the NFL. Could be the eighth player in the secondary for an NFL squad if he proves his worth on special teams.
Height: 5-10
Weight: 178
40: 4.53
Year: 4Sr
Vance Cuff
School: Georgia
Position: CB
Bio: Infrequent starter the past two seasons. Senior totals included 22/1/5 after he had 21 tackles as a sophomore.
Positive: Athletic prospect with an unpolished game. Plays fast, shows the ability to easily run with opponents, and can recover from mistakes. Has a burst to the action and shows suddenness on the field. Solid special teams player who stood out on coverage units.
Negative: Poor defensive back mechanics. Inconsistent pedaling in reverse. Bites on receivers' moves and blows assignments. Not a strong wrap-up tackler. Timed poorly in the 40 at the combine.
Analysis: Cuff is an athletic prospect who needs work on his overall game. The skill he displayed on special teams could help him secure a roster spot as a team's ninth defensive back.
Height: 6-1.5
Weight: 198
40: 4.44
Year: 4Sr
Ras-I Dowling
School: Virginia
Position: CB
Bio: Three-year starter who struggled with assorted leg injuries as a senior, posting just 18 tackles and breaking up one pass in five games. All-Conference selection after his junior and sophomore seasons. Totaled 58/3/8 as a junior and 43/3/11 as a sophomore.
Positive: Physically talented cornerback who's displayed starting potential for the next level throughout his college career. Plays with physicality, shows a burst of recovery speed, and makes plays all over the field. Better than average instincts, effectively reads receivers' eyes, and gets his head back around to locate the pass. Displays a terrific burst out of his plant, uses his frame to box out opponents, and has good hands. Works hard to get up the field and make plays against the run and screens.
Negative: Struggles following receivers out of their breaks. Lacks great top-end speed. Not a reliable tackler.
Analysis: Coming into his senior season, Dowling was rated as one of the top cornerback prospects in land. However, he watched his draft stock drop after spending most of the year on the sidelines with injury. He's still a quality next level prospect with the size and skill to break into a starting lineup if he gets back to prior playing form.
Height: 5-10.5
Weight: 203
40: 4.61
Year: 5Sr
Jai Eugene
School: LSU
Position: CB
Bio: Reserve defensive back the past two seasons, totaling 24 tackles as a senior after recording 26 tackles the prior year. Started nine games as a sophomore and finished the year with 35 tackles while breaking up three passes.
Positive: Nice-sized cornerback who never elevated his game on the college level. Chases the action hard, gives effort, and is a reliable tackler. Displays a nice burst to the ball out of his plant. Consistently positions himself to make plays.
Negative: Does not show good route recognition in zone. Has only average speed.
Analysis: Eugene has shown flashes of ability throughout his college career yet never elevated his game or took hold of the starting position at LSU. He could make it as an inexpensive dime back in the NFL if he proves his worth on special teams.
Height: 5-9.5
Weight: 174
40: 4.51
Year: 4Sr
Anthony Gaitor
School: Florida International
Position: CB
Bio: Four-year starter awarded all-Conference honors since his sophomore season. Totals last year included 52/2/5 after 45 tackles and two interceptions as a junior.
Positive: Small yet tough cornerback with adequate ball skills. Fluid and quick peddling in reverse, smooth turning his hips in transition, and displays a good burst to the throw. Plays with good awareness, has a physical nature and works hard to get involved in the action. Voluntarily defends the run. Has good hands.
Negative: Undersized and looks overmatched at the line of scrimmage. Get out-positioned by smaller opponents.
Analysis: Gaitor was productive at FIU throughout his career and is a tough defender who does not back down from challenges. He lacks great physical skills for the next level but has the style to play in dime packages at the next level.
Height: 5-8.5
Weight: 181
40: 4.55
Year: 4Sr
DeLeon Gause
School: Boston College
Position: CB
Bio: Three-year starter who finished with 27/1/3 as a senior in seven games. Suffered a knee injury that cut his senior season short. Junior numbers included 49 tackles and four pass breakups.
Positive: Tough cornerback who is best when facing the action. Shows a physical nature to his game, works hard to get off blocks, and gets up the field quickly to defend the run. Displays a sense of timing, possesses a burst to the play, and consistently gets a hand in to defend throws. Remains disciplined with assignments and shows good route recognition in zone coverage.
Negative: Tends to give up a lot of underneath receptions. Lacks a smooth and fluid backpedal. Does not possess great playing speed.
Analysis: Coming into the season Gause projected as a free agent prospect with possibilities as a dime player in the NFL. The knee injury of last season will depress his draft grade further. He must prove that he is healthy in camp this summer and quickly produce for any shot to make a practice squad.
Height: 5-9.5
Weight: 195
40: 4.69
Year: 4Sr
Carl Gettis
School: Missouri
Position: CB
Bio: Three-year starter who finished with 48/2/3 as a senior after junior totals of 61 tackles and five passes broken-up.
Positive: Productive college cornerback with poor size/speed numbers. Physical, mixes it up with receivers, and is quick up the field to help defend the run. Flashes on the scene, shows a burst of speed, and has good short-area quickness. Effective in zone coverage, quickly recognizes routes, and can stay with receivers out of breaks.
Negative: Lacks a quick backpedal and is off-balance when moving in reverse. Struggles making plays with his back to the ball. Not fluid in his hips. Shows poor instincts at times.
Analysis: Gettis was very productive on the college level but does not have skills that translate well to the NFL. Best facing the action, he could contribute as a dime back in zone coverage.
Height: 5-9.5
Weight: 188
40: 4.46
Year: 5Sr
Marcell Gipson
School: Wyoming
Position: CB
Bio: Three-year starter who finished with 53/1/4 as a senior and 71 tackles with seven pass defenses as a junior.
Positive: Adequately sized cornerback who is best facing the action. Physical, mixes it up with receivers throughout the route, and works hard to get up the field to make plays against screen passes and the run. Displays a burst of closing speed and the ability to drive out of his plant. Effective when receivers are in front of him.
Negative: Slow following receivers off the line, loses in transition, and is usually a half step late in man coverage. Does not display the ability to stay downfield with opponents.
Analysis: Gipson has been an effective run-defending cornerback in college but possesses unpolished ball skills. He's a special teams prospect with potential as a dime back in zone coverage.
Height: 5-11.5
Weight: 208
40: 4.5
Year: 4Sr
Dejon Gomes
School: Nebraska
Position: CB
Bio: Junior college transfer who became a full-time starter as a senior, winning all-Conference honors with 99/3/7. Junior totals included 46/4/5.
Positive: Skilled defensive back who makes a lot of positive plays on the ball. Effective in man coverage, runs downfield with opponents, then reads receivers' eyes and gets his head back around to make a play on the ball. Gets vertical, adjusts in midair, and effectively defends or intercepts passes. Can stay with receivers out of breaks, has a burst to the ball, and plays a physical game. Displays good recognition of routes in zone coverage. Gives effort defending the run.
Negative: Struggles in battles and gets outmatched by opponents. Was Nebraska's nickel back and never a true starting cornerback.
Analysis: Gomes is a terrific defensive back who offers a variety of polished skills. He will do well in nickel and dime packages at the next level.
Height: 5-11.5
Weight: 185
40: 4.56
Year: 5Sr
Darian Hagan
School: California
Position: CB
Bio: Senior totals included 38/1/9/5 when he started nine games. Posted 30 tackles and broke up five passes as a junior when he started just four games. Sophomore totals included 56 tackles with three interceptions as a full-time starter.
Positive: One-time highly rated cornerback who's been inconsistent the last two years. Physical, stays with assignments, and mixes it up with opponents throughout the action. Effectively tracks the pass and positions himself against opponents to make the play. Works hard to get off blocks and defend the run and is effective on the blitz.
Negative: Does not display great speed on the field and has average defensive back mechanics.
Analysis: Hagan watched his game level off after a terrific sophomore season but is still a serviceable cornerback who can be used in dime packages and on special teams at the next level.
Height: 5-11.5
Weight: 175
40: 4.65
Year: 4Sr
Qier Hall
School: Florida A&M
Position: CB
Bio: Two-year starter awarded all-Conference honors as a senior after leading the team in tackles with 59/1/8. Junior totals included 42/3/6.
Positive: Solid small school defensive back that can play special teams. Has good size and defends the run well. Quick up the field, plays with aggressiveness, and lays a pad into ball carriers. Adequate cover skills, reads receivers' eyes, and gets his head back around to locate the pass in the air.
Negative: Not a reliable tackler. Usually a half step late in coverage.
Analysis: Hall is an underrated cornerback who will be downgraded because of his poor forty time. Offers potential as a dime back but primary responsibility will be on special teams.
Height: 5-9.5
Weight: 191
40: 4.46
Year: 3Jr
Brandon Harris
School: Miami-Fl
Position: CB
Bio: Moved into the starting lineup midway through his freshman season and stayed there the next two years. All-Conference selection after his sophomore and junior seasons. Had 45/1/11 as a junior and 58/2/15 as a sophomore.
Positive: Talented cover corner who has shown the ability to shut down opponents. Quick and fluid pedaling in reverse, loses nothing transitioning to run with opponents off the line, and easily flips his hips in every direction. Stays with receivers out of their breaks. Displays an explosive burst to the action out of his plant, quickly closes to the play, and has the ability to recover from mistakes because of his speed. Plays with physicality. Holds his ground against blocks or sheds them to make his way up the field and defend running or screen plays. Wraps up tackling.
Negative: Seems tentative and slow to react in zone coverage. Struggles against large opponents.
Analysis: Harris possesses the physical skills and shows the underlying fundamentals at the cornerback position to be a number one at the next level. He has the ability to be used in man coverage or backed off the line of scrimmage and should quickly break in with the first team as a rookie in the NFL.
Height: 5-9.5
Weight: 188
40: 4.55
Year: 4Sr
Chris Harris
School: Kansas
Position: CB
Bio: Full-time starter the past two seasons after seeing extensive action with the first team as a sophomore. Senior totals included 82 tackles. Junior numbers included 84 tackles with nine passes broken up.
Positive: Adequately sized cornerback who plays an aggressive brand of football. Fluid turning his hips transitioning off the line, displays the ability to drive to the ball out of his plant, and has a closing burst of speed. Uses his hands to get off blocks, quick up the field quickly, and aggressively defends the run. Works hard to defend throws.
Negative: Slow pedaling in reverse and possesses poor footwork. Gives up a lot underneath receptions. Lacks great closing and recovery speed.
Analysis: Harris lacks great athletic skills for the next level yet could be used as a dime back in a zone system. He plays with a special teams mentality, which will also help his cause at the next level.
Height: 5-11
Weight: 180
40: 4.61
Year: 5Sr
Stephen Harrison
School: Kansas State
Position: CB
Bio: Former walk-on who started the past two years. Senior totals included 40/2/12. Junior numbers included 25 tackles with 11 pass breakups.
Positive: Adequately sized cornerback who is best facing the action. Quick turning his hips off the line, fights to stay with receivers down the field, and has a nice move to the ball. Plays with physicality.
Negative: Prefers to side shuffle down the field and rarely backpedals. Gets out-positioned by opponents.
Analysis: Harrison has shown significant improvement the past two seasons after not seeing action at Kansas State in his first three years. He lacks great physical skills but has a penchant for breaking up passes and should be given a look in camp this summer.
Height: 5-11
Weight: 202
40: 4.52
Year: 5Sr
Ryan Hill
School: Miami-Fl
Position: CB
Bio: Former receiver who moved to the defensive backfield as a junior. Started 11 games last season and finished with 51/3/8.
Positive: Underrated cover corner still learning the position. Jams opponents at the line of scrimmage, quick flipping his hips in transition, and physical with receivers throughout the route. Plays with explosiveness and has a closing burst. Fights hard throughout the action, works well with safeties, and shows the ability to drive to the action out of his plant.
Negative: Very quick out of his backpedal. Does not take correct angles to the action. Overmatched at times.
Analysis: Hill is a developing cornerback who does not back down to a challenge and showed a lot of skill in 2010. He's a dime back/special teams player who should get consideration in the late rounds.
Height: 5-10.5
Weight: 192
40: 4.52
Year: 4Sr
Brandon Hogan
School: West Virginia
Position: CB
Bio: Three-year starter awarded all-Conference honors after his senior and junior campaigns. Totals last season included 37/3/6 after he had 74/1/11 as a junior. Arrested in September last year for driving under the influence. Tore a ligament in his left knee the first week of December.
Positive: Talented cover corner who plays a physical game. Aggressive in all aspects, physical throughout routes, and quick up the field defending the run. Fluid turning his hips in transition, runs downfield with opponents, and quickly gets his head back around to locate the ball and position himself to defend the throw. Displays a good break to the action out of his plant, plays with awareness, and works well with safeties. Occasionally asked to return kicks.
Negative: Lacks top closing or recovery speed. Prefers to side shuffle down the field rather than backpedal. Has experienced some serious off-the-field issues.
Analysis: Hogan is a feisty corner who does not back down under any circumstance and shows natural ball skills. He possesses enough ability to start at the next level if he keeps his focus on the football field and learns to does the little things well. Unlikely to be selected during the first half of the draft but could turn into a late-round steal.
Height: 6-0.5
Weight: 200
40: 4.42
Year: 4Sr
Davon House
School: New Mexico State
Position: CB
Bio: Four-year starter awarded all-Conference honors the past two seasons. Senior totals included 57/2/10, when he struggled throughout the year with an ankle injury. Junior numbers included 68/3/13.
Positive: Athletic cornerback with good size and ball skills. Fluid pedaling in reverse, quick flipping his hips, and smooth in all his movements. Plays heads-up football, shows a burst of closing speed, and effectively positions himself against opponents to defend the throw. Fast up the field to defend the run and aggressive with opponents throughout routes. Displays the ability to drive to the ball out of his plant.
Negative: Does not take proper angles to the action in run defense. Loses a half step out of his transition turning to run with opponents. Slow reacting at times.
Analysis: House is a talented player who has been productive on the college level. He comes with a great amount of upside and has starting potential in the NFL if he is able to fine-tune his game and consistently do the little things well.
Height: 5-11
Weight: 183
40: 4.45
Year: 4Sr
Rod Issac
School: Middle Tennessee
Position: CB
Bio: All-Conference selection as a senior after posting numbers of 54/3/6. Part-time starter the prior two years, totaling 32/1/2 as a junior and 31/1/3 as a sophomore. Member of the Middle Tennessee track team.
Positive: Big, athletic cornerback with good upside. Jams opponents at the line of scrimmage, fluid peddling in reverse, and remains physical with opponents throughout routes. Effectively gets his head back around and locates the pass in the air. Voluntarily defends the run and wraps up tackling.
Negative: Struggles following receivers out of routes. Does not show a good sense of timing.
Analysis: Isaac was a solid college cornerback who showed improvement as a senior. He offers size, has the ability to get better in time, and will get consideration as a ninth defensive back for an NFL roster.
Height: 5-8.5
Weight: 183
40: 4.55
Year: 4Sr
Talmadge Jackson III
School: Oregon
Position: CB
Bio: Three-year starter awarded all-Conference honors as a senior, totaling 70/2/6. Junior numbers included 50/4/6.
Positive: Physical college cornerback with average size/speed numbers for the next level. Keeps the action in front of him, displays a solid burst to the ball and is quick up the field. Works hard to defend the run, aggressively lays his shoulders into ball carriers and wraps up tackling. Fluid flipping his hips in transition and mixes it up with receivers throughout the route.
Negative: Shows indecision in coverage, bites on receivers' moves and plays back on his heels. Does not consistently position himself properly to break up the throw. Stiff and slow pedaling in reverse.
Analysis: Jackson is an aggressive defensive back with limited physical and ball skills. He'll offer possibilities in a zone system if he proves his worth on special teams.
Height: 5-11
Weight: 190
40: 4.41
Year: 5Sr
Ryan Jones
School: Northwest Missouri State
Position: CB
Bio: Two-year starter awarded all-Conference honors after his junior and senior seasons. Had 56/6/13 as a senior and 55/5/11 as a junior.
Positive: Athletic cornerback with a tremendous amount of upside. Fluid peddling in reverse, easily runs downfield with opponents, and has quarterbacks throwing away from him. Plays with physicality and breaks well to the ball.
Negative: Struggles getting off blocks to make his way up the field and is not consistent in his backpedal.
Analysis: Jones possesses the physical skills to play at the next level and has shown a lot of ability to past two years. He's a developmental prospect worth taking in the late rounds and is someone who can play in dime packages or on special teams early in his NFL career.
Height: 6-0.5
Weight: 195
40: 4.55
Year: 4Sr
Chris L. Rucker
School: Michigan State
Position: CB
Bio: Three-year starter awarded all-Conference honors as a senior after totaling 64/2/7. Junior totals included 58 tackles with seven pass breakups. Arrested last October on a charge of drunk driving.
Positive: Nice-sized cornerback with a solid overall game. Quick footed moving in reverse, fluid turning his hips, and loses nothing transitioning to run with receivers down the field. Jams opponents at the line, bumps throughout the route, and plays with physicality. Shows good awareness in zone assignments.
Negative: Does too much face guarding, slow getting his head back around, and at times late locating the pass.
Analysis: Rucker has been a solid cover man for the Spartans and offers the skills that translate well to the next level. He needs to improve his playmaking ability when his back is to the ball, but he could be very effective in a zone system or if backed off the line of scrimmage.
Height: 5-10.5
Weight: 190
40: 4.53
Year: 4Sr
Korey Lindsey
School: Southern Illinois
Position: CB
Bio: Three-year starter awarded all-Conference honors since his sophomore season and named as an all-American after his junior and senior campaigns. Totals last year included 41/1/7 after 63/6/4 the prior year. Had six interceptions as a sophomore.
Positive: Opportunistic cornerback who constantly makes plays on the ball. Fluid turning his hips transitioning off the line with opponents, displays a sense of timing, and correctly positions himself to make a play on the ball. Mixes it up with receivers throughout the route, displays toughness against the run, and quickly gets to the ball carrier. Remains disciplined with assignments, displays good route recognition in zone coverage and has opposing quarterbacks purposely throwing away from him. Breaks down well, flexible, and stays with receivers out of breaks.
Negative: Prefers to side shuffle and rarely backpedals off the line. Struggles to quickly drive out of his plant. Occasionally loses out in battles.
Analysis: Lindsey is one of the more underrated cornerbacks in this year's draft and a legitimate small school prospect with NFL skills. He may never be a starter at the next level but has the ability to be used as a nickel or dime back in zone coverage.
Height: 6-0.5
Weight: 197
40: 4.42
Year: 5Sr
Curtis Marsh
School: Utah State
Position: CB
Bio: Former running back who moved to cornerback in 2009. Senior totals included 45/2/13 when he was a full-time starter. Made four starts as a junior and finished the year with 32/1/5.
Positive: Well-sized and athletic defensive back who is still learning the position. Remains disciplined with assignments, displays the ability to drive to the action out of his plant and possesses a burst of closing speed. Fluid pedaling in reverse, quickly changes direction and plays an aggressive brand of football. Fast up the field defending the run, mixes it up with opponents throughout pass routes, and physically defeats them to defend the throw.
Negative: Displays a poor sense of timing. Loses a sense of where he is in relation to the receiver he is supposed to cover. Not consistent with his defensive back mechanics.
Analysis: Marsh took a quantum leap last season and started to develop as a defensive back. He possesses desirable size/speed numbers for the next level but will need a lot of work before he's NFL ready.
Height: 6-0.5
Weight: 202
40: 4.44
Year: 5Sr
Byron Maxwell
School: Clemson
Position: CB
Bio: Became a starter as a senior and put up 44/2/6. Top reserve as a junior and finished the year with 36 tackles.
Positive: Nice sized cornerback who is best facing the action. Solid athlete, strong at the point, and forceful up the field defending the run. Fights hard to defend passes and plays with physicality.
Negative: Poor footwork moving in reverse and prefers to side shuffle down the field. Displays marginal recovery speed and average ball skills.
Analysis: Maxwell is a size/speed prospect who struggled to break into the starting lineup early in his college career. He has the underlying skill to play in the NFL but may be effective only in a zone system so he can face the action.
Height: 5-11.5
Weight: 195
40: 4.68
Year: 4Sr
Andrew McGee
School: Oklahoma State
Position: CB
Bio: Junior college transfer awarded all-Conference honors as a senior after stepping into the starting lineup and posting 51/5/7. Credited with 32 tackles and six pass breakups as a junior.
Positive: Aggressive defensive back who took his game to another level last season. Displays both quickness and explosiveness off the line, effectively diagnoses the play, and breaks on the ball well. Fluid in his hips. Shows good awareness. Has a burst of speed. Aggressively puts his shoulders into opponents and is physical defending the run.
Negative: Prefers to side shuffle down the field rather than backpedal. Does not have the speed to play in man coverage.
Analysis: McGee was a talented college cornerback who will be limited at the next level by poor speed. He could be effective in a zone system that has him facing the action and reduces his area responsibilities.
Height: 5-10.5
Weight: 191
40: 4.55
Year: 5Sr
Johnny Patrick
School: Louisville
Position: CB
Bio: Three-year starter who finished his senior season with 49/5/12 and was awarded all-Conference honors. Junior totals included 53/2/3. Pled guilty to a charge of harassment with physical contact stemming from a June 27th incident with a female acquaintance.
Positive: Athletic defensive back who displayed great strides in his game last season. Easily runs downfield with opponents, shows an aggressive nature in his game, and will bump receivers throughout the route. Effectively reads opponents' eyes, gets his head back around, and correctly positions himself to defend the throw. Consistently gets a hand in to knock away the ball. Stays with receivers out of their breaks and remains engaged throughout the action. Quick up the field to defend the run.
Negative: Occasionally overmatched by larger receivers and loses out in battles. Not a reliable tackler.
Analysis: Patrick, who originally considered entering the 2010 draft, made the right decision returning to Louisville and performed well as a senior. He possesses the size and skills to eventually grow into starter on the NFL level and at the very least should be a productive nickel or dime player early in his career.
Height: 6-0.5
Weight: 219
40: 4.31
Year: 3Jr
Patrick Peterson
School: LSU
Position: CB
Bio: Full-time starter the past two seasons, winning all-Conference honors after each year and All-American honors after the 2010 campaign. 2010 Bednarik Award winner and Thorpe Awarded winner. Defensive totals last year included 42/4/6 when he also averaged 29.1 yards on 32 kick returns and 16.1 yards on 26 punt returns with two touchdowns. Sophomore defensive numbers included 52/2/13.
Positive: Incredibly athletic defensive back with a tremendous amount of upside. Physical in all aspects of the game, aggressively works to defend the pass, and gets vertical over opponents to come away with the interception. Breaks down well, plays with suddenness, and flashes on the scene out of nowhere. Jams receivers at the line, mixes it up with opponents throughout the play, and can run with receivers anywhere on the field. Fast enough to recover from mistakes and has an explosive burst to the action out of his plant. Strong open field tackler.
Negative: Must improve the consistency of his backpedal as he is quick to revert to side shuffling down the field. Does not display good route recognition in zone coverage.
Analysis: Peterson has been a terrific college cornerback who also became a game-breaking return man. He has opposing quarterbacks purposely staying away from him, and on the occasions they challenge Peterson, he handles opposing receivers. Peterson is a bump-and-run cover corner with a terrific amount of upside. He will also get consideration at free safety and should only get better as he polishes off his skills.
Height: 5-10
Weight: 164
40: 4.46
Year: 4Sr
Tavious Polo
School: Florida Atlantic
Position: CB
Bio: Four-year starter awarded all-Conference honors as a senior with 51/2/4. Junior numbers included 32/1/2. Posted career numbers of 53/7/2 as a freshman.
Positive: Small yet productive cover corner who displayed flashes of dominance in the past. Fluid opening his hips in transition, quickly locates the pass in the air, and moves well to the ball. Fights hard to defend the throw and quickly comes up the field in run defense. Experienced punt returner.
Negative: Prefers to side shuffle down the field. Stiff peddling in reverse.
Analysis: Polo ranked as one of the better cornerbacks in the nation after what was a tremendous freshman season, but he has since struggled to improve his play. He's a potential dime back at the next level if he produces on special teams this summer.
Height: 5-10.5
Weight: 188
40: 4.45
Year: 4Sr
Christopher Randle
School: Utah State
Position: CB
Bio: Two-year starter who finished with 46/2/8 as a senior after putting up junior totals of 53/1/7.
Positive: Skilled cornerback who is best in a zone system. Fluid moving in reverse, smooth turning his hips, and displays the ability to burst to the ball. Stays with receivers out of breaks, possesses a closing burst of speed and fights hard to defend the throw.
Negative: Not a strong cornerback and can be overmatched by opponents. Struggles staying downfield with opponents and lacks great deep speed.
Analysis: Randall has done a terrific job the past two years as a starter at the Utah State. He has enough ability to make it as a dime back in the NFL.
Height: 5-10.5
Weight: 183
40: 4.49
Year: 5Sr
Jamal Robinson
School: Houston
Position: CB
Bio: Two-year starter who posted 47/1/7 as a senior and 58/5/8 as a junior.
Positive: Nice-sized cornerback who plays a physical game. Fast up the field, voluntarily defends the run or screen plays, and wraps up when tackling. Remains disciplined in zone assignments. Displays a good break to the action as well as a solid burst of closing speed.
Negative: Possesses poor ball skills. Rarely gets his head back around and constantly face guards.
Analysis: Robinson possesses the size/speed numbers to be a dime back at the next level and has shown skill facing the action. Could be an effective backup in a zone situation.
Height: 6-1
Weight: 184
40: 4.55
Year: 4Sr
James Rogers
School: Michigan
Position: CB
Bio: Former receiver who moved to cornerback and started 12 games as a senior, posting 34/3/3.
Positive: Nice-sized athlete who displayed flashes of skill at his new position last year. Shows good route recognition in zone coverage, possesses a solid break to the throw, and plays hard until the whistle blows. Works to get off blocks, voluntarily defends the run, and show skill in pass coverage.
Negative: Must improve his backpedal as he loses a half step transitioning to turn and run with receivers. A bit late reacting.
Analysis: Rogers made a successful transition to the cornerback position last season. Though he needs work on the details of his game he showed enough skill to warrant a spot on a practice squad.
Height: 5-10.5
Weight: 180
40: 4.45
Year: 5Sr
Justin Rogers
School: Richmond
Position: CB
Bio: Four-year starter awarded all-American and all-Conference honors since his freshman season. Defensive totals last season included 54/2/5 when he also averaged 20 yards on 23 kick returns and 12.4 yards on 15 punt returns. Previously named CAA Special Teams Player of the Year as a freshman.
Positive: Explosive athlete that impacts games in a variety of ways. Quick flipping his hips at cornerback, displays a nice break to the throw and fights hard to defend the pass. Terrific break to the throw and constantly getting a hand in to deflect passes. Displays solid footwork in every direction, has a burst of speed, and flashes on the scene. Occasionally lined up in the backfield and elusive carrying the ball. Consistently breaks games open with large returns.
Negative: Solid ball skills yet needs work at the cornerback position. Does not have great hands.
Analysis: Rogers is an incredibly athletic prospect who comes with a lot of upside. He has the ability to immediately impact a team at the next level as a return specialist while also being used in dime packages.
Height: 5-11.5
Weight: 193
40: 4.55
Year: 4Sr
Brandian Ross
School: Youngstown State
Position: CB
Bio: Three-year starter at both cornerback and safety. All-Conference selection as a senior, putting up 60/3/5. Junior totals included 47/2/4.
Positive: Hard-hitting cornerback who fights hard to defend passes. Effective backed off the line of scrimmage, shows a burst out of his plant, and quickly closes to the action. Wraps up tackling and gives effort. Fluid turning his hips in transition.
Negative: Slow pedaling in reverse. Late recognizing routes in zone coverage.
Analysis: Ross has shown terrific versatility the past three seasons and was a productive player on the small school level. He possesses the size and skills to get consideration as a dime back if he proves his worth on special teams.
Height: 5-11.5
Weight: 190
40: 4.58
Year: 5Sr
Kevin Rutland
School: Missouri
Position: CB
Bio: Two-year starter who finished with 44/3/7 as a senior and 47/2/2 as a junior. Spent time at safety as a sophomore.
Positive: Nice sized cornerback who has displayed a lot of ability the past two seasons. Quick flipping his hips transitioning off the line, will battle throughout the action, and plays a physical brand of football. Shows a burst of speed, effectively follows receivers across the field, and works hard to defend passes. Is a willing run defender also effective on the blitz, and shows a burst of closing speed. Displays good recognition of routes in zone coverage.
Negative: Lacks a smooth and quick backpedal. Slow to react at times and loses a half step to opponents off the snap. Lacks great quickness.
Analysis: Rutland was a solid college cornerback and projects well as a dime back in a zone system at the next level.
Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 195
40: 4.47
Year: 5Sr
Richard Sherman
School: Stanford
Position: CB
Bio: Former receiver who moved to cornerback as a junior and started the next two seasons. Totals last year included 50/4/9 after he had 62/2/8 the prior year.
Positive: Athletic defensive back with terrific size who is still learning the position. Shows an aggressive streak, works hard to get involved in the action and voluntarily defends the run. Mixes it up with receivers throughout the route, gets vertical and adjusts to defend passes. Displays a burst to the ball, can drive out of his plant and has the ability to quickly close to the action. Defeats blocks to make plays on the ball carrier and beats opposing receivers to defend the pass.
Negative: Very quick out of his backpedal and prefers to side shuffle. Does not track the ball well and loses positioning to opponents down the field. Late to react at times.
Analysis: Ross has shown terrific versatility the past three seasons and was a productive player on the small school level. He possesses the size and skills to get consideration as a dime back if he proves his worth on special teams.
Height: 5-9
Weight: 181
40: 4.44
Year: 5Sr
Travis Simmons
School: East Carolina
Position: CB
Bio: Two-year starter who finished with 37/2/4 as a senior after junior totals of 52/1/2 and an average of 12.6 yards on 16 punt returns.
Positive: Smallish yet feisty defensive back who is best when facing the action. Shows ability in zone coverage, recognizes routes, and stays with responsibilities. Fluid opening his hips, loses nothing in transition, and fights hard to break up throws. Possesses an adequate burst of closing speed.
Negative: Must improve and be more consistent with his backpedal. Gets turned and loses positioning too often.
Analysis: Simmons is an adequate cover man who displayed game impacting skills when he returned punts as a junior. His special teams ability will be the way he makes a roster at the next level.
Height: 5-9.5
Weight: 186
40: 4.32
Year: 4Sr
Darryl Skrine
School: Tenn-Chattanooga
Position: CB
Bio: Three-year starter awarded all-Conference honors the past two years. Senior totals included 39/1/8 after 45/2/8 as a junior. Posted a career-best 48 tackles as a sophomore.
Positive: Athletic cornerback who displays a lot of next-level skills in his game. Breaks down well, plays low, and is flexible. Quickly changes direction, fleet-footed moving in every area, and smooth in his hips. Loses nothing transitioning with opponents off the line, easily runs downfield with receivers, and has a solid burst to the ball. Fast running laterally. Turns it on in a single step and fast enough to recover from mistakes. Quick up the field to help out in run defense. Effectively diagnoses the action.
Negative: Gives a large cushion, which results in a lot of underneath receptions. Is a bit quick out of his backpedal at times. Tends to get high in his backpedal.
Analysis: Skrine is a terrific athlete with elite speed and a great amount of upside. Still developing at the position, Skrine would be most effective in a system that uses him backed off the line of scrimmage. Should be able to contribute as a nickel or dime back during his rookie season and also be given an opportunity to return kicks.
Height: 5-9.5
Weight: 185
40: 4.49
Year: 5Sr
Chris Smith
School: Northern Illinois
Position: CB
Bio: Junior college transfer who has started the past two seasons and earned all-Conference honors after his senior campaign. Totals last year included 70/3/12 after he had 70 tackles the prior year.
Positive: Aggressive corner with adequate size and solid ball skills. Quick flipping his hips off the line and displays solid awareness facing the action as well as decent route recognition. Shows a burst of closing and recovery speed, works to get off blocks, and willingly comes up the field defending the run. Wraps up tackling.
Negative: Struggles making plays with his back to the ball. Prefers to side shuffle instead of backpedal.
Analysis: Smith is an aggressive corner who does not back down to top competition and works hard to make plays. He has the skills necessary to be a dime back in a zone system if he proves his worth on special teams.
Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 211
40: 4.5
Year: 5Sr
Jimmy Smith
School: Colorado
Position: CB
Bio: Two-year starter awarded all-Conference honors the last two-years. Totals last year included 70 tackles with five passes broken up. Junior numbers included 70/2/10.
Positive: Physically impressive defensive back who flashes the ability to shut down opponents. Instinctive, diagnoses the action, and does not back down from a challenge. Quick flipping his hips in transition, physical throughout the route, and fights hard to defend throws. Out-muscles opponents and beats them to defend the pass. Solid athlete that gets vertical and contorts in midair to defend passes. Defeats blocks and fast up the field defending running plays or screens passes.
Negative: Stiff and slow pedaling in reverse. Does not display the ability to quickly drive to the ball out of his plant. Has several off the field/character concerns which has raised numerous red-flags.
Analysis: Smith comes off two productive seasons on the college level and is an athletic prospect with good upside. He offers starting potential at the next level but must improve his overall fundamentals and mature as a person before he'll break into a starting lineup. Would be best in a bump-and-run type system.
Height: 5-9.5
Weight: 197
40: 4.55
Year: 4Sr
Brandon Stephens
School: Miami-Oh
Position: CB
Bio: Two-year starter who posted 38/1/11 as a senior after junior totals of 57 tackles and six pass breakups.
Positive: Physically gifted college cornerback who flashes skill. Quickly transitions off the line, mixes it up with receivers throughout the route, and works hard to defend throws. Shows the ability to run downfield with opponents, has a closing burst to the action, and consistently defends a large number of passes. Helps out as a return specialist.
Negative: Slow getting his head back around to locate the pass. Does not do a good job positioning himself against opponents. Usually a half step behind the action.
Analysis: Stephens is an athletic defensive back who has shown enough skills to warrant his inclusion on a practice squad next season.
Height: 5-10.5
Weight: 191
40: 4.46
Year: 4Sr
Josh Thomas
School: Buffalo
Position: CB
Bio: Three-year starter who finished his senior season with 58/1/8. Junior totals included 45 tackles with nine pass breakups.
Positive: Athletic cornerback with NFL physical skills. Engages receivers at the line, fluid flipping his hips in transition, and runs with opponents downfield. Smooth and fluid pedaling in reverse and displays a quick break to the throw. Plays an aggressive style of football, always willing to throw a pad into the pile, and quick moving up the field in run defense.
Negative: Loses out in battles. Late reacting to the action and does not consistently play with a sense of awareness on the field.
Analysis: Thomas is an aggressive cornerback who has opposing quarterbacks avoiding him. He must continue to improve his game but has the underlying skills to be a solid nickel back in either man or zone coverage in the NFL.
Height: 5-9.5
Weight: 189
40: 4.48
Year: 4Sr
Brandyn Thompson
School: Boise State
Position: CB
Bio: Three-year starter awarded all-Conference honors as a senior, totaling 31/3/7. Junior totals included 45/6/3. Sophomore numbers included 54/4/6.
Positive: Skilled defensive back whose ability should translate well to the next level. Quick-footed in every direction, can flip his hips, and stays with receivers out of breaks. Shows an explosive burst to the ball and the ability to quickly drive out of his plant. Plays with explosiveness, remains disciplined with assignments, and has good hands. Quick up the field defending the run and wraps up tackling.
Negative: Lacks size and strength at the point of attack. Lacks top downfield speed. Inconsistent with his reads in zone coverage.
Analysis: Thompson was a solid cornerback at Boise State since his sophomore season and offers the ball skills to play nickel back in the NFL.
Height: 5-11.5
Weight: 199
40: 4.68
Year: 4Sr
Devon Torrence
School: Ohio State
Position: CB
Bio: Two-year starter who finished with 82/2/8 as a senior after junior totals of 35/2/2. Began his college career at receiver.
Positive: Developing cornerback with terrific size and upside potential. Displays solid footwork in reverse and shows a terrific burst of closing speed. Has an aggressive nature to his game, collapses from the outside to defend the run, and is a solid open field tackler. Has solid hands.
Negative: Very quick to leave his backpedal. Shows hesitation in his game. Gets turned around, which hurts his ability to make plays on the ball.
Analysis: Since moving from wide receiver, Torrence has shown terrific progress the past two years. He has the size and the ability to develop into a second cornerback in the NFL and should see immediate action in dime packages as a rookie.
Height: 6-0.5
Weight: 176
40: 4.25
Year: 4Sr
DeMarcus Van Dyke
School: Miami-Fl
Position: CB
Bio: Part-time starter the past four years. Had 20/2/5 as a senior and 30/1/3 as a junior.
Positive: Physically gifted cornerback who never pulled together a complete game on the college level. Quick-footed in reverse, can flip his hips in transition, and shows a burst of speed. Physical, will mix it up with receivers throughout the route, and aggressively defends the run. Takes on bigger opponents. Gives effort on special teams, specifically on coverage units.
Negative: Struggles making plays with his back to the ball and slow getting his head around to locate the pass in the air. Possesses a thin build. Adequate burst out of his plant.
Analysis: Van Dyke displayed a variety of NFL type skills throughout his college career and performed well for scouts in the postseason. He has the fundamentals to play for a team at the next level. Van Dyke is a developmental prospect with the ability to see action as a rookie.
Height: 6-0
Weight: 183
40: 4.45
Year: 5Sr
Darrin Walls
School: Notre Dame
Position: CB
Bio: Three-year starter who tallied 41/3/4 as a senior and 63/1/5 as a junior.
Positive: Big cornerback who's displayed the ability to shut down opponents throughout his college career. Jams opponents at the line of scrimmage, aggressive throughout the route, and fights hard to defend passes. Loses nothing transitioning to run with opponents, shows a terrific burst out of his plant, and has opponents throwing away from him. Can stay on the receivers' hip out of their breaks and plays with a explosiveness.
Negative: Must improve the consistency of his backpedal. Seems to get lost in zone coverage.
Analysis: Walls displayed the underlying skills to be a top cornerback prospect throughout his college career. He must fine-tune the details of his game, but he is a prospect who could see significant action in nickel packages as a rookie in the NFL.
Height: 6-0
Weight: 204
40: 4.55
Year: 4Jr
Aaron Williams
School: Texas
Position: CB
Bio: Two-year starter awarded all-Conference honors last season as a junior after totaling 46 tackles and breaking up four passes. Sophomore totals included 44/3/6.
Positive: Big cornerback with starting potential for the next level. Displays good footwork in all directions, physical throughout the route, and displays the ability to stay with receivers out of breaks. Jams opponents at the line, slows their release off the snap, and works hard to defend passes. Shows force up the field on the blitz. Uses his large frame to box out opponents.
Negative: Gets tall in his backpedal, does not always play with balance, and lacks deep speed. Loses his sense of where he is on the field in relation to receivers on occasion.
Analysis: Williams been a big-time player the past two seasons and has the underlying skills to be very productive at the next level. He lacks a complete game at this point but should only get better with more playing experience.
Shareece Wright
School: USC
Position: CB
Bio: All-Conference selection as a senior after recording 73 tackles and breaking up 10 passes. Also blocked a field goal last year. Academically ineligible in 2009. Started the first two games in 2008 before suffering a hairline fracture in his neck.
Positive: Athletic prospect with solid size and defensive back skills. Quick flipping his hips off the line, explosive and shows the ability to stay downfield with opponents. Possesses a burst to the ball, plays with aggressiveness, and works hard to defend the throw. Quick up the field and voluntarily defends the run. Shows force on the blitz.
Negative: Marginal instincts and tends to lose a sense of positioning against opponents. Marginal footwork in reverse.
Analysis: After almost two full seasons on the sidelines, Wright returned in 2010 and performed well. He possesses the size and skill to play at the next level but will need time to complete his game before he'll be NFL ready.
Updated 2/20
| Rank | Rnd | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st | Andrew Luck Stanford | QB |
| 2 | 1st | Matt Kalil USC | T |
| 3 | 1st | Trent Richardson Alabama | RB |
| 4 | 1st | Robert Griffin III Baylor | QB |
| 5 | 1st | Quinton Coples North Carolina | DE |
| 6 | 1st | Justin Blackmon Oklahoma State | WR |
| 7 | 1st | Morris Claiborne LSU | CB |
| 8 | 1st | Riley Reiff Iowa | T |
| 9 | 1st | Kendall Wright Baylor | WR |
| 10 | 1st | Melvin Ingram South Carolina | DE |
| 11 | 1st | David DeCastro Stanford | G |
| 12 | 1st | Michael Brockers LSU | DT |
| 13 | 1st | Dre Kirkpatrick Alabama | CB |
| 14 | 1st | Fletcher Cox Mississippi State | DT |
| 15 | 1st | Courtney Upshaw Alabama | OLB |
| 16 | 1st | Michael Floyd Notre Dame | WR |
| 17 | 1st | Mike Adams Ohio State | T |
| 18 | 1st | Zach Brown North Carolina | OLB |
| 19 | 1st | Jonathan Martin Stanford | T |
| 20 | 1st | Nick Perry USC | OLB |
| 21 | 1st | Devon Still Penn State | DT |
| 22 | 1st | Luke Kuechly Boston College | ILB |
| 23 | 1-2 | Peter Konz Wisconsin | C |
| 24 | 1st | Don'ta Hightower Alabama | ILB |
| 25 | 1st | Mark Barron Alabama | S |
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