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3	1	Gonzalez	Christian	Oregon	The complete package. Elite measurables - tall and muscular, with excellent length; an ideal physical profile for the modern NFL outside corner. Electric speed - immediate burst to trigger to the football in space, and can cover ground quickly, making him an ideal matchup against vertical receivers. He's fluid and smooth mirroring in man coverage, awake to sharp route breaks, and will attack like a dog at the catch point. He's not shy in supporting the run and has good tackling form and a wide wingspan to corral ball carriers. Elite tier prospect.	1		He might not have as much aggression or power to his game as his frame would suggest, but we're really picking peanuts out of shit here. His instincts are fine, but maybe not as developed as other corners - he's only played in 30 college games across stops in Colorado and Oregon, so perhaps that's an area of his game still in development. Which suggests maybe some potential for growth. Even as he is, Gonzalez is a shutdown outside corner in whatever scheme or coverage you choose to put him in. He's a future pro bowl talent.
4	2	Banks	Deonte	Maryland	This guy is enjoying an ascending draft profile thanks to elite traits for his position. All the size and length you wish for to play on the boundary. Banks is a strong corner who thrives being physical; relishes going up against the big receivers where he isn't intimidated and competes at the catch point. Particularly impressed with his man coverage - he can press effectively, doesn't get bodied out of routes, and plays through any contact to disrupt the pass. Much like Kelee Ringo, Banks has elite speed for a guy his size, but unlike Ringo he has loose hips and his change of direction is smooth and effortless. He's reliable in zone, aware of traffic likely to come his way, and isn't baited easily by quarterbacks. Physical in run support as you would expect.	1		The tape doesn't really show you much to worry about. Banks has only played 28 games at Maryland, and has just 83 tackles on his resume. He's a playmaker when the ball is in the air, but perhaps slightly disappointing as a backfield penetrator considering his burst, speed and physicality. He's keen to tackle running backs, but there are misses, misreads, and he's much more adept bringing down receivers instead. Banks is up there with the best in this class from a traits perspective,and there's perhaps some room for further development. Worked his way into the day 1 conversation and rightly so; I think he might now be the second corner off the board.
5	3	Witherspoon	Devon	Illinois	A big play waiting to happen. Instinctual with a good feel for what's coming his way, and is always around the football. His processing is quick and he backs himself fully, hustling off his spot and attacking the catch point. Zone coverage is where he thrives; he commands space well, takes good positions and is clued up to the dangers lurking. Plays the ball extremely well; 25 pass breakups and 5 picks in his career, with a big uptick in production his final year in Champaign. Latecomer to the position and looks set to keep improving - high ceiling prospect. Added a dose of nasty to his game in 2022 and is a reliable support in run defense with some significant power behind his pads.	1		He's a ltitle lean - but the frame looks capable of adding more weight for the pro's. My question would be if this is advisable; Witherspoon is active and quick to trigger, but you wouldn't say he's the quickest corner in the draft. More weight may further inhibit his athletic profile. He's a little rugged when it comes to taking on blocks or squaring up to make tackles, but that will come with more development. I cannot state how much of a natural he is at the position considering his short career there. He's a starting outside corner best suited but certainly not limited to zone coverage schemes - and I'd like to see him used heavily on CB blitzes too. A real baller.
6	4	Smith	Cam	South Carolina	A real fun watch. Smith is an active, frenzied cornerback with excellent athletic ability and length to get to spots and disrupt them. He's a full-tilt guy who is top speed around the field - and shows some good instincts and processing to trigger quickly. When he holds deep zones, the burst out of his stance and to the catch point is eye opening. He plays with an innate feel for the game - there's little wasted motion as he is totally clued up on route combos in and out of his zone, and with his quicks it means there's rarely an instance he's behind th eplay. I think he's sticky in man coverage and shows he can mirror through cuts, and he plays the ball in the air well. Teams stopped throwing at him in 2022, such was his lockdown nature.	1		He's combative not not particularly strong. I don't think he's going to jam receivers up on the LOS consistently; Smith will instead rely on his ability to ride shotgun throughout routes and make plays at the catch point instead. He would stand to develop a more physical mentality too; run support is almost reluctant, and he should be able to get off WR blocks better than the tape shows with those long arms. Smith has an excellent blend of instincts and athleticism you can't ignore - some teams are going to fall in love with him, and I'd be surprised if he doesn't go top 20 such is his rising stock. Outside corner, ideally in zone coverage, and let him do his thing.
7	5	Porter	Joey	Penn State	Big, long and physical, Porter is your prototypical modern outside NFL corner who thrives oing man to man against the best the opposition has to offer. He's a bully at the LOS, jamming his receiver and knocking them off their route timing from the outset. I love his body positioning through route coverage to stay in phase and keep squeezing the receiver off their line. His length and aggressiveness shine through at the catch point where he point blank refuses to concede easy receptions. Athletically, Porter has very good burst and can attack the football from the back of zone coverage, and when it comes to run support he likes to show his family traits.	1		Porter's biggest area of limitation is his fluidity. If he's on top of a route he has the tools to stay on top, but when it comes to mirroring and being smooth through routes, he will allow some separation. This manifests itself most clearly in off-man coverage, where clever receivers can attack him, stack him, and test his transition. His aggression is the hallmark of his game and you want every drop of it, but you better expect some growing pains as a rookie; he;ll get his fair share of penalties. Porter is a man-outside corner with some flexibiilty in coverage, and can probably play inside when a team wants some feistiness against a tight end. First rounder, immediate starter, and ceiling of a perennnial pro bowler.
8	6	Ringo	Kelee	Georgia	Oof. This is a BIG cornerback. Ringo is a physical corner who likes to dictate terms at the line of scrimmage and disrupt route running from the outset. He sits on routes extremely well, accomplished mirroring and is fluid when he flips his hips. Ringo has the elite straight line speed that is usually reserved for smaller DB's, and that makes him a valuable eraser to take on downfield threats, particularly modern day tight ends that like to stretch the seam. He plays deep in coverage and trusts his athleticism to get him to the football in due time. And he LOVES offering run support - 76 tackles in his two years at Georgia. Loves to let his size do the talking against blocks and when squaring up ball carriers.	1		Something of a blunt instrument; raw power and attitude with blazing speed and burst, but little in the way of nuance. Zone coverage shows there is work to do in his route recognitiion and processing speed - although his rocket like takeoff can mitigate any early sluggishness. We're going to see flags at the next level, particularly early in his NFL career as he learns to deal with savvy receivers who won't expose their pads to his heavy hands at the LOS. And for a big dude, he's got a surprising lack of length and wingspan that will make his life at th ecatch point that little bit harder. He's a hitman that you can move eabout to match up with dangers on the outside or inside - keep him in man coverage and you maximise his effectiveness.
9	7	Turner	DJ	Michigan	EXPLOSIVE. Nobody has the speed, burst and agility that Turner does in this drat class. As a pure pass defender, he's a nightmare whatever coverage he's in - oily hips that allow him to transition effortlessly in man, short area-agility to mirror throughout routes, and a hair trigger burst that allows him to fly to the football in zone. Turner marries this movement with good instincts and feel for the position - inside or outside he takes good angles to the football and times his arrival at the catch point impeccably. I like what he brings form an aggression standpoint too - he's pesky, a nuisance who won't give you a moment's peace. And when it comes to it, he'll stick his nose in and puts his pads through the tackle.	2		179lbs and 30" arms is likely going to have his card marked as a nickel or slot corner at the next level, which is a shame - because he has everything else to play on the outside. I'd argue he could still line up out there in a pinch, but the size and length will reduce his effectiveness in press, at the catch point, and likely throughout routes when combating big bodied dudes. I think e has the temperament to thrive in the murky middle of the field, and against vertical threats should have no problem carrying them down the seam. Effectiveness in run support may diminish, but you cannot ignore 17 pass breakups in 27 games.
10	8	Forbes	Emmanuel	Mississippi State	Emmanuel Forbes has more TD's in his career than some receivers in this draft. SIX pick 6's (14 interceptions in total) show how dangerous it is to throw his way. His playmaking ability is a result of his height, length and incredible wingspan - he's got windmill arms and elite timing to undercut routes or invade the catch point. When he doesn't get to the football, he makes sure to get to the man - 150 tackles in three years in Starkville, real solid, reliable form when bringing down opponents. Forbes has cat like movement - he's not just rapid, but has elite agility in short spaces too. There's not a spot on the field he can't reach from a deep zone. PLays with some good instincts too - there's not much wasted time trying to decipher whats going on, he's a quick trigger and his click and close speed will excite scouts.	2		ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SIX POUNDS. That is ridiculously lightweight. I'm pretty sure Forbes will be the lightest corner ever to play in the NFL. They might regret it on occasion, but he's going to be targeted by offensive coordinators - big receivers will nullify him early in routes, and they'll challenge him on the ground with runs directed his direction. His lack of mass was simply not a factor in college, but to make that consistently true in the NFL will take some doing. Forbes' elite playmaking skillset means he won't be around long on day 2, but on the field there's going to be moments he's found out, and you need to be prepared to take the rough with the smooth.
11	9	Phillips	Clark	Utah	If you had scouted Phillips this time last year, you'd have him pegged as a feisty, physical slot corner with serious moxie getting off blocks and surprising running backs. But then 2022 happened, and he refined his game to become quite the all-round prospect. His hallmark is his quick processing skills - he diagnoses the play early, is prepared for route combos heading his direction, and displays fantastic positioning. In coverage he has good burst, particularly on shallower drops, and he's not afraid to attack as soon as he smells where the catch point will be. Developed into a serious playmaker with 6 picks his final season in Utah, and had at least one defensive TD every year he was on campus. He's got fair movement with good urgency, and he puts his weight behind his pads when its time to hit. For his size, he is ludicrously strong.	2		Small cornerback, hence the projection of an inside role, but that playmaking ability from zone means I haven't totally checked out of him playing on the outside in the NFL. Reminds me a hell of a lot of Trent McDuffie last year, who admittedly has nickel duties for KC. He's not a smooth mover, although he can get about, but sharp breaks on short-intermediate routes when in man can sometimes leave him a step behind the action. Alright, I agree - he's a nickel corner with the potential to start on the outside when the depth chart needs it during the dog days of the season. As a prospect he's impossible not to like, but I concede there's a more defined ceiling on his potential compared to the first round dudes.
12	10	Williams	Garrett	Syracuse	One of my favourite watches in-season last year before the injury. Opportunistic corner with an eye for an interception. Williams has a rough and ready demeanour but is smooth as silk in motion; his ability to flip his hips and stay in phase throughout routes is mesmerising. He looks like he's always in control when the ball is in the air; elite positioning and recognition of what a receiver is attempting to achieve. It's like a switch is flipped when it's time to play the ball or make the tackle though - he's here to make an impact and let you know you're in for a day of it. Absolutely love him in zone coverage; radar is always on, anticipates dangers and has a real nose for making plays on the ball - four picks and 21 pass breakups in 28 games. He can hit too.	2		WIlliams probably lacks some of the traits you typically look for in a cornerback. The measurables don't quite stack up either - he's short but with fair weight, and there's a lack of length in his arms. Basically, the aesthetics are the opposite of what an in-vogue NFL cornerback looks like. I think his press coverage would be as good as his zone if he learned how to use those big hands of his at the LOS - they're a bit predictable and receivers can get off the ball clean, forcing him to recover. Sometimes his calmness can be a little frustrating too when the game is turning into a dogfight. He's a finesse outside corner that probably wants to play opposite a guy with length and size so they can follow respective receivers. He'll be fine in any coverages, but zone would play to his strengths.
13	11	Brents	Julius	Kansas State	Brents is a fun watch and a really intriguing late day two prospect. Headed to Manhattan after he couldn't affect the depth chart at Iowa. Immediately productive for the Wildcats, with 100 tackles in two years. All the measurables you want from a perimeter corner - big, strong and long; basically built for a role outside the numbers. He's an aggressive hitter in both run support and bringing down receivers, and I admire how technically sound he is disengageing from blocks and flowing to the ball carrier. Brents is explosive - he thrives sitting in deep zones, reading the changing landscape and coming down to crash the party at pace. Adept at undercutting routes even with late notice - has a real hair trigger. His eyes work overtime pre-snap and you can actually see him prioritising threats in advance. Elite fluidity and change of direction speed, can reover well in man and when deceived in zone, and plays the ball well. Four interceptions as a senior shows ball skill development too. I think he's a star.	3		His eagerness to trigger has gotten him in trouble a couple of times where he's bitten on misdirection or pump fakes - injecting a dose of patience likely contradicts his play style. I think you have to live with the occasional gaffe. What I did notice was his straight line speed didn't quite match how he moves laterally or downhill - for a fluid dude he was frequently beaten in a foot race when deployed in press, man or off man. I think receivers who take the top off defenses will have their fun against him without safety help. I'd prefer to see Brents employed in zone as much as possible, but will definitely fare better as a CB2 taking on in-breaking receivers at all depths. I think it would be egregious if he makes it out of day 2 - you have real value as a thrid round pick that could potentially be an immediate starter on the outside.
14	12	Wright	Rejzohn	Oregon State	Big and long. I'm getting bored writing that, but it's in vogue in the NFL, and Wright has elite numbers in this regard. The usual applies, and he's very good at it; aggressive and pesky at the LOS, delays route entry nicely, bodies up well throughout routes, crashes the party at the catch point, and is effective locating the ball - 17 PBU's and 4 INT's in just 2 years as a starter. Really accomplished in keeping in phase too - he's high waisted and you'd think that would make his movement a little ponderous, but he's a glider and has good recovery speed when receivers work some separation. Plays with eyes in the back of his head and seems to know where the ball is. This dude is legit.	3		I don't have a real problem with Wright in zone - he seems comfortable in cover 2/3, if lacking a little burst to the ball. But he's definitely more accomplished when tasked with man duties. The only real isue I can see with Wirght is that, on the occasions he's caught out, he can panic a little. We see that with elevated flag numbers against him - if he doesn't have the time to recover, he has it in his locker to resort to making things scruffy - grabbing etc. Didn't see much wrong with run support outside of, he wasn't around the ball a lot. Anyway. Minor gripes - Wright is a starting corner. Probably a CB2 but ideal to compete against big bodies or chain movers. Day two pick for me.
15	13	Hodges-Tomlinson	Tre'Vius	TCU	This draft is full of undersized, lightning quick, playmaking corners, and I love every one of them. Consider Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson a shorter, stockier, slightly less athletic version of Emmanuel Forbes. Quick, agile and triggers immediately with good burst. Playmaking tendencies; five picks and THIRTY SIX pass breakups in his TCU career. He plays bigger than his size; has some real speed to power transfer when flying into tackles. And I do think he's a little more adept at man coverage than Forbes. THT is hard nosed for his size and aggressive fighting for the football - he's got a hefty amout of dog in him.	3		He's nowhere near as composed or as smooth as Forbes, but probably offers more physicality, which is kind of the trade-off. THT plays with small man syndrome and a big chip on his shoulder that can get him into trouble - he hates being beat and will incr his fair share of penalties at the next level. Obviously the size is a problem - he's neither long nor lean, and his effectiveness contesting catches is down to his combative nature rather than the measurables. He's a rough and ready corner who has enjoyed plenty of production from hi play style, and maybe hasn't developed his timing or technique as a result. A sure-fire slot corner for me, who has a chance at being a starter but the learing curve will be steep as a rookie.
16	14	Smith	Terell	Minnesota	This boy has the measurables! Tall, well built and with gloriously long arms. 'Enthusiastic' doesn't quite describe the fun Smith has on a football field. He is a hot motor dude who just does not stop moving on the field - always loitering around the football in one way or another. The size is paired with some healthy physicality - you get the impression he likes contact. Press is his bread and butter, deisgned to deny receivers clean entries into their routes. In zone, he's quite explosive too - he's quick to trigger and straight line speed is impressive. I think he's quite polished too - he plays the boundary with good technique and has good form when it comes to tackling and wrapping up.	3		He's high-hipped. Leggy cornerback with issues changing direction at speed - the tape shows it, and the combine didn't make you second guess it. He's an intelligent, anticipatory corner that has allowed him to recover well and hide some lapses in movement, but off-man coverage is going to test his limits at the next level. As physical as he is, I prefer him in zone. Or certainly coming downhill - I'm not averse to the notion of him being moved to safety, where he can drop into the box or play coverage with the whole field in front of him. There's some late process buzz to his name, but from the exposures I had, I'm not fully sold.
17	15	Trice	Cory	Purdue	Versatile DB who played safety for two years before a full commitment to corner in 2021. Enormous guy. Imposing frame with all the height and length needed. Body screams 'power', and his game definitely has that - you can see why he used to be a safety. Down at the LOS he is effective disrupting release and is on hand to destroy any short throws that develop in front of him. Trice has significant burst - a downhill steamer who sees it and shoots. Unsurprisingly effective in run support - brutal hitter when he can get his pads square into contact, and discards receiver blocks with disdain. He's got good feel for position either in zone or when mirroring routes, and makes catching the ball a chore when he can interfere the catch point.	3		"Trice is very adept at some aspects of the position, and incredibly raw in others - a combination of lack of experience on the outside, and noticeable stiffness in his movement. The most challenging aspect of his position change has been competing in off-man; flipping those hips is laboured, and he does concede separation consistently. He has the urgency and some speed to recover, but more often than not will get grabby - and I see this being a challenge to overcome early in his NFL career, as he finds his feet and still picks up nuances. What I would expect is a plan for him to develop as an outside press corner, with more nickel or slot roles, particularly used as a matchup tool against tight ends or big slot receivers. Defined floor & achievable upside, he might go earlier than you think."
18	16	Luter	Darrell	South Alabama	Long Long Long! Windmill arms on this kid, that complements a sizeable frame. Plays with good physicality in every aspect of the position - he's a pesky corner who likes to disrupt you at the LOS, jostle you throughout your route, and invade your personal space at the catch point. What I lilke most about Luter is how fluid he is - most bigger press corners hacve stiffness. Not here - he can mirror and transition with no loss of speed, has good instincts for breaks in routes, and elite timing to go climb the ladder and deny the reception. I prefer him in press, but do appreciate the smarts he shows when playing zone - he's communicative and aware of route concepts likely to cause him a headache. 18 PB's and 5 INT's in just 3 years at South Alabama tells you he has ball skills.	4		My preference for press duties is because unlike most corners, Luter seems to be more comfortable with his back to the action. He doesn't show the same instincts coming downhill and breaking on the ball as he does when riding shotgun and staying in phase. There is also a little rawness to him at times; balance being one, particularly when helping out against the run. You want him to set those feet and have a good base when lining up contact, and that is admittedly hit and miss. But I really think Luter is being slept on. As a likely day three pick, you could find yourself with a starting outside cornerback. Sign me up.
19	17	Bennett	Jakorian	Maryland	You know what, I like this guy! Athletic, busy corner who kind of buzzes round the field. He isn't tall, but he's got good mass through his frame and excellent arm length. QB's saw a sub-6ft outside corner and went after him, and paid the price - Bennett wasn't a guy you could pick on like that. 22 PBU's and 5 picks as a starter at Maryland attests to that. I love how loose and fluid he is, a consumate off-man coverage guy who mirrors and transitions well - and it's not something that is in abundant supply in this class. In zone he has excellent burst and straight line speed to come down and challenge the catch point. And he's physical too - paerticularly against the run, where his low center of gravity is a real asset.	4		He can be a little over enthusiastic at times; I've seen him trigger on head fakes or pump fakes from the QB when in zone. He trusts his decision making but the instincts, every once in a while, lead him down the wrong path. Obviously doesn't quite have the height of a modern day corner, but that shouldn't mean he's restricted to slot duties - although having said that, I think he would thrive there too. I really think this guy has a pathway to starting snaps at the next level. Primarily in off-man coverage, but happy with him having a diverse mandate. Ceiling of an outside, 3-down starter - and one you might find still languishing on the board at the start of day 3.
20	18	Stevenson	Tyrique	Miami	Alright. We've got a big dude who can play here. Love his size and length, and how well he can move with those dimensions. Perfect for press duties - brings intimidating play strength to match the measurables. As a straight line guy Stevenson has the speed to match up with any receiver, and is a really good neutraliser on the outside to take away big bodied WR2's or even keep pace with some deep threats when he can delay off the snap. He's both agile and aggressive at the catch point, recorded 21 PBU's between Georgia & Miami, and even found some turnovers during his time with the 'Canes. I wouldn't call him a unicorn, but good movement at this size isn't readily available.	4		He's a linear thinker. Press and tight man duties suit him, because he has one thing to concentrate on. He's adept at processing throughout routes and anticipating changes of direction, but throw him in zone and there are moments on tape he's not seen a danger. There's some work to be done on technique too, particularly when tackling, but also angles of pursuit, or when he's coming downhill to the catch point. If you've got rangy safeties and allow him to work down at the line and do what he does best, you have a capable starting corner. But the lack of all-round competency for the role will limit team interest, and draft stock as a result.
21	19	Moss	Riley	Iowa	These Iowa kids are well prepared for NFL life. Moss is an experienced corner, a starter for the past three years in this impressive Hawkeyes defense. He's tall and well built - something of a powerhouse really, an outlier in that regard for his position. Physical profile translates into aggression too - really tough football player who loves to compete. He's got elite burst - shoots downhill from zone, and got impressive vertical leap at the catch point too. Tested really well in this regard too. He is a serious ballhawk; elite timing to undercut routes or invade the catch point - eleven picks and 26 PBU's at Iowa - at least one pick a year, including 2-19 when he only played 4 games due to injury. Unique dude.	4		He has tiny arms - it's a good job he can jump, because otherwise disrupting receptions would be very difficult. That lack of length is apparent when working off blocks, and I guess it's partly why he's been moved from safety where he played in the box a lot. I don't think he's as quick as you'd like; great burst, straight line speed seems fine, but he's big and leggy and it affects his agility some. Zone coverage is where you want Moss - he's simply too talented at taking the ball away to play him anywhere else - but he could be a press guy, or moved into slot duties, have some safety hybrid roles, and play the run well too. I think he would be a staunch special teams guy too. Not the complete package, but an effective one.
22	20	Kelly	Kyu Blu	Stanford	Explosive zone corner who is a quick reactor to what he sees and enjoys charging downhill to make a play. Put himself on the map with his 2021 season, with 2 picks (1 returned for a touchdown) and 11 pass breakups. Kelly is physical - he has good size and impressive length to be able to come out of contact with more victories than losses. I love how he jolts receivers in press - his stirkes are clean, powerful and accurate, and it has allowed him success stymieing receivers early in their routes. He's worked hard on technique too; nifty, disciplined footwork when backpedalling, and doesn't give his opponent the opportunity to stack him and separate through the transition. DC's who value mechanics and physicality will admire him.	4		The size comes without the quickness that other prospects in this class possess. When playing close to the LOS he has to win early in reps - there's not much in the tank to recover on a route. I think he's a sound cover corner, but again, the instincts aren't elite - you don't see him shading pre-snap, or communicating what he sees to his teammates. For a big dude, he's not the animal I hoped taking on ball carriers, although I will say he's a fundamentally sound tackler and doesn't often let things slip his grasp. The playmaking skills when he's in an adantageous position will secure him a roster spot - big dudes don't always have those ball skills. But he's a backup with potential to match up against big slots if thrown in as a slot/nickel.
23	21	Rush	Darius	South Carolina	Wide receiver convert who brings the WR measurables with him. Elite height, size and arm length - we're talking 95th percentile across the board here. He's an aggressive cornerback who has no problem pressing, competing physically down the sidelines, and mixing it up at the catch point. If he was still on offense he'd be known as a burner - elite straight line speed that allows him to ride shotgun against deep threats. Surprising appeal in zone coverage, I thought he'd be too reactive, but he has a good feel for poisitioning and anticipates ball release well. Grew into his new position, and in the last two years had 3 picks, 15 PBU's and 64 tackles. Bodes well for further development.	5		I think he's a bit of a project really, but one definitely on the right track. Off-the-ball contact and playing the ball in the air seems natural to him - roles you embrace on the other side of the football, albeit from a different perspective. Tackling is eager but hit and miss - the technique is kind of all over the place, and his wingspan gets him out of trouble. I do not like him in off-man coverage; Rush (apt name) has elite vertical speed, but short-area movements are not as fluid as you'd hope - those hips are pretty stiff for a former pass catcher. I think he will be looked at as a depth option, with potential to match up against 'big slot' guys in press early in his career. There's some upside too, when he cleans up some things. Intriguing.
24	22	Ricks	Eli	Alabama	Cut from the modern day mould; tall, long, and lean. He's a physical dude; obviously capable of disruption in press at the line of scrimmage, and refuses to be boxed out at the catch point. What I really admire is how he squeezes the redline on receivers when he's carrying them down vertical routes - it's kind of an imposing play style. His hands are his weapons - they work quick and sharp when delaying route entry, and they get inside arms and attack the football. Ricks burst onto the scene as a freshman at LSU - he had four picks his debut year, two of which he returned for a TD. He's a playmaker with an eye for the ball, and some impressive measurables to go with. Some teams will really like this guy.	5		Considering his spectacular start to CFB life, he's never really taken the next step. Only played in 23 contests, has just 44 tackles to his name, and added just one more interception since 2020. Not even a transfer to Alabama was able to light a fire and help him reach his potential. There is some definite discomfort playing in zone; I want more burst and urgency to the catch point, and his positioning seems unsure. More instinctive than he is a processor, that's why I like him in man over zone. He seems half arsed sometimes. Maybe that's just my exposures. But you'd think a guy his size and length would be more of a factor against the run, have more tackles. I think his tools make him appealing, even if you have to project some.
25	23	Jamison	D'Shawn	Texas	In a sea of big bodied, outside corners, Jamison is a refreshing change of pace. Pace is where we start - lightning quick mover. There's not a man on the field he can't keep up with. He is loose and fluid, can mirror the shiftiest receivers in off-man, and despite his size can even bang and bail in press. I love how rapidly he converges on the catch point and throws himself in to make a play on the ball. In zone he explodes to meet the receiver like he's been fired from a cannon. I like how competitive he is - he fights for everything, is a willing run defender, and refuses to be bullied by bigger opponents. He's also a dangerous returner too, with two special teams TD's on his resume.	5		Small, and he has small-man syndrome too - picks fights with big dudes to prove himself, and sometimes can get a little emotional out there. He can be a little out of control into contact because he's moving so fast. I'd like to see him line up a reciever with the ball in his hand and drive into him, rather than throw his body at him. He reminds me of Josh Norman, but Norman proved he could lock down an outside. Jamison would have to do that by proving his worth as a slot corner initially, where his agility and feistiness should shine. The bonus value as a returner should not be ignored; I think Jamison is value on day three, and has more than enough about his game to lock down a roster spot and develop from there.
26	24	Smith	Keidron	Kentucky	Tough SOB. Physical, experienced corner who played 45 games at Ole Miss before heading to Lexington to finish off his college career. Size and aggression make him suited for press duties, and he's got the length to jolt and disrupt a receivers entry into his route. Dominant run defender, shows strength and nous to get off blocks and come down on the ball carreir - which he blatantly relishes doing. I actually think he's got some quicks to him too; when he can flip his hips cleanly, he can stay in phase and be there to make a play. Got some ball skills too - 24 pass breakups and 7 picks in his college career. An accomplished tackler who strikes clean and hard and makes sure to wrap up	5		He's much better near the line of scrimmage than playing zone. I just don't think he has the feel or respect for dangers coming into and out of his area of authority. That being said, he does have obvious click and close to attack th efootball when it's in the air. Wiggle kills him - he can combat linear routes, but he's got some hip stiffness that leaves him behind a play and he struggles to recover. He's liabe to get grabby when this happens. If his frame allows the addition of more weight, I could see a transition to strong safety in his future - and one who could match up against tight ends too. Maybe slot or big nickel duties are a possibility too.
27	25	Austin	Alex	Oregon State	Looks the part. Tall, long, with good weight on his frame - healthy, shredded weight. He's a hot motor dude who plays with passion and healthy aggression - I think he's got the physicality you look for in an outside corner. A very accomplished, all-round pass defender; he's got a good feel operating in zone coverage, and is savvy if not quick when matching up in man. That length is useful when asked to press at the LOS, and has learned how to use them well at the catch point; 17 pass breakups and four picks in his last two years shows the growth. There's a refined style to his game in a big boy body.	6		Limited athletically, nd it puts a cap on how good he can be at the next level. I don't know if he has enough straight line speed to carry receivers down the sideline, he's a clunky mover in tight spaces and his change of direction is sluggish and allows for separation. He gets by more on anticiaption and instincts to make sure he's where he needs to be when the ball comes his way - that won't be enough by itself in the NFL. I do appreciate the dedication to his craft, how he's developed, and the team-centric way he plays the game. But I think his ceiling is capped as a backup outside corner.
28	26	Valentine	Carrington	Kentucky	Productive corner with protoypical size that competed well against high class SEC receivers. My first thoughts when watching the tape was the burst - he fires downhill when he sees it. The click and close speed surprised me, and it allowed him to sit deeper in zones to get a clearer picture of the developing landscape in front of him. He uses that explosiveness to get vertical at the catch point too - he's not a takeaway artist, but is a frequent interloper who gets his arms inside his opponent and knocks the ball away. Takes good angles to the meeting point too - underappreciated in that regard perhaps. He plays with tenacity, and runs through receivers when asked to tackle in space - 109 tackles in just two years as a starter in Lexington.	6		Valentine can be frustrating to watch. A team who leans on him heavily as a rookie will endure their fair share of mistakes - he's a raw prospect with only two seasons under his belt, and he is susceptible to misreading situations. I think he's zone only too - he just doesn't have the play strength down near the LOS to press effectively. And that lack of physicality is replicated against the run, where he seems content to sit on blocks and funnel traffic inside rather than actively hunt ball carriers. I think until he gets more experience, tweaks his processing to accommodate for misdirection, he's zone only - but the measurables and traits suggest he could be more in the future. Some projection makes him a day three pick.
29	27	Johnson	Anthony	Virginia	Okay. Another big, long cornerback, but a slightly different kinda cat. Johnson is a zone coverage dude, who has good instincts and quick reactions to command his zone. He's got good eyes, reads the QB and processes route combos effectively, and then triggers to the catch point. When he gets there, he has the lenght and tenacity to make a receivers life a misery. Steady production at both Louisville and Virginia, before an explosion in PBU's and tackles in 2022 - really developed his all-round game. Teams will be happy to throw him in press coverages too - his size, power and length all being assets. I like the competitiveness, and how hard he's worked to be more than just a 'big bodied cornerback'.	6		Off-man coverage will test his movement skills. Johnson's quicks stem primarily from his football IQ, and being ready for what's coming. In terms of speed, you could fairly categorise him as slow - and his pre-draft testing has backed that up. The size makes up for that in some regard, but when it comes to mirroring receivers and remaining in phase and relevant throughout routes, he struggles. He has to disrupt and widen release, or play deep and converge downhill. I also expected him to show up on special teams based on the dimensions and tenacity, but there was nothing special to see there. Johnson will appeal to a set crowd as a backup zone corner, but his lack of coverage versatility will probably hurt his draft stock.
30	28	Blackmon	Mekhi	USC	Late-developer, who moved to USC in 2022 and it finally seemed to click for him. Had more starts last year for the Trojans than he did his entire Colorado career, and was impressively productive (66 tackles, 12 PB's. 3 picks). Blackmon fond some physicality, and fared much better because of it. Press specialist who played both outside or in the slot - and fared well against tight ends and bigger slot receivers too. Likes to win a rep early with disruptive hands at the LOS, and rides routes well when he has positional advantage. The ball skills are evident from the stats, and he's competitive at the catch point.	6		For a feisty, competitive dude he's stick thin. I need 20 more pounds on that frame please! He's got some good explosion when he triggers to move, but Blackmon isn't quick. He likes to smother and impose himself, because in a foot race he's llikely to come off second best. Off-man coverage, i'm really not keen on - he loses the physical advantage and is not a natural when transitioning from mirror to pursuit. He fares better in zone but isn't quite as instinctual as when he gets to ride shotgun, making him something of a contradictory eval. The combine performance was better than expected, but I'd still suggest he's a day three pick and someone who has to watch over his shoulder each year in training camp.
31	29	Brown	Cameron	Ohio State	Respected veteran cornerback who plays the game with a savvy and intelligence that not many other prospects demonstrate. You can see why he was a 4 star recruit - the football IQ jumps off the screen. Rarely out of position, thrives in zone where he can diagnose and action with confidence, and a real communicative, reliable teammate. He's excellently coached too - technique across the board is sound, the fundamentals such as tackling form, contact balance and pursuit angles all polished. He's got some good size to him, and when it's time to make a play he can put his pads through someone or assault the catch point. But to me he's a finesse corner with patience, timing and execution.	7		He's utterly injury prone. Three out of five seasons at Columbus were ended by injury, and he missed four games midseason last year too. I feel like they've taken their toll on his athletic profile too; he triggers quickly but that's because he sees it before anyone else. Speed is scarce - he can't stick with deep threats. Agility is cumbersome, and he gives away separation when it's time to flip those hips and give chase. A zone heavy defense may think differently, but I can see Brown's movement making his pro career a short one. His best best is working in space, coming downhill, and being physical. As a high-character prospect I really hope he can be more than I have surmised - he is a guy you can't help but root for.
32	30	Clark	Kei'Trel	Louisville	Ball-hawking corner with alarming straight line speed that saw him tasked with keeping deep threats under wraps at Louisville. Five picks in just 27 starts for the Cardinals. He's got a good internal clock and times his launch to the ball excellently - he comes downhill with good burst when tasked with zone coverage, and can match stride for stride as a boundary corner. The leap on this kid is quite impressive. I like how he trusts his speed to undercut routes, and almost leaves too much space to bait the QB - almost. Clark usually gets there to make the play.	7		I've got big problems projecting Clark to a role in the NFL. He's too small and lightweight to play press or off-man on the outside; he is ineffective at the LOS and gets boxed out down the sideline against bigger receivers. His lack of length makes me wonder if he can remain as competitive on jump balls as he was at Louisville too. As for kicking him inside, I don't think its a viable option - he has direct, downhill, linear speed, but short-area agility and changes of direction are disappointingly laboured. Intermediate option routes will eat him alive. He offers very little against the run, and I don't see a life on special teams for him either. His ceiling is probably as a backup perimeter cornerback, and I'm sorry to say I don't see him sticking.
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