In 2016 I watched many defensive back prospects, but rather than rank them sequentially I wrote up my “superlatives,” ranking players in various categories. Florida’s Quincy Wilson and Colorado’s Chidobe Awuzie are very different styles of players, and it’s almost nonsensical to rate one as “better” than the other. These categories paint a better picture…
In 2016 I watched many cornerback prospects, but rather than rank them sequentially I wrote up my cornerback “superlatives,” ranking players in various categories. Florida’s Quincy Wilson and Colorado’s Chidobe Awuzie are very different styles of players, and it’s almost nonsensical to rate one as “better” than the other. These categories paint a better picture…
Click here for a full explanation of methodology and categories used in the chart above. About the class: Marshon Lattimore: #2 In the context of rankings, “#2” is usually associated with being the runner-up, the second best, or the first loser. For Marshon Lattimore, #2 means his overall ranking in this class from me. In…
Defensive Linemen Winner: Jaleel Johnson, Iowa Loser: None Analysis: Probably the toughest position to pick a winner and loser for, as no one looked like a top 30 prospect, but the entire group performed at a draftable level. Jaleel Johnson was the most explosive and powerful player at his position, and he projects well to…
The 2017 NFL Draft is shaping up as a strong one for defensive backs – NFL.com’s latest mock draft has 11 cornerbacks and safeties in the first 39 picks. The group down in Mobile, AL for the Reese’s Senior Bowl showcases that strength, with a number of intriguing prospects. While the NFL Draft is still…