2015 NFL Draft: Seattle Seahawks Full 7 Round Post Combine Mock Draft
By Paul Novak
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STRENGTHS
Good size for a cornerback. Aggressive effort to redirect receivers off the line. Shows patience from press coverage and doesn’t open hips too quickly. Physical tackler willing to step downhill, shed the block and throw his body into a tackle. Quick to plant and drive on throws and tries to maul receiver at point of catch in order to disrupt. Plays with limited wasted motion. Has above-average spatial awareness in zone coverage, maintaining good position on the receiver. Adequate instincts and feel for the game. Matched up against NFL-caliber receivers during three-year stint at Stanford.
WEAKNESSES
Struggles to mirror and match in man coverage against more sophisticated routes. Sluggish responding to inside release, offering up instant separation. Lacks fluidity in hips and feet for quick recovery. Long strider missing ability to hit top speed quickly. Appears to lack some confidence in deep coverage. Opens hips earlier than necessary on intermediate routes in preparing to run with speedy receivers. Can be a head-dropper as a perimeter tackler, losing sight of his target. Must improve awareness with back to the ball.
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