2018 NFL Draft: Cornerback Rankings

Chris Ransom follow @DraftUtopia Last Updated: February 23, 2018.

1. Minkah Fitzpatrick, CB, Alabama Projected Round Top 5 Pick
   
   
   2017 Season Recap The 6-1 202 lb Minkah Fitzpatrick had another strong season in 2017. Minkah Fitzpatrick showed he could be the man on tape and is easily the top defensive back in the 2018 NFL Draft whether you rank him as a cornerback or a safety. Minkah Fitzpatrick played field cornerback as well as both safety roles once again in 2017.
   
   
   
   Minkah Fitzpatrick had 8 deflections from pass breakups and 1 interception in 2017. Minkah also had 38 solo tackles, 22 assisted tackles, 60 total tackles, 8 tackles for a loss, 3 quarterback hurries, and 1.5 sacks to go with his 8 deflections in 2017. He only allowed 1 receiving touchdown to Auden Tate back in the first week of the 2017 season and the most any receiver got on him was 80 receiving yards which is what Michael Gallup of Colorado State had versus Minkah on tape.
   
   
   Minkah Fitzpatrick SWOT Report
   
   
   Strengths: Minkah Fitzpatrick can line up at field cornerback, boundary cornerback, strong safety, and free safety with his versatility. Minkah can jam receivers at the line of scrimmage. Extremely durable. Has tremendous instincts and the football IQ to shadow any route. Fitzpatrick is a natural run stuffer. Fitzpatrick has fluid hips and knows how to move his hips to match up with receivers when dropping back into coverage. Fitzpatrick can play man coverage, zone coverage, or press coverage effectively. Capable of lining up as an extra pass rusher off the edge. Very good at defending against the run. Fitzpatrick knows the cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 schemes. Capable of being a returner on special teams. Has 4.3 speed and ran a 4.39 in the Spring at Alabama. Extremely high football IQ.
   
   
   
   Weaknesses: I think Fitzpatrick is a pretty complete defensive back for the most part. I don't see any weaknesses with him which is also how I feel about Saquon Barkley, Bradley Chubb, and Quenton Nelson as prospects this year.
   
   
   
   Opportunities: 4. Cleveland Browns, 5. Denver Broncos, 6. New York Jets, 7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and 8. Chicago Bears. Minkah Fitzpatrick is a top 5 prospect in this class. There is a chance he could fall to 8 if Cleveland passes on him at 4. He won't get past Chicago at 8 though and one of the other teams picking ahead could take him too.
   
   
   
   Threats: There are no threats with Minkah. He doesn't have the same durability concerns that Marshon Lattimore had coming out of Ohio State last year. He's a more complete player and I have Minkah graded higher than a lot of other defensive backs. I gave Eric Berry a 97 grade coming out of Tennessee and Earl Thomas a 96 grade coming out of Texas back in 2010. I also gave Lattimore a 95 grade last year. Minkah has a chance to be special, but you can certainly debate that Minkah isn't on the level of Eric Berry or Earl Thomas as a safety or Lattimore as a corner.
   
   
   
   Potential Grade: 98/99
   
   
   
   
   Before 2017
   
   
   Minkah Fitzpatrick had 11 deflections from pass breakups as a true freshman when he started next to Marlon Humphrey in 2015. In 2016, Fitzpatrick only had 7 deflections from pass breakups, but he also had 6 interceptions and 5 tackles for a loss while showing the versatility to play boundary cornerback, free safety, and strong safety during his sophomore season.
   
   
   
   Minkah Fitzpatrick can play man coverage, zone coverage, or press coverage effectively. Fitzpatrick knows the cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 schemes.
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Josh Jackson, CB, Iowa Projected Round Top 10 Pick
   
   
   2017 Season Recap The 6-1 192 lb Josh Jackson was a nickel cornerback next to Desmond King when he played boundary cornerback in 2016. Josh Jackson moved from nickel cornerback to field cornerback in 2017. He made an immediate first impression by humiliating Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen in Wyoming's opener against Iowa in 2017. Josh Jackson had 18 deflections from pass breakups and 8 interceptions with Jackson returning 2 of those interceptions for touchdowns.
   
   
   
   Josh Jackson nicknamed "Pick Magnet" has had excellent tape in 2017. Jackson continues to showcase the man coverage, zone coverage, and press coverage needed to start in the NFL. Jackson dominated against #1 flanker receivers in 2017 after facing slot receivers in 2016.
   
   
   
   Josh Jackson only had 1 game all season where he didn't have a deflection from a pass breakup or an interception. Even on days where Jackson had 0 deflections he balled out and got an interception. He didn't have any deflections verus Ohio State, but he had 3 interceptions in that game and 4 if you count one that got called back.
   
   
   
   Jackson limited Iowa State wide receiver Allen Lazard to 6 receptions for 23 receiving yards. Lazard scored 2 touchdowns in the red zone on the corner across from Jackson which really is a testament to how good Josh Jackson is. Daeshon Hamilton to 2 receptions for 46 receiving yards against Penn State in 2017. Jackson is capable of starting right away.
   
   
   Josh Jackson SWOT Report
   
   
   Strengths: Josh Jackson can play man coverage, zone coverage, or press coverage effectively. Jackson knows the cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 schemes. Extremely durable. Jackson is an effective blitzer and can stop the run. Capable of lining up as an extra pass rusher off the edge. Probably the biggest ballhawk cornerback in this draft if you count Minkah Fitzpatrick as a safety. I don't see as much versatility with Jackson, but I see more of a ballhawk with Jackson. Jackson was Iowa's punt returner in 2017 as well. Extremely high football IQ.
   
   
   
   Weaknesses: Doesn't jam receivers as much as he should. Not a hard hitting corner, but he plays extremely smart. He needs to be more consistent in this area despite showcasing effective press coverage which is great, but not elite like his man or zone coverage. His athleticism needs to improve as well, he's capable of running a 4.4, but projects to run a 4.5 at this point. Josh Jackson only has one season as a full-time starter with his breakout campaign in 2017.
   
   
   
   Opportunities: 6. New York Jets, 7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 8. Chicago Bears, 9. San Francisco 49ers, and 10. Oakland Raiders. Josh Jackson may not be a top 5 pick. He's a top 10 pick though.
   
   
   
   Threats: Josh Jackson is a very good cornerback at this point. I think the ceiling to be better than Marshon Lattimore is there though if he can jam more consistently in press and improve his speed. I believe Jackson can do those two things plus I value coverage way more than hard hitting when it comes to corners.
   
   
   
   Potential Grade: 97/99
   
   
   
   
   Before 2017
   
   
   Got stiff armed by Christian McCaffrey as a true freshman in Iowa's Rose Bowl Game. Was a nickel cornerback with 4 deflections from pass breakups in 2016 and hardly got any playing experience. Many coaches were impressed with his progress and viewed him as a breakout player for 2017 with Desmond King gone.
   
   
   
   Jackson isn't as physical or as experienced as Desmond King was coming out of Iowa. He's much bigger though so he could rise up boards with a huge 2017 campaign.
   
   
   
   Josh Jackson can play man coverage, zone coverage, or press coverage effectively. Jackson knows the cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 schemes.
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Donte Jackson, CB, LSU Projected Round 1st Round
   
   
   2017 Season Recap The 5-11 175 lb Donte Jackson broke out in 2017. Jackson showed the versatility to play field cornerback, boundary cornerback, or nickel cornerback. Donte Jackson had 32 solo tackles, 17 assisted tackles, 49 total tackles, and 10 deflections from pass breakups in 2017.
   
   
   
   Donte Jackson held Calvin Ridley to 3 recepitions for 61 receiving yards. He also held Christian Kirk to to 7 receptions for 78 receiving yards. He gave up a touchdown to Kirk, but also made up for it by picking off a pass intended for Kirk. That interception was Jackson's only pick of the entire year.
   
   
   Donte Jackson SWOT Report
   
   
   Strengths: Donte Jackson can play man coverage, zone coverage, or press coverage effectively. Jackson knows the cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 schemes. Extremely durable. Jackson has the best foot speed of any cornerback in this class. Best case scenario he runs a faster 40 time than John Ross. Worst case scenario he runs a 4.45 40-time. The bottom line is Jackson has the speed and athleticism to blanket slot receivers. Jackson has lined up at field cornerback, boundary cornerback, nickel cornerback, and dime cornerback throughout his career at LSU. Extremely high football IQ.
   
   
   
   Weaknesses: Donte Jackson does have the best foot speed of any cornerback. Jackson struggles against bigger receivers. This is due to Jackson being only 5-11. Sidney Jones had the same issue coming out of Washington before the injury at his Pro Day and was lightyears better than Kevin King. Donte Jackson will be a stud if he corrects this.
   
   
   
   Opportunities: 14. Green Bay Packers, 15. Arizona Cardinals, 22. Buffalo Bills, 25 Tennessee Titans, and 30. Minnesota Vikings. I have Donte Jackson at 30 right now.
   
   
   
   Threats: Some teams believe Donte Jackson has issues with discipline. That's the big reason why I don't have Jackson listed as a blue chip cornerback like Minkah Fitzpatrick or Josh Jackson. He has the upside to develop into a Pro Bowl corner and should be a great starter in the NFL.
   
   
   
   Potential Grade: 91/99
   
   
   
   
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   Donte Jackson became a nickel cornerback in 2016. Jackson had 8 deflections from pass breakups. If he can build on that in 2017 he could be a riser to keep an eye on.
   
   
   
   Donte Jackson can play man coverage, zone coverage, or press coverage effectively. Jackson knows the cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 schemes.
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. Holton Hill, CB, Texas Projected Round 1st Round
   
   
   2017 Season Recap The 6-3 200 lb Holton Hill has been the field cornerback on the Texas Longhorns in each of the past three seasons. He dominated versus Big 12 receivers like James Washington and Allen Lazard on tape. He didn't finish the 2017 season despite these strong outings due to getting dismissed from Texas.
   
   
   
   I'm willing to look past this with Holton Hill. The reason I say that is because his tape is so exceptional. He reminds me of Trumaine Johnson with the off the field concerns that both Marcus Peters and Janoris Jenkins had coming out of college.
   
   
   
   He has the football IQ to play cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, or cover 4 though. Having that immense football IQ along with the best size among the 2018 NFL Draft cornerbacks makes you a first round pick.
   
   
   Holton Hill SWOT Report
   
   
   Strengths: Holton Hill can play man coverage, zone coverage, or press coverage effectively. Hill knows the cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 schemes. Hill is very physical and one could argue he's the best press coverage corner in the entire draft. His father was a linebacker at UTEP and sometimes I wonder if Holton hits harder. That's not a knock on Holton's father. I'm just that impressed with the intensity Holton Hill brought on the football field. Can play both field and boundary cornerback on either side. Can be used on special teams. Extremely high football IQ.
   
   
   
   Weaknesses: Holton Hill has a tendency to miss tackles. Has 4.5 speed for a cornerback. He ran a 4.56 40-time coming out of High School. Hill didn't face a receiver with 4.4 speed in the Big 12 this year even though he shut down two quality targets in James Washington and Allen Lazard.
   
   
   
   Opportunities: 22. Buffalo Bills, 25 Tennessee Titans, 30. Minnesota Vikings, 31. New England Patriots, and 33. Cleveland Browns. Holton Hill is a first round prospect. I'm not sure where Holton Hill ends up, but he has first round talent.
   
   
   
   Threats: Holton Hill is pretty durable when healthy so I'm not concerned with his durability despite him missing some games in 2016 due to injuries. He also has a limited amount of experience with only 20 career starts. Got suspended from Texas after failing three drug tests. So he does have some off the field concerns. I think you have to overlook that though because the potential for Holton Hill to be a Pro Bowl corner is there if he keeps his nose clean. At the same time, one more infraction leading up to the draft could drop him to the same draft range as Alfonzo Dennard the corner who played next to Prince Amukamara at Nebraska who is no longer in the NFL.
   
   
   
   Potential Grade: 91/99
   
   
   
   
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   Holton Hill played at Lamar High School in Texas before going to Austin. He started the final 8 games for Texas and got Big 12 Freshman Of The Year honors at cornerback. He couldn't build on that as a sophomore. The thing is Holton Hill could be a huge riser with a dominant 2017 season after having strong games versus Dede Westbrook and James Washington in 2016.
   
   
   
   Holton Hill can play man coverage, zone coverage, or press coverage effectively. Hill knows the cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 schemes.
   
   
   
   
   
   
5. Mike Hughes, CB, Central Florida Projected Round 2nd Round
   
   
   2017 Season Recap The 5-11 191 lb Mike Hughes helped Central Florida take the NCAA by storm as a field cornerback in 2017. This was his first year as a starter. He kept my top ranked wide receiver Anthony Miller in check in Central Florida's first meeting versus Memphis. Hughes gave up a touchdown to Miller in the rematch during the conference championship game.
   
   
   
   Mike Hughes led Central Florida to a perfect season. Hughes had 37 solo tackles, 12 assisted tackles, 49 total tackles, 11 deflections from pass breakups, 4 interceptions, 1 defensive touchdown, 1 kickoff return for a touchdown, and 2 punt returns for touchdowns in 2017. Hughes can be a cover corner or a return specialist on special teams too.
   
   
   Mike Hughes SWOT Report
   
   
   Strengths: Mike Hughes can play man, zone, and press coverage. Hughes has fluid hips and knows how to move his hips to match up with receivers when dropping back into coverage. Hughes can play man coverage, zone coverage, or press coverage effectively. Hughes knows the cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 schemes. Extremely high football IQ.
   
   
   
   Weaknesses: Mike Hughes is a one-year starter. That's my one big issue with Mike Hughes.
   
   
   
   Opportunities: 33. Cleveland Browns, 37. New York Jets, 38. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 39. Chicago Bears, and 41. Oakland Raiders. Mike Hughes has first round talent and Pro Bowl potential, but may fall to the second round due to off the field concerns.
   
   
   
   Threats: Mike Hughes got dismissed from North Carolina as a freshman. One of the rumors I heard was that he got arrested at North Carolina. I'm not commenting on this since it's not my concern. Instead I'll just point out how teams need to pay attention to this.
   
   
   
   Potential Grade: 91/99
   
   
   
   
   Before 2017
   
   
   Mike Hughes began his career at North Carolina. He transferred to Central Florida following his freshman season.
   
   
   
   
   
   
6. Isaiah Oliver, CB, Colorado Projected Round 2nd Round
   
   
   2017 Season Recap The 6-1 195 lb Isaiah Oliver was a nickel cornerback next to Chidobe Awuzie and Akhelllo Witherspoon in 2016. Oliver took over as the field cornerback for Colorado in 2017 and dominated in that role with 13 deflections from pass breakups and 2 interceptions.
   
   
   Isaiah Oliver SWOT Report
   
   
   Strengths: Isaiah Oliver has started at field cornerback, boundary cornerback, and nickel cornerback. Oliver can play man coverage, zone coverage, or press coverage at a high level very consistently. Oliver dominates against the run. Oliver knows the cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 schemes. Extremely durable. Hits hard. Does a lot well on tape and can stop the run. Extremely high football IQ.
   
   
   
   Weaknesses: Isaiah Oliver is a pretty complete cornerback for the most part. He gets beat in the red zone though despite dominating elsewhere. One of Sam Darnold's targets beat him in the end zone.
   
   
   
   Opportunities: 38. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 39. Chicago Bears, 41. Oakland Raiders, 43. New England Patriots, and 45. Green Bay Packers. Isaiah Oliver has first round talent, but I have a few other corners ranked ahead of him so he fell to the second round.
   
   
   
   Threats: Isaiah Oliver has no threats. He's one of the safer cornerbacks in this draft. He showed he has the intangibles to start right away at the College All Stars Challenge on ESPNU along with his tape in 2017.
   
   
   
   Potential Grade: 91/99
   
   
   
   
   Before 2017
   
   
   Isaiah Oliver played next to Chidobe Awuzie and Akhello Witherspoon in 2016. He's taking over as the field cornerback for Colorado in 2017.
   
   
   
   Isaiah Oliver can play man coverage, zone coverage, or press coverage effectively. Tankersley knows the cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 schemes.
   
   
   
   
   
   
7. Carlton Davis, CB, Auburn Projected Round 2nd Round
   
   
   2017 Season Recap The 6-1 203 lb Carlton Davis had a pretty good season for Auburn with 11 deflections from pass breakups. Carlton Davis deserves to get drafted before Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley because he kept Ridley in check and dominated in that game limiting Ridley to 3 receptions for 38 receiving yards. Davis also limited Christian Kirk to 8 receptions for 62 receiving yards.
   
   
   
   While Carlton Davis balled out versus Alabama and Texas A&M, he also struggled versus Georgia. He had ups and downs against Clemson and Central Florida on tape in 2017.
   
   
   Carlton Davis SWOT Report
   
   
   Strengths: Carlton Davis has started at both field and boundary cornerback. Carlton Davis can blanket someone in man or zone coverage. Davis knows the cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 schemes. Extremely durable. Extremely high football IQ.
   
   
   
   Weaknesses: Carlton Davis is inconsistent with press coverage. Sometimes he owns his receiver with press coverage if you watch his tape versus a team like Ole Miss. He also gets owned in press coverage too as one of Georgia's wide receivers knocked Carlton Davis flat on the ground in the 2017 SEC Championship Game despite his size.
   
   
   
   Opportunities: 39. Chicago Bears, 41. Oakland Raiders, 43. New England Patriots, 45. Green Bay Packers, and 53. Buffalo Bills. These are teams that could all be looking at Carlton Davis.
   
   
   
   Threats: Carlton Davis has a really difficult personality. A friend of mine told me he's too stubborn. By this I mean he will only play a field or boundary role. He will not move over to nickel cornerback if it will help his team win. That kind of attitude can be toxic for NFL teams and when you consider he got pushed on the ground at field cornerback in this years SEC Championship Game, a change to nickel may be just what he needs. He needs to impress teams in the interview and say he will play wherever teams put him at the 2018 NFL Combine.
   
   
   
   Potential Grade: 89/99
   
   
   
   
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   Carlton Davis had 8 deflections from pass breakups as a true freshman in 2015. Davis had 10 deflections from pass breakups in 2016.
   
   
   
   Carlton Davis can play man coverage and zone coverage effectively. Davis knows the cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 schemes.
   
   
   
   
   
   
8. Isaac Yiadom, CB, Boston College Projected Round 3rd Round
   
   
   2017 Season Recap The 6-1 190 lb Isaac Yiadom is the field cornerback for Boston College. Yiadom had 36 solo tackles, 17 assisted tackles, 53 total tackles, 7 deflections from pass breakups, and 2 interceptions in 2017. Yiadom also dominated in the 2018 Senior Bowl practices before having 3 deflections from pass breakups in the 2018 Senior Bowl Game. Yiadom has second round talent, but will be a huge catch for a team early in the third round.
   
   
   
   Isaac Yiadom faced three NFL wide receivers and rose to the occassion in each contest. In a loss to Notre Dame, Yiadom held Equanimeous St. Brown to 1 reception for 3 receiving yards. In a loss to Clemson, Yiadom held Clemson wide receiver Deon Cain to 3 receptions for 25 receiving yards. Yiadom also had 2 deflections from pass breakups along with an interception on Kelly Bryant which came from a quarterback hurry by Harold Landry. Yiadom held Florida State wide receiver Auden Tate to 2 receptions for 12 receiving yards and had 1 deflection from a pass breakup in a 35-3 victory over Florida State.
   
   
   Isaac Yiadom SWOT Report
   
   
   Strengths: Isaac Yiadom was Boston College's field cornerback. Yiadom can play man coverage, zone coverage, or press coverage effectively. Yiadom knows the cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 schemes. Does a phenomenal job jamming wide receivers on tape. Extremely high character guy. Extremely durable. Extremely high football IQ.
   
   
   
   Weaknesses: Isaac Yiadom really doesn't have any weaknesses. The only thing he may lack is the upside of a Pro Bowl corner. He's going to start right away as either a field cornerback or a boundary cornerback and have a positive impact for an NFL team.
   
   
   
   Opportunities: 63. New England Patriots, 65. Cleveland Browns, 66. New York Giants, 67. Indianapolis Colts, and 69. Tampa Bay Buccaneers. You can argue Isaac Yiadom has second round talent despite getting an early third round grade. With a strong 2018 NFL Combine, Yiadom could move up even higher than this. I think the potential for him to possibly move ahead of Harold Landry is there too.
   
   
   
   Threats: There are no threats with Isaac Yiadom. He may not have the ceiling of a Pro Bowler. He's got a very good floor though and should translate into a starting boundary cornerback at the very worst.
   
   
   
   Potential Grade: 88/99
   
   
   
   
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   Isaac Yiadom had 10 deflections from pass breakups in 2016. He really was a huge part in Boston College's defense last year. If he can build on that he will move up draft boards.
   
   
   
   Isaac Yiadom can play man coverage, zone coverage, and press coverage effectively. Yiadom knows the cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 schemes.
   
   
   
   
   
   
9. Nick Nelson, CB, Wisconsin Projected Round 3rd Round
   
   
   2017 Season Recap The 5-11 208 lb Nick Nelson played both field cornerback and boundary cornerback at Wisconsin in 2017. Nelson showed incredible versatility as well as the leadership to take over a number one cornerback spot that Derrick Tindal manned until 2017.
   
   
   
   Nick Nelson had 21 deflections for pass breakups in 2017. Nick Nelson showcased elite man and press coverage in 2017.
   
   
   Nick Nelson SWOT Report
   
   
   Strengths: Nick Nelson has the man coverage and press coverage that you look for. The versatility to play both field cornerback and boundary cornerback is also a huge plus. Extremely durable. Extremely high football IQ.
   
   
   
   Weaknesses: Struggles with zone coverage. His zone coverage is a weakness on tape. Nick Nelson also struggles with plays in the end zone. He lets receivers get separation too easily. Does not look like a cornerback with 4.4 speed. Struggles against the run.
   
   
   
   Opportunities: 66. New York Giants, 69. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 72. New York Jets, 76. Green Bay Packers, and 79. Arizona Cardinals. Nick Nelson is a third round cornerback who provides good value after the first two rounds of the 2018 NFL Draft.
   
   
   
   Threats: Nick Nelson has no threats. He's going to be a good starter. I think he's a better fit as a boundary cornerback then a field cornerback. The bottom line is he has a lot of qualities that you look for in a starting cornerback.
   
   
   
   Potential Grade: 88/99
   
   
   
   
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   Nick Nelson played two seasons at Hawaii. Nelson had 15 deflections from pass breakups at Hawaii in 2015. He had to sit out 2016 due to his decision to transfer to Wisconsin.
   
   
   
   Nick Nelson is great with cover 0 and cover 1 schemes. He can be okay with cover 2 schemes if he is playing man or press. Otherwise it will be a disaster. Nelson can play in a cover 3, it is managable for him if he's playing man or press coverage with the other defensive backs. If Nelson is asked to play zone coverage in cover 3, then it will be a disaster. Is not very good in zone coverage. Does not have the football IQ to play in a cover 4 defense.
   
   
   
   
   
   
10. JC Jackson, CB, Maryland Projected Round 3rd Round
    
    
    2017 Season Recap The 6-1 193 lb JC Jackson lined up at both field cornerback and boundary cornerback in 2017. JC Jackson has elite man coverage skills. The rest of his game is a huge project. His durability, size, and man coverage give him a landslide edge over other undersized cornerbacks that most have going ahead of JC Jackson like Denzel Ward out of Ohio State and Jaire Alexander out of Louisville.
    
    
    
    JC Jackson had 7 deflections from pass breakups in 2017. Jackson had an impact on this Maryland defense and really did a fantastic job in man coverage against players like Tre'Quan Smith and Simmmie Cobbs Jr..
    
    
    JC Jackson SWOT Report
    
    
    Strengths: JC Jackson has very fantastic man coverage ability. This is the one huge plus to his game. Extremely durable as well with good size for a starting cornerback.
    
    
    
    Weaknesses: JC Jackson struggles with both zone and press coverage. He has trouble wrapping up tackles on running plays. Not a hard hitter. He gets beat by wide receivers way too easily worse than Nick Nelson I might add. Needs to improve his football IQ as well.
    
    
    
    Opportunities: 69. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 72. New York Jets, 76. Green Bay Packers, 79. Arizona Cardinals, and 80. Houston Texans. I have a third round grade on JC Jackson at the moment. If he struggles at the 2018 NFL Combine, my next two cornerbacks Denzel Ward and Jaire Alexander have a very good chance of jumping him. Most have those two ahead of Jackson, but for me Jackson is bigger, more durable, and has special man coverage which is why he has slightly more upside then both Ward or Alexander. Those two are probably safer picks, but if you want a corner with more potential you should take Jackson over those two.
    
    
    
    Threats: There are no threats with JC Jackson. I see a very good cornerback rather than a Pro Bowler. Teams will ask himself if he's worth the investment with man coverage being his only huge strength at this point.
    
    
    
    Potential Grade: 88/99
    
    
    
    
    Before 2017
    
    
    JC Jackson finally became a starting cornerback in 2016 and can rise up boards with another strong season. He can play cover 0 and cover 1. He will struggle with cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 schemes.
    
    
    
    
    
    
11. Denzel Ward, CB, Ohio State Projected Round 3rd Round
    
    
    2017 Season Recap The 5-10 191 lb Denzel Ward made a huge transition in 2017. In 2016, Ward was a nickel corner next to Gareon Conley and Marshon Lattimore. With those two cornerbacks gone, Ward moved to field cornerback.
    
    
    
    Denzel Ward went from having 9 deflections from pass breakups as a nickel cornerback to having 15 deflections from pass breakups as a field cornerback.
    
    
    
    Denzel Ward had 5 deflections from pass breakups versus Indiana. He also got schooled by Simmie Cobbs Jr. despite having tremendous success in that game. Denzel Ward got carved by Baker Mayfield the following week in Columbus. He kept Daeshon Hamilton and D.J. Moore in check though. Didn't play in his bowl game against USC because he wanted to avoid an injury.
    
    
    
    Ohio State has lined Ward up at field cornerback, boundary cornerback, and nickel cornerback. Ward has the body of a nickel corner at the NFL, but he could be a very good nickel corner at the next level.
    
    
    Denzel Ward SWOT Report
    
    
    Strengths: Denzel Ward can fly around the field. Has excellent man and zone coverage. Capable of running a 4.4 40-time. Has incredible speed. Extremely hard hitting cornerback. Capable of stopping the run with ease like former teammates Marshon Lattimore and Gareon Conley. Extremely durable. Extremely high football IQ.
    
    
    
    Weaknesses: Denzel Ward struggles with press coverage. This is the one knock I have with Denzel Ward. Other than this he's a pretty complete prospect.
    
    
    
    Opportunities: 76. Green Bay Packers, 80. Houston Texans, 81 Dallas Cowboys, 84. Los Angeles Chargers, 85. Carolina Panthers. His stats check out and he's expected to run a strong 40 time. Maybe he's getting hyped up as a first rounder strictly due to Ohio State's history with cornerbacks. If that's the case he's this years Marlon Humphrey AKA the big school corner the media overhypes.
    
    
    
    Threats: Denzel Ward is undersized at 5-10. That will put him at a disadvantage against bigger receivers and limits him to a nickel role. At the same time Denzel Ward will be a very good nickel cornerback. He's not as good as Bradley Roby on Denver, but he's more disciplined than Eli Apple and has more potential to blossom into a very good nickel corner.
    
    
    
    Potential Grade: 87/99
    
    
    
    
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    Denzel Ward didn't play until his sophomore year. He had 9 deflections from pass breakups in 2016.
    
    
    
    Ward is moving to field cornerback in 2017. If he balls out there he could be a huge riser leading up to the 2018 NFL Draft.
    
    
    
    Denzel Ward can play man coverage and zone coverage effectively, but his press needs to improve. Ward knows the cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 schemes.
    
    
    
    
    
    
12. Jaire Alexander, CB, Louisville Projected Round 3rd Round
    
    
    2017 Season Recap The 5-11 192 lb Jaire Alexander entered the season as my top ranked cornerback. He missed six games due to injury and did not record a single deflection until November. He got all 4 of his deflections from pass breakups in 2017. We didn't get to see Alexander play against quality receivers in 2017 and that's one reason I'm lower on him than most. The potential to rebound and move back up into the late first round is there with a strong NFL Combine.
    
    
    Jaire Alexander SWOT Report
    
    
    Strengths: Jaire Alexander has the man coverage, zone coverage, and press coverage to succeed in the NFL. Alexander knows the cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 schemes. Alexander has an extremely high football IQ. Jaire may not be as fiery as you want, but he's fierce. He's a competitor. You know what you are getting with him. The man plays with more conviction than any cornerback in this class and that's the biggest reason why some people still have a round one grade on him even with only 4 deflections in 2017. They aren't looking at the stats. They are looking at what he brings to a team and how he cleaned up some of his technique on tape when he played in 2017. He got voted team captain as a junior and people love the leadership and passion Jaire Alexander provides both on and off the field. He's probably the best ballhawk in this draft class outside of Josh Jackson out of Iowa.
    
    
    
    Weaknesses: Jaire Alexander struggles against the run. A receiver with deep threat ability can expose him. Jaire is a pretty complete corner. You'd like to see his burst off the snap as far as footwork with coverage be slightly quicker. Overall Jaire Alexander is a pretty complete cornerback. He may not have as high of a ceiling as Donte Jackson, Holton Hill, or Mike Hughes. He's got a better floor though and he's a safe pick for that reason if you're willing to look past his durability concerns which I'll discuss more in the threats section of my SWOT report.
    
    
    
    Opportunities: 80. Houston Texans, 81 Dallas Cowboys, 84. Los Angeles Chargers, 85. Carolina Panthers, and 87. Los Angeles Rams. Jaire Alexander is a third round prospect for me at the moment. If he dominates the 2018 NFL Combine he is capable of reclaiming a spot in the first round. Jaire Alexander was my top graded cornerback back in the preseason this summer prior to the 2017 College Football Season. I had this guy as a top 10 prospect in the Summer and the durability concerns are the only reason I moved him down.
    
    
    
    Threats: Durability is the only threat with Jaire Alexander. He missed six games due to injury. Had an injured knee and NFL teams consider him lanky for a cornerback despite the fact that he's got ideal height and weight for a cornerback.
    
    
    
    Potential Grade: 87/99
    
    
    
    
    Before 2017
    
    
    Jaire didn't do much as a true freshman. His big season came in 2016 when he had 9 deflections from pass breakups and 5 interceptions. He was the one corner that did well versus Mike Williams on tape who went seventh overall.
    
    
    
    Jaire Alexander can play man coverage, zone coverage, or press coverage. Alexander knows the cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 schemes.
    
    
    
    
    
    
13. J.J. Dallas, CB, Louisiana-Monroe Projected Round 3rd Round
    
    
    2017 Season Recap The 6-0 198 lb J.J. Dallas can play field cornerback, boundary cornerback, strong safety, or free safety. He played safety at Houston before transferring and made the transition to cornerback at Louisiana-Monroe. It's understandable why some people have an undrafted grade on him. He only has 6 career starts, but I was impressed with what I saw from Dallas at Louisiana-Monroe. He held Anthony Miller to 2 receptions for 29 receiving yards in the home opener for Memphis. He also had 5 deflections from pass breakups in those 6 starts before his season ending injury. He transferred from Houston to Louisiana-Monroe and really displayed superb coverage on tape in that extremely limited sample size of six games.
    
    
    J.J. Dallas SWOT Report
    
    
    Strengths: J.J. Dallas can blanket receivers with his man coverage, zone coverage, and press coverage. Dallas knows the cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 schemes. Dallas has an extremely high football IQ. Lined up at both field and boundary cornerback.
    
    
    
    Weaknesses: One year starter. Extremely limited sample size with only 6 career starts. Held Anthony Miller out of Memphis to a season low 2 receptions for 23 receiving yards in Louisiana-Monroe's season opener at Memphis.
    
    
    
    Opportunities: 81. Dallas Cowboys, 84. Los Angeles Chargers, 85. Carolina Panthers, 87. Los Angeles Rams, and 89. Tennessee Titans. Dallas is a third round prospect based on what I've seen on tape. I can also see why some scouts are hesitant about drafting him though and why other publications have an undrafted grade on Dallas.
    
    
    
    Threats: J.J. Dallas transferred from Houston to Louisiana-Monroe plus he had to play at a JUCO for a year. Teams are going to want to know why Dallas left Houston.
    
    
    
    Potential Grade: 86/99
    
    
    
    
    Before 2017
    
    
    J.J. Dallas initially enrolled at Houston. He played at JUCO for a year before transfering to Louisiana-Monroe.
    
    
    
    J.J. Dallas can play man coverage, zone coverage, or press coverage. Dallas knows the cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 schemes.
    
    
    
    
    
    
14. Tarvarus McFadden, CB, Florida State Projected Round 3rd Round
    
    
    2016 Season Recap The 6-2 205 lb cornerback lined up at field cornerback for Florida State for the last two seasons in 2016 and 2017. McFadden had 10 deflections, but 5 of those deflections came in Florida State's final 3 games versus Florida, Louisiana-Monroe, and Southern Mississippi. Outside of Antonio Callaway and Korey Robertson of Southern Mississippi what receivers did he keep in check? He did well on limited plays in Florida State's opener versus Alabama when covering Calvin Ridley. In fact the touchdown Ridley scored on Florida State was due to McFadden covering a different target.
    
    
    
    McFadden had 5 deflections from pass breakups after Florida State's contest against Miami FL. He went six games in a row without a deflection after that point. He finished the year on a high note though and am pleasantly surprised he ended the year with 10 deflections from pass breakups. If he dominates the 2018 NFL Combine he could easily move back into the first round conversation just like Jaire Alexander because he's easily Florida State's best corner since Xavier Rhodes if you ask me.
    
    
    Tarvarus McFadden SWOT Report
    
    
    Strengths: Tarvarus McFadden can blanket receivers with his man coverage, zone coverage, and press coverage. McFadden knows the cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 schemes. He's capable of being a ballhawk cornerback as well. Has a very high football IQ. McFadden is clean off the field which is another huge plus considering he went to Florida State.
    
    
    
    Weaknesses: Tarvarus McFadden got burned on plays at times this year. He went six games without a deflection from a pass breakup and got exposed by wide receivers at different times throughout the 2017 season.
    
    
    
    Opportunities: 84. Los Angeles Chargers, 85. Carolina Panthers, 87. Los Angeles Rams, 89. Tennessee Titans, and 100. Cincinnati Bengals. Tarvarus McFadden has a third round grade for me at the moment. He's in the same situation as Jaire Alexander. He could easily move back into the first round with a strong combine.
    
    
    
    Threats: There are no threats with Tarvarus McFadden. He was my second best cornerback behind Jaire Alexander heading into the season. He's a pretty safe prospect for me. He may not have the ceiling that other cornerbacks have, but he's got one of the better floors.
    
    
    
    Potential Grade: 85/99
    
    
    
    
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    Tarvarus McFadden had 8 interceptions and 6 deflections from pass breakups in 2016 in his first season as a starting cornerback. If he can top that in 2017 he will be someone worth considering in the first round.
    
    
    
    Tarvarus McFadden can play man coverage, zone coverage, or press coverage. McFadden knows the cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 schemes.
    
    
    
    
    
    
15. Alijah Holder, CB, Stanford Projected Round 4th Round
    
    
    2017 Season Recap The 6-2 191 lb lb Alijah Holder can be a starting cornerback at field cornerback or boundary cornerback. He hasn't played a full season in 2016 or 2017 so durability will be an issue. He's easily Stanford's best cornerback when healthy though.
    
    
    Alijah Holder SWOT Report
    
    
    Strengths: Alijah Holder excels in man coverage, zone coverage, and press coverage. Finally showed he could play cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, or cover 4 in Mobile during practice sessions.
    
    
    
    Weaknesses: Holder really doesn't have very many weaknesses on tape. He hasn't played a full season at Stanford since 2015. Durability is the big issue with Holder.
    
    
    
    Opportunities: I'm not sure where Alijah Holder goes. Holder is a fourth round prospect.
    
    
    
    Threats: Alijah Holder is better in coverage than his teammate Quenton Meeks if you ask me. At the same time he's got major durability issues. That's the big reason why a lot of people have Meeks mocked higher.
    
    
    
    Potential Grade: 85/99
    
    
    
    
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    Alijah Holder had 7 deflections from pass breakups in 2015 as a sophomore. Injuries affected Holder in 2016. He needs to stay healthy in 2017 if he wants to get drafted early though.
    
    
    
    Alijah Holder can play man coverage, zone coverage, or press coverage. Holder knows the cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 schemes.
    
    
    
    
    
    
16. Quenton Meeks, CB, Stanford Projected Round 4th Round
    
    
    2017 Season Recap The 6-2 197 lb lb Quenton Meeks can be a starting cornerback at field cornerback or boundary cornerback. Meeks is more durable and better in press coverage than Holder. He's gotten picked apart by San Diego State and USC at times. Had 8 deflections from pass breakups and 2 interceptions in 2017. The son of Ron Meeks may be a sleeper at cornerback in this class.
    
    
    Quenton Meeks SWOT Report
    
    
    Strengths: Alijah Holder excels in man coverage, zone coverage, and press coverage. Finally showed he could play cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, or cover 4 in Mobile during practice sessions. Two sport athlete played football and baseball growing up. Playing baseball at an early age showed him how to track the football effectively. Has the tools to rise up boards like Alexander and McFadden with a strong 2018 NFL Combine. Puts a huge emphasis on balance. Comprehends angles that cornerbacks have to take when mirroring wide receivers. Not only does he have a high football IQ his character is through the roof as well. He's a genuine person off the field. Possesses better agility and balance than any corner I've seen on tape.
    
    
    
    Weaknesses: Meeks gets beat in coverage on some plays. Whenver he gets beat in coverage he always makes up for it by making the tackle.
    
    
    
    Opportunities: I'm not sure where Quenton Meeks goes. Meeks is a fourth round prospect. He could rise up boards like Alexander and McFadden.
    
    
    
    Threats: Quenton Meeks is a safer prospect than Alijah Holder. He doesn't have the durability concerns that Holder has and that's one thing working in his favor.
    
    
    
    Potential Grade: 85/99
    
    
    
    
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    Quenton Meeks started right away as a true freshman in 2015. Meeks had 4 deflections from pass breakups and 3 interceptions in 2015. Meeks had 6 deflections from pass breakups nad 2 interceptions in 2016. With a big 2017 year, Meeks could surge up boards.
    
    
    
    Quenton Meeks can play man coverage, zone coverage, or press coverage. Meeks knows the cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 schemes.
    
    
    
    
    
    
17. Devron Davis, CB, UTSA Projected Round 4th Round
    
    
    2017 Season Recap The 6-0 210 lb Devron Davis just might be the most underrated cornerback in College Football. He did well on tape in 2017, but didn't receive an invite to the 2018 NFL Combine despite his hard work. Davis has a Pro Day coming up on March 28, 2018. That's gonna reveal a lot. He did well when Korey Robertson out of Southern Mississippi. Robertson scored on Devron's teammate at cornerback in that game when watching the tape. UTSA also dominated as a team in their team against Marshall. I have a second round grade on Chase Litton. Devron held his own against Litton in an intense defensive game.
    
    
    
    Draft Utopia was fortunate enough to interview Devron Davis on our podcast. Here is a Youtube video of our interview with Devron Davis.
    
    
    
    
    
    Devron Davis, SWOT Report
    
    
    Strengths: Devron Davis, excels in man coverage, zone coverage, and press coverage. Devron showed he could play cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, or cover 4 on tape. When I interviewed Devron with Ryan Romero he talked about the importance of the team. He didn't mention his individual play, but rather the outlook of the team. He did well on tape versus Josh Reynolds in 2016 and Korey Robertson in 2017. May possess 4.3 speed. Has a great football IQ and even a better attitude. Loves to play one-on-one in coverage and take out your opponents best receiver. Gym rat. Loves watching film. Lives, sleeps, breathes football.
    
    
    
    Weaknesses: I didn't see any weaknesses with Devron on tape. I actually believe he can step forward and contribute right away if someone gives him a shot. At the same time he never had a season with 10 deflections on tape. His tape is so good and it was obvious that teams were throwing away from him on tape challenging everyone else on UTSA's secondary so that tells me Davis is a difference maker.
    
    
    
    Opportunities: I'm not sure where Devron Davis goes. Davis is a fourth round prospect. Devron may move up with a strong Pro Day performance.
    
    
    
    Threats: There are no threats with Davis. He is a fourth round prospect who would probably be a second or third rounder in any other cornerback class. This class is so deep at cornerback and him not getting an invite to this years NFL Combine makes him a day 3 pick right now. I do believe he has the talent and skill set to be a day 2 selection.
    
    
    
    Potential Grade: 85/99
    
    
    
    
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    Devron Davis did well in 2016 versus Texas A&M wide receiver Josh Reynolds. Davis can move up draft boards if he builds on that in 2017.
    
    
    
    Devron Davis can play man coverage, zone coverage, or press coverage. Davis knows the cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 schemes.
    
    
    
    
    
    
18. Levi Wallace, CB, Alabama Projected Round 4th Round
    
    
    2017 Season Recap The 6-0 173 lb Levi Wallace finally earned a starting cornerback role on Alabama in 2017. He balled out with 15 deflections from pass breakups, 4.5 tackles for a loss, 3 interceptions, and 2 sacks in 2017 before earning an invite to the 2018 Senior Bowl. Wallace dominated in Mobile too. He's shown enough on tape for me to consider him a future starter in the NFL.
    
    
    Levi Wallace SWOT Report
    
    
    Strengths: Levi Wallace can line up at field cornerback and boundary with his versatility. Wallace can play man coverage, zone coverage, or press coverage effectively. Wallace knows the cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 schemes. Capable of being a returner on special teams. Extremely high football IQ.
    
    
    
    Weaknesses: Levi Wallace is undersized. He also has 4.5 speed. Only a one year starter as well.
    
    
    
    Opportunities: I'm not sure where Levi Wallace goes. Wallace is a fourth round prospect. He did well at the 2018 Senior Bowl. If he builds on that at the 2018 NFL Combine, he can blossom into a day 2 pick.
    
    
    
    Threats: Levi Wallace is a pretty safe prospect. He may lack experience as a starter, but he's got the tools to turn into a successful NFL player down the road.
    
    
    
    Potential Grade: 85/99
    
    
    
    
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    Levi Wallace enters his senior year without any starting experience. He needs a huge senior season to get on teams radars.
    
    
    
    
    
    
19. Ranthony Texada, CB, TCU Projected Round 4th Round
    
    
    2017 Season Recap The 5-10 170 lb Ranthony Texada played field cornerback, boundary cornerback, and nickel cornerback at TCU. Texada had 14 deflections from pass breakups in 2017. His signature game happened against SMU where he held SMU wide receiver Courtland Sutton to 0 receptions for 0 receiving yards.
    
    
    Ranthony Texada SWOT Report
    
    
    Strengths: Can line up at field cornerback, boundary cornerback, or nickel cornerback. Texada can play man coverage, zone coverage, or press coverage effectively. Texada knows the cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 schemes. Extremely high football IQ. Frustrated both Courtland Sutton and Allen Lazard on tape despite being 5-10.
    
    
    
    Weaknesses: Ranthony Texada is undersized for a corner. That limits him to a nickel role. Struggled veruss James Washington despite having immense success against both Courtland Sutton and Allen Lazard.
    
    
    
    Opportunities: I'm not sure where Ranthony Texada goes. Texada is a fourth round prospect.
    
    
    
    Threats: Ranthony Texada's lack of size limits him to a nickel role. Texada's ceiling is a nickel corner. At the same time he's blanketed 6-4 targets so he may be able to play the boundary role in the NFL.
    
    
    
    Potential Grade: 85/99
    
    
    
    
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    Ranthony Texada became a full time starter in 2016. He had 7 deflections from pass breakups in his first year as a starter.
    
    
    
    Ranthony Texada can play man coverage, zone coverage, or press coverage. Texada knows the cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 schemes.
    
    
    
    
    
    
20. M.J. Stewart, CB, North Carolina Projected Round 5th Round
    
    
    2017 Season Recap The 6-0 205 lb M.J. Stewart showed the versatility to play field cornerback and boundary cornerback in 2017. Had 33 solo tackles, 12 assisted tackles, 45 total tackles, and 12 deflections from pass breakups in 2017. Stewart also dominated the 2018 Senior Bowl in Mobile so he's someone that could surge their way up the boards if they continue to dominate the draft process.
    
    
    M.J. Stewart SWOT Report
    
    
    Strengths: M.J. Stewart excels in man coverage, zone coverage, and press coverage. Stewart showed he could play cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, or cover 4.
    
    
    
    Weaknesses: Stewart will struggle against quicker receivers. Lamar Jackson threw it to a target that outran Stewart in North Carolina's game versus Louisville in 2017. That was about the only weakness I saw with Stewart.
    
    
    
    Opportunities: I'm not sure where M.J. Stewart goes. Stewart is a fifth round prospect. Todd McShay mocked Stewart to New England at 31. If Stewart dominates the NFL Combine and North Carolina's Pro Day there is an outside chance he goes that high.
    
    
    
    Threats: M.J. Stewart was involved in the same brawl that got Mike Hughes expelled from North Carolina. There may be some character concerns with Stewart that we're not aware of.
    
    
    
    Potential Grade: 85/99
    
    
    
    
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    M.J. Stewart started right away as a freshman and had 4 deflections from pass breakups. Stewart had 14 deflections from pass breakups in 2015. Stewart had 11 deflections from pass breakups in 2016. As long as Stewart has 12 deflections from pass breakups in 2017 he will be considered a pretty safe prospect by scouts.
    
    
    
    M.J. Stewart can play man coverage, zone coverage, or press coverage. Stewart knows the cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 schemes.
    
    
    
    
    
    
21. Jamarcus King, CB, South Carolina Projected Round 5th Round
    
    
    2017 Season Recap The 6-2 186 lb Jamarcus King was a field cornerback for South Carolina in 2017. King had 12 deflections for pass breakups in 2017 along with a strong week in the 2018 Senior Bowl.
    
    
    Jamarcus King SWOT Report
    
    
    Strengths: Jamarcus King can play man coverage, zone coverage, or press coverage effectively. King knows the cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 schemes. Good football IQ.
    
    
    
    Weaknesses: Does not have the strength to win blocks consistently. Gets pushed back by bigger wide receivers. Receivers with remarkable agility like Christian Kirk can confuse him and get separation with ease. Has trouble moving his hips and keeping his back straight. Struggles to defend against the run.
    
    
    
    Opportunities: I'm not sure where Jamarcus King goes. King is a fifth round prospect.
    
    
    
    Threats: There are no threats with Jamarcus King. He's a safe prospect, but a borderline starter at best.
    
    
    
    Potential Grade: 85/99
    
    
    
    
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    Jamarcus King had 9 deflections from pass breakups in his first year as a starter for South Carolina in 2016. He also got picked apart and abused by Mike Williams. He cannot get abused by premium wide receivers on tape if he wants to get drafted. This guy really needs to clean up his coverage and take the next step in 2017.
    
    
    
    
    
    
22. Rashaan Gaulden, CB, Tennessee Projected Round 5th Round
    
    2017 Season Recap Gaulden is probably the most versatile cornerback outside of Minkah Fitzpatrick in this draft. At the same time, he has his flaws. He declared for the 2018 NFL Draft and should be a day 3 pick.
    
    
    
    I got tape of Gaulden up on my Youtube channel for Draft Utopia. Feel free to check it out and post your thoughts on Gaulden versus Alabama below in the comments section of my Youtube channel.
    
    
    
    
    
    Rashaan Gaulden SWOT Report
    
    
    Strengths: Rashaan Gaulden can line up at field cornerback, boundary cornerback, nickel cornerback, dime cornerback, strong safety, and free safety. Easily the most versatile cornerback in this draft outisde of Minkah Fitzpatrick as far as plug in play ability goes. Gaulden can play man coverage, zone coverage, or press coverage effectively. Gaulden knows the cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 schemes. Can blitz off the edge and stop the run. Excellent communicator. Probably the only cornerback I saw making eye contact with a teammate out of the 22 cornerbacks I've seen on tape so far.
    
    
    
    Weaknesses: Struggles to win blocks as a blitzer. Damien Harris neutralized him on a block. Struggles to keep his back straight and move his hips. Missed a tackle on fourth and goal in a running situation.
    
    
    
    Opportunities: I'm not sure where Rashaan Gaulden goes. Gaulden is a fifth round prospect. I don't see a starter, but I see a very good plug-in-play depth player.
    
    
    
    Threats: Gaulden gave Alabama fans the bird after intercepting Jalen Hurts. That will rub some teams the wrong way. He's clean as far as off the field stuff goes, but some teams will question Gaulden's character until they interview him because he gave Alabama fans the bird.
    
    
    
    Potential Grade: 83/99
    
    
    
    
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    Rashaun Gaulden saw minimal action as a nickel cornerback in 2016 during his sophomore redshirt season. He only played when Cameron Sutton was injured. He will get experience in 2017. With a big season he may declare for the 2018 NFL Draft.
    
    
    
    
    
    
23. Anthony Averett, CB, Alabama Projected Round 5th Round
    
    
    2017 Season Recap The 6-0 185 lb Anthony Averett is a two year starter on Alabama's secondary. Averett is versatile enough to play boundary cornerback and free safety. Whenever Minkah played boundary cornerback Averett would slide over to free safety.
    
    
    Anthony Averett SWOT Report
    
    
    Strengths: Anthony Averett can play man coverage, zone coverage, or press coverage effectively. Wallace knows the cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 schemes. Extremely high football IQ.
    
    
    
    Weaknesses: Anthony Averett is undersized. He also has 4.5 speed. Lacks the strength you want in a cornerback and struggles to win blocks.
    
    
    
    Opportunities: I'm not sure where Anthony Averett goes. Averett is a fifth round prospect.
    
    
    
    Threats: Anthony Averett is a safe prospect. He can provide nice depth at cornerback or safety.
    
    
    
    Potential Grade: 83/99
    
    
    
    
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    Anthony Averett started some in 2016. He will get full time as a starter now that Marlon Humphrey is gone.
    
    
    
    
    
    
24. Danny Johnson, CB, Southern Projected Round 5th Round
    
    
    2017 Season Recap The 5-9 182 lb Danny Johnson had 12 deflections from pass breakups and 3 interceptions in 2017. He did so well at Southern that he got an invite to the 2018 Senior Bowl. He struggled in Mobile and got outplayed there. He's got a chance to rebound at the 2018 NFL Combine though.
    
    
    Danny Johnson SWOT Report
    
    
    Strengths: Danny Johnson is the all time leader in FCS Interceptions and FCS pass breakups at cornerback. That's one thing Johnson has going for him. Johnson also has quick feet when you watch his tape. He understands route trees and is great at mirroring wide receivers. A 4.0 student with incredible discipline and character. He's the sole reason NFL scouts went to Southern this season.
    
    
    
    Weaknesses: Got exposed in the 2018 Senior Bowl. His coverage against FBS receivers was terrible. His man coverage, zone coverage, and press coverage was awesome on tape, but awful in Mobile.
    
    
    
    Opportunities: I'm not sure where Danny Johnson goes. Johnson is a fifth round prospect.
    
    
    
    Threats: Danny Johnson has no threats. He's a pretty safe prospect who will provide nice depth on day 3 of the 2018 NFL Draft.
    
    
    
    Potential Grade: 78/99
    
    
    
    
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    Danny Johnson had 9 deflections from pass breakups and 7 interceptions in 2016. He impressed me heading into the season. If he can continue to build momentum and impress scouts he should be a day 3 pick.
    
    
    
    
    
    
25. D.J. Reed, CB, Kansas State Projected Round 6th Round
    
    
    2017 Season Recap The 5-9 188 lb D.J. Reed played boundary cornerback at Kansas State. His man and zone coverage is good. I like his foot speed too. He does have some flaws and limitations. He can also be an asset on special teams though. D.J. Reed had 9 deflections from pass breakups and 4 interceptions in 2017.
    
    
    D.J. Reed SWOT Report
    
    
    Strengths: D.J. Reed can play man coverage, and zone coverage. Reed knows the cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 schemes.
    
    
    
    Weaknesses: Struggles to wrap up tackles. Terrible against the run. Not physical enough. Struggles with press coverage due to his limited frame. Not explosive enough. Doesn't jump as high as you would want him to.
    
    
    
    Opportunities: I'm not sure where D.J. Reed goes. Reed is a sixth round prospect.
    
    
    
    Threats: D.J. Reed's frame will limit him. That's my only concern. He reminds me a lot of T.J. Carrie. He could be a nice depth cornerback in the NFL.
    
    
    
    Potential Grade: 75/99
    
    
    
    
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    D.J. Reed can play cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4. Does well in man coverage and zone coverage. Not strong enough to be a good press coverage corner.
    
    
    
    
    
    
26. Amari Coleman, CB, Central Michigan Projected Round 6th Round
    
    
    2017 Season Recap The 5-11 188 lb Amari Coleman looked like a sleeper heading into 2017. He only had 8 deflections from pass breakups in 2017 and had an underwhelming season. He ended up in the NFLPA Bowl instead of the Senior Bowl for a reason. He's a late round pick now after underperforming this season.
    
    
    Amari Coleman SWOT Report
    
    
    Strengths: Amari Coleman is great wiht man and press coverage. Hard hitting cornerback. Kept James Washington, Corey Davis and Kenny Golladay to under 100 receiving yards in 2016. He didn't have the same impact in 2017 though. Ballhawk cornerback.
    
    
    
    Weaknesses: Strugles in zone coverage. Limited to a cover 0 and cover 1 scheme. Got picked apart by Josh Allen in Central Michigan's bowl loss to Wyoming.
    
    
    
    Opportunities: I'm not sure where Amari Coleman goes. Coleman is a sixth round prospect.
    
    
    
    Threats: There are no threats with Amari Coleman. I see more of a backup at cornerback for depth then a starter at this point.
    
    
    
    Potential Grade: 75/99
    
    
    
    
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    Amari Coleman dominated in 2016 with 15 deflections from pass breakups and 4 interceptions. He had awesome tape versus James Washington, Corey Davis, and Kenny Golladay in 2016. He can only play man or press coverage effectively. He will be limited to a cover 0 or cover 1 defense in the NFL. Will not do well in cover 2, cover 3, or cover 4.
    
    
    
    
    
    
27. Duke Dawson, CB, Florida Projected Round 6th Round
    
    
    2017 Season Recap The 5-10 202 lb Duke Dawson took over as the field cornerback for Florida in 2017. Dawson isn't as good as other Florida cornerbacks.
    
    
    Duke Dawson SWOT Report
    
    
    Strengths: Duke Dawson is a hard hitting cornerback. He's got good speed and athleticism as well.
    
    
    
    Weaknesses: Struggles in man coverage, zone coverage, and press coverage. Drops easy interceptions. Does not understand cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, or cover 4. Has extremely low football IQ.
    
    
    
    Opportunities: I'm not sure where Duke Dawson goes. Dawson is a sixth round prospect.
    
    
    
    Threats: I don't see any threats with Duke Dawson. He's a backup in my opinion based on the tape I've seen.
    
    
    
    Potential Grade: 75/99
    
    
    
    
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    Duke Dawson was a nickel cornerback next to Teez Tabor and Quincy Wilson in 2016. Dawson will be the field cornerback for Florida in 2017.
    
    
    
    
    
    
28. Kevin Toliver II, CB, LSU Projected Round 6th Round
    
    
    2017 Season Recap The 6-3 204 lb Kevin Toliver II had 10 deflections from pass breakups in 2017. He had 7 games without a deflection in 2017. He was a much bigger liability than Donte Jackson in my opinion.
    
    
    Kevin Toliver II SWOT Report
    
    
    Strengths: Big physical hard hitting cornerback. This and LSU's factory of cornerbacks are the only two positives with Toliver.
    
    
    
    Weaknesses: Struggles with coverage and coverage schemes. He's not as good as Donte Jackson despite having more experience as a starter. Struggles in man coverage, zone coverage, and press coverage. Drops easy interceptions. Does not understand cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, or cover 4. Has extremely low football IQ.
    
    
    
    Opportunities: I'm not sure where Kevin Toliver goes. Toliver is a sixth round prospect.
    
    
    
    Threats: Toliver is very suspect in coverage. He needs to clean that up if he wants to make an NFL roster.
    
    
    
    Potential Grade: 75/99
    
    
    
    
    Before 2017
    
    
    Kevin Toliver played next to Tre'Davious White in 2016. It was beyond obvious that White carried that secondary last year.
    
    
    
    
    
    
29. Darius Phillips, CB, Western Michigan Projected Round 6th Round
    
    
    2017 Season Recap The 5-9 188 lb Darius Phillips played field cornerback, boundary cornerback, and nickel cornerback for Western Michigan in 2017. Darius Phillips had 10 deflections from pass breakups, 3 interceptions, 2 kickoff returns for a touchdown, 2 defensive touchdowns, 1 interception for a touchdown, and 1 fumble recovery for a touchdown in 2017.
    
    
    Darius Phillips SWOT Report
    
    
    Strengths: Darius Phillips can play man coverage and zone coverage effectively. Phillips plays zone coverage like a safety despite his size so I wouldn't rule out the possibility of him moving there. He can play cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, or cover 4.
    
    
    
    Weaknesses: Extremely undersized at 5-9. Struggles with press coverage.
    
    
    
    Opportunities: I'm not sure where Darius Phillips goes. Phillips is a sixth round prospect.
    
    
    
    Threats: Darius Phillips injured his ankle in the 2018 Senior Bowl. That kept him from practicing after day 1 and playing in the 2018 Senior Bowl. Darius Phillips now has durability concerns that he will have to answer moving forward.
    
    
    
    Potential Grade: 75/99
    
    
    
    
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    Darius Phillips had 9 deflections from pass breakups including 4 interceptions 3 of which were touchdowns in 2016.
    
    
    
    Darius Phillips can play cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4. Does well in man coverage and zone coverage. Not strong enough to be a good press coverage corner.
    
    
    
    
    
    
30. Kameron Kelly, CB, San Diego State Projected Round 7th Round
    
    
    2017 Season Recap The 6-2 200 lb Kameron Kelly is a good boundary cornerback. He's not as deadly in coverage as his former teammate Damontae Kazee even though he impressed me on tape versus Stanford. Kameron Kelly had a career high 8 deflections from pass breakups in 2017.
    
    
    Kameron Kelly SWOT Report
    
    
    Strengths: Kameron Kelly has good man coverage, zone coverage, and press coverage. Can play cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4. Frustarted Cedrick Wilson on tape who I have a third round grade on.
    
    
    
    Weaknesses: Kameron Kelly is a boundary cornerback at best. Even with his size and physical ability he doesn't cover number one wide receivers consistently at the boundary cornerback position.
    
    
    
    Opportunities: I'm not sure where Kameron Kelly goes. Kelly is a seventh round prospect.
    
    
    
    Threats: There are no threats with Kameron Kelly. He's a safe prospect, but a depth player at best in the NFL.
    
    
    
    Potential Grade: 74/99
    
    
    
    
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    Kameron Kelly played boundary cornerback next to Damontae Kazee in 2016. Kelly was bigger than Kazee. He can move up draft boards if he does well at field cornerback.
    
    
    
    Kameron Kelly can play man coverage, zone coverage, or press coverage effectively. Kelly knows the cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 schemes.
    
    
    
    
    
    
31. Michael Joseph, CB, Dubuque Projected Round 7th Round
    
    
    2017 Season Recap The 6-0 186 lb Michael Joseph had 8 deflections from pass breakups and 8 interceptions in 2017. Joseph won the Cliff Harris Award for his brilliant play at cornerback in Division 3. Michael Joseph lined up at field cornerback, strong safety, free safety, and boundary cornerback.
    
    
    Michael Joseph SWOT Report
    
    
    Strengths: Michael Joseph has great man coverage skills. This is the one strong suit to his game. He's also a ballhawk cornerback.
    
    
    
    Weaknesses: Michael Joseph struggles with zone coverage and press coverage. These are two areas he needs to improve in.
    
    
    
    Opportunities: I'm not sure where Michael Joseph goes. Joseph is a seventh round prospect. He was okay in the 2018 Senior Bowl.
    
    
    
    Threats: Michael Joseph has no threats. He played lackluster competition in Division 3. He didn't make a spalsh in the 2018 Senior Bowl though.
    
    
    
    Potential Grade: 74/99
    
    
    
    
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    Michael Joseph had 8 deflections from pass breakups in 2016. He can move up boards if he matches that and improves both his zone coverage and press coverage in 2017. Joseph will only do well in a cover 0 and cover 1 scheme.
    
    
    
    
    
    
32. Tony Brown, CB, Alabama Projected Round 7th Round
    
    
    2017 Season Recap The 6-0 198 lb Tony Brown hardly played in 2017. He's basically a nickel corner at best for Alabama.
    
    
    Tony Brown SWOT Report
    
    
    Strengths: Great blitzer and hard hitter. Ballhawk corner who can generate interceptions.
    
    
    
    Weaknesses: Tony Brown struggles in coverage. His man coverage, zone coverage, and press coverage all need work.
    
    
    
    Opportunities: I'm not sure where Tony Brown goes. Brown is a seventh round prospect.
    
    
    
    Threats: Tony Brown is a depth cornerback. He's not a starter, but he doesn't have any major threats.
    
    
    
    Potential Grade: 72/99
    
    
    
    
    Before 2017
    
    
    Tony Brown is a nickel cornerback at best. He's going to project as a backup in the NFL.
    
    
    
    
    
    
33. Parry Nickerson, CB, Tulane Projected Round 7th Round
    
    
    2017 Season Recap The 5-10 185 lb Parry Nickerson lined up at field and boundary cornerback in 2017. His 8 deflections from pass breakups were underwhelming after Nickerson had 9 deflections from pass breakups in 2016.
    
    
    Parry Nickerson SWOT Report
    
    
    Strengths: Parry Nickerson went the entire full game versus Oklahoma and Baker Mayfield without giving up a mistake in coverage. All of Baker's big throws were to teammates and Baker was 0/3 when throwing near Nickerson in that game. Parry Nickerson has good man coverage.
    
    
    
    Weaknesses: Parry Nickerson lacks the zone and press coverage to succeed in the NFL. Lacks the speed to keep up with fast targets. Lacks the strength to press. Anthony Miller knocked him flat on the ground on a running play that resulted in a touchdown for Memphis.
    
    
    
    Opportunities: I'm not sure where Parry Nickerson goes. Nickerson is a seventh round prospect.
    
    
    
    Threats: Parry Nickerson did not get an invite to the 2018 Senior Bowl. That limits him to a late round pick.
    
    
    
    Potential Grade: 71/99
    
    
    
    
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    Parry Nickerson led the NCAA with lowest passer rating when targeted in 2016 with a 32.5 rating which beat out Minkah Fitzpatrick in 2016 for best among conrerbacks in the nation. Nickerson can surge into the day 2 conversation if balls out like that again in 2017.
    
    
    
    
    
    
34. Kamrin Moore, CB, Boston College Projected Round 7th Round
    
    
    2017 Season Recap The 5-11 200 lb Kamrin Moore had 9 deflections from pass breakups in 2017. He did get invited to the 2018 Senior Bowl, but an injury caused him to withdraw from the Senior Bowl after being the boundary cornerback on Boton College in 2017.
    
    
    Kamrin Moore SWOT Report
    
    
    Strengths: Kamrin Moore's one strength is his man coverage. He also hits hard.
    
    
    
    Weaknesses: Struggles with zone and press coverage. Lacks the speed to keep up with wide receivers in the NFL.
    
    
    
    Opportunities: I'm not sure where Kamrin Moore goes. Moore is a seventh round prospect.
    
    
    
    Threats: Has durability issues. He's a late round pick.
    
    
    
    Potential Grade: 70/99
    
    
    
    
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    Kamrin Moore has the man coverage to play cover 0 and cover 1. The rest of his game needs work though.
    
    
    
    
    
    
35. Heath Harding, CB, Miami Ohio Projected Round 7th Round
    
    
    2017 Season Recap The 5-10 190 lb Heath Harding is Miami Ohio's best cornerback since Rollins. Harding doesn't show the same passion or intesity as Rollins though which makes him a late round pick.
    
    
    Heath Harding SWOT Report
    
    
    Strengths: Heath Harding is a ballhawk. He's great in man coverage. I love how he fights for the ball.
    
    
    
    Weaknesses: He doesn't hit hard enough. Needs to play with more intensity. Lacks the press coverage to play in the NFL.
    
    
    
    Opportunities: I'm not sure where Heath Harding goes. Harding is a seventh round prospect.
    
    
    
    Threats: His lack of size for a cornerback is going to limit him to a nickel or dime role. He's just like Parry Nickerson or Kamrin Moore really only excelling in man coverage and that will limit his ability in the NFL. Missed one game versus Buffalo due to an injury.
    
    
    
    Potential Grade: 70/99
    
    
    
    
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    Heath Harding had 11 deflections for pass breakups in 2016. If he can build on that in 2017 he could be a potential riser.
    
    
    
    
    
    
36. Deatrick Nichols, CB, South Florida Projected Round 7th Round
    
    
    2017 Season Recap The 5-10 189 lb Deatrick Nichols is one of the most underrated nickel cornerbacks in the nation. He's someone worth keeping an eye on with a late round pick. Deatrick Nichols had 44 solo tackles, 12 assisted tackles, 56 total tackles, 12 deflections from pass breakups, and 3 interceptions in 2017.
    
    
    Deatrick Nichols SWOT Report
    
    
    Strengths: Smart. Doesn't just have a good football IQ uses his eyes to lock in on the quarterback and the receiver he's covering as the play develops. Tough physical cornerback. Is an extremely hard hitter despite his lack of size. Has good feet. Good tackler and even better ball skills. Has good man coverage and press coverage.
    
    
    
    Weaknesses: Gets pushed around on running plays. Malik Turner knocked him flat on the ground on a running play versus Illinois. I'm not sure he has NFL speed to keep up with wide receivers in the NFL. Struggles with wrapping up tackles at times. Needs to improve in zone coverage.
    
    
    
    Opportunities: I'm not sure where Deatrick Nichols goes. Nichols is a seventh round prospect.
    
    
    
    Threats: His lack of size for a cornerback is going to limit him to a nickel or dime role. His press coverage is better than some of the other cornerbacks. He's more prone to getting pushed around though.
    
    
    
    Potential Grade: 70/99
    
    
    
    
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    Deatrick Nichols had 7 deflections from pass breakups and 4 interceptions in 2016. Nichols can be a late round pick if he builds on that in 2017. He can play cover 0 and cover 1 schemes.
    
    
    
    
    
    
37. Jalen Davis, CB, Utah State Projected Round 7th Round
    
    
    2016 Season Recap The 5-10 185 lb Jalen Davis is undersized. He had 15 deflections from pass breakups though.
    
    
    Jalen Davis SWOT Report
    
    
    Strengths: Jalen Davis is a hard hitting cornerback with good man coverage.
    
    
    
    Weaknesses: Gets knocked down on running plays. Struggles with zone coverage. His press coverage is inconsistent good one play bad the next. Hits too hard. Got ejected for targeting versus Wisconsin. Kai Nacua had the same issue last year and he went undrafted even though I had a third round grade on him.
    
    
    
    Opportunities: I'm not sure where Jalen Davis goes. Davis is a seventh round prospect.
    
    
    
    Threats: Jalen Davis needs to avoid targeting players that can lead to penalties and possibly ejections in the NFL. He could be a solid player down the road if he cleans that up though.
    
    
    
    Potential Grade: 70/99
    
    
    
    
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    Jalen Davis had 8 deflections from pass breakups in 2015. Davis had 7 deflections from pass breakups in 2016.
    
    
    
    
    
    
38. Grant Haley, CB, Penn State Projected Round 7th Round
    
    
    2017 Season Recap The 5-9 185 lb Grant Haley lined up at field cornerback, boundary cornerback, and nickel cornerback in 2017. Haley had 9 deflections for pass breakups in 2017.
    
    
    
    Grant Haley looked really good in coverage against Ohio State in 2017. Haley was okay versus Indiana, but he played much better on tape versus Ohio State.
    
    
    Grant Haley SWOT Report
    
    
    Strengths: Grant Haley can play man coverage, zone coverage, or press coverage. Haley knows the cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 schemes. Plays well against the run. Great foot speed. Versatile to line up anywhere at cornerback.
    
    
    
    Weaknesses: Grant Haley struggles to win blocks. He also has a tendency to miss easy tackles.
    
    
    
    Opportunities: I'm not sure where Grant Haley goes. Haley is a seventh round prospect.
    
    
    
    Threats: There are no threats with Grant Haley. He played in the Shrine Game and did well there. He's a safe prospect.
    
    
    
    Potential Grade: 70/99
    
    
    
    
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    Grant Haley blocked the field goal that helped Penn State defeat Ohio State. That was his defining moment in 2016. If he can build on that in 2017 then he can rise up boards.
    
    
    
    Grant Haley can play man coverage, zone coverage, or press coverage effectively. Haley knows the cover 0, cover 1, cover 2, cover 3, and cover 4 schemes.
    
    
    
    
    
    
39. Demetrius Monday, CB, Kent State Projected Round 7th Round
    
    
    2016 Season Recap The 5-10 195 lb Demetrius Monday is Kent State's top prospect for the 2018 NFL Draft. Monday only had 4 deflections from pass breakups and 5 interceptions in 2017.
    
    
    Demetrius Monday SWOT Report
    
    
    Strengths: Demetrius Monday can line up at field cornerback, strong safety, free safety, boundary cornerback, nickel cornerback, and dime cornerback. He's a plug in player on the secondary with good ballhawk ability. Plays man coverage and press coverage well.
    
    
    
    Weaknesses: Struggles with zone coverage. That will limit his ability.
    
    
    
    Opportunities: I'm not sure where Demetrius Monday goes. Monday is a seventh round prospect.
    
    
    
    Threats: There are no threats with Demetrius Monday. He's a safe prospect with a limited ceiling. He will miss 2-3 games a year, but he's not someone who will miss a season due to injuries.
    
    
    
    Potential Grade: 70/99
    
    
    
    
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    Demetrius Monday was mainly a nickel cornerback in 2016. He will get more experience in 2017.
    
    
    
    
    
    
40. Shawun Lurry, CB, Northern Illinois Projected Round 7th Round
    
    
    2017 Season Recap The 5-8 170 lb Shawun Lurry struggled in 2017 after a stellar 2016 campaign. Lurry has 4.4 speed though and lined up at both field and boundary cornerback.
    
    
    Shawun Lurry SWOT Report
    
    
    Strengths: Shawun Lurry can play man coverage effectively. Hard hitting cornerback.
    
    
    
    Weaknesses: Shawun Lurry's zone coverage and press coverage are terrible. He struggles with blocks and does not bode well against the run.
    
    
    
    Opportunities: I'm not sure where Shawun Lurry goes. Lurry is a seventh round prospect.
    
    
    
    Threats: Shawun Lurry didn't get invited to the 2018 NFL Combine. He may not get drafted.
    
    
    
    
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    Shawun Lurry dominated in 2016 with 11 deflections from pass breakups. Now he has to do that again in 2017 if he wants to get drafted due to his size at 5-8 170 lbs.