NFL Draft

HEIGHT: 6'2 7/8"

WEIGHT: 303

HAND: 10"

ARM: 33 3/8"

WINGSPAN: 6'8 1/8"

40-YARD DASH: 4.92

3-CONE: DNP

SHUTTLE: DNP

VERTICAL: DNP

BROAD: DNP

POSITIVES

— Springy, loose and twitched-up mover with very good athletic ability and quickness.

— Maximizes his power output by generating impressive force from the ground to his hands for immediate torque and jolt on contact.

— Runs like a deer to track down and zero in on targets up to the third level of a defense.

— Above-average core strength and balance to brace, strain and stay attached to blocks.

— Shows good mobility in his lower half to sink his hips, successively hop back and "die slowly" in his anchor against the bull rush.

— Has a junkyard-dog mentality and plays with outstanding effort throughout games.

NEGATIVES

— Light in the pants, with marginal girth and mass that will require heavy scrutiny into how much weight his frame can handle.

— Weight is a question mark regarding his ability to consistently maintain control and not get stacked and shed too easily against bigger, quality interior run defenders.

— Wide hand placement exacerbates middling length and gives easy access into his frame.

— Plays at a breakneck, frenetic pace that limits his ability to consistently line up targets on uncovered climbs up to the second level.

2021 STATISTICS

- 12 starts at center.

- Third-team All-Big 10 selection by the coaches.

NOTES

— Former 4-star tight end recruit, top overall recruit in Nebraska and top 10 tight end nationally out of Beatrice High School.

— Jurgens was a multisport and multiposition star at Beatrice, starting at linebacker in addition to tight end and even punted as a junior, averaging 35.8 yards per punt. He also played basketball—he averaged 12.5 points and 3.5 rebounds per game as a junior—and was a four-time state champion in the discus and three-time state champion in the shot put.

— Suffered a season-ending injury in the final regular-season game as a senior in high school and as a true freshman at Nebraska in 2018.

— In 2019, Jurgens became the first freshman (true or redshirt) starting center at Nebraska since 1972.

— Made 31 career starts at center.

OVERALL

Cam Jurgens was a three-year starter inside Nebraska's multiple run-play option/play-action heavy system with 31 career starts at center. He was listed at 290 pounds this past season and has a noticeably lean build with marginal mass and girth that calls into question how much more weight he can put onto his frame.

Jurgens originally committed to Nebraska as a tight end. He has been playing offensive line for only three years after converting to the position as a redshirt freshman in 2019.

Jurgens is an explosive, twitched-up athlete with an ultra-physical playing style and the ability to generate impressive power and torque. He excels getting underneath bigger interior run defenders on combo and double-team blocks with very good pad level and jolt in his hands to create quick, initial displacement at the point of attack. He has above-average core strength and balance to stay attached to blocks post-contact, but he gets pressed and stacked too quickly, limiting his ability to maintain control.

Jurgens glides up to the second and third level of the defense with the range to zero in on safeties and corners and the grip strength and leg drive to dump and plant them once latched. He needs to learn to harness his speed up to the second level when uncovered, as he too often overruns his target and gets beat underneath.

Jurgens flashes some well-timed independent strikes against head-up nose tackles to win the leverage battle, and he has the mobility and wiry strength to "die slowly" in his anchor against a straight bull rush. However, his wide hand placement creates a soft edge that moderately skilled rushers exploit and work around with ease.

Overall, Jurgens needs to prove he can add and maintain more weight on his frame, and he will likely require guard help built into whatever scheme he lands in to help him in pass protection. But he is still relatively new to the offensive line, with excellent athletic ability, explosiveness and competitive toughness to offer as a high-end developmental center with starter potential.

GRADE: 7.2 (Round 3 - High-level backup/Potential starter)

OVERALL RANK: 83

POSITION RANK: IOL10

PRO COMPARISON: Jason Kelce-lite

Written by B/R NFL Scout Brandon Thorn

HEIGHT: 6'5 1/8"

WEIGHT: 271

HAND: 9 1/4"

ARM: 34"

WINGSPAN: 6'10 7/8"

40-YARD DASH: DNP

3-CONE: DNP

SHUTTLE: DNP

VERTICAL: DNP

BROAD: DNP

POSITIVES

— Massive build. Has the length and thickness to be an easy every-down player.

— Powerful hands. Gets easy extension when he strikes through OL.

— Physical, high-energy play style. Always looking to hit and keep fighting until the end of a rep.

— Good lower-body strength. Absorbs and withstands contact well.

— Great get-off. Flies off the ball, especially from a stand-up position.

— Surprising ankle flexibility for someone his size. Can widen his body out a bit.

NEGATIVES

— Pass-rush plan is uninspiring. Often resorts to just attacking the outside shoulder with wild hands.

— Ducks his head upon contact, especially in the run game.

— Below-average agility in space. Not the worst, considering his size, but not a strength for him.

— Naturally overleveraged, which will be an issue versus the NFL's best pass protectors.

— Below-average hip flexibility. Struggles to get low; tougher to run a tight corner around the edge.

2021 STATISTICS

12 G, 45 TOT, 7.5 TFL, 6 SK, 2 FF

NOTES

— 3-star recruit in 2019. Listed at 225 pounds as a recruit.

— Three-year starter.

— 2021 second-team All-C-USA.

OVERALL

Alex Wright is an incomplete prospect, but it is tough to find edge players with his combination of size and strength.

Wright sports a long, well-built 6'7" and 270-pound frame. Length alone helps Wright win many engagements, but he also packs a ton of power in his initial punch. Wright's strength and relentless motor are often overwhelming, giving him a better chance to free himself the longer a play goes on. Similarly, Wright shows some sand in his pants and has the anchor to be a reliable run defender. Wright's biggest issue as a run defender right now is that he regularly ducks his head upon contact, often losing sight of where he needs to be relative to his gap and where the ball carrier is.

As a pass-rusher, Wright has some exciting tools. Wright gets off the ball very well for someone his size. When paired with his length and heavy hands, it's easy to see how Wright has so many ways to win a rep early on. Additionally, Wright flashes better ankle flexibility than expected, showing off the ability to widen his body out a bit and remain balanced while running the corner.

He is still raw as a pass-rusher, though, and could stand to develop a fuller arsenal of moves, particularly inside moves to take advantage of his heft. Wright also has poor hip flexibility and leverage because of his height, making it tough for him to drop his hips and get low to bend through contact that way. Moving around in space is not Wright's forte either. He can be a bit slow changing directions, and his closing speed is nothing of note, which all makes sense for someone his size.

Wright is a bet on size, strength and explosion. It may take some time for him to develop better technique and leverage, as well as expand his pass-rushing plan, but he has a unique set of physical tools worth investing in with a top-100 pick. Wright would be best as a strong-side defensive end who can be kicked inside in certain pass-rush focused packages.

GRADE: 7.0 (High-level backup/Potential starter - 3rd Round)

OVERALL RANK: 108

POSITION RANK: EDGE14

PRO COMPARISON: Michael Johnson

Written by B/R NFL Scout Derrik Klassen

HEIGHT: 6'3 5/8"

WEIGHT: 305

HAND: 10 1/2"

ARM: 32 3/8"

WINGSPAN: 6'6 1/8"

40-YARD DASH: 5.28

3-CONE: DNP

SHUTTLE: DNP

VERTICAL: 31.5"

BROAD: 8'10"

POSITIVES

— Plays with good leverage despite being on the tall side.

— Quick, strong hands as a run defender. Gets his hands inside first.

— Above-average upper-body strength. Can rip and control blocks after being engaged.

— Quick to shed and help make tackles. Has enough range when coming off blocks to make an impact.

— Above-average balance. Finds ways to stay on his feet even if he gets moved a little.

NEGATIVES

— Poor explosiveness. Lags off the snap.

— Prone to stopping his feet and lunging at blockers.

— Poor job seeing in and anchoring versus combos and double-teams. Constantly knocked out of his gap.

— Below-average leg drive, both as a pass-rusher and run defender.

— Poor pass-rushing value. Lacks explosiveness as well as reliable pass-rushing moves.

2021 STATISTICS

32 TOT, 1 TFL, 1 SK, 2 FR

NOTES

— 5-star recruit in 2019.

— Two-year starter.

— 2021 All-Big Ten honorable mention.

OVERALL

Christopher Hinton is a fundamentally-sound defensive tackle who may not have the athletic traits to become an impact player in the pros.

At 6'4" and 310 pounds, Hinton was primarily a B-gap player, but he moonlighted a bit at both 1-technique and 5-technique in certain formations. His NFL usage should be about the same, perhaps with a few more reps as a 1-technique.

Hinton wins with good fundamentals and technique. Despite a taller frame, Hinton comes off the ball with good leverage and does a great job maintaining that leverage throughout the play. He also plays with a strong, consistent strike in the run game. Hinton regularly gets the first punch and maintains control of blocks effectively from there thanks to his impressive strength. Likewise, Hinton can shed blockers off of him when he needs to and help make tackles in the hole.

That being said, Hinton is an uninspiring athlete. He is sluggish off the ball more often than not and struggles to make blockers uncomfortable with his movement skills. Hinton's anchor also runs hot and cold, in part because he tends to be late seeing in double teams and does not have overwhelming strength in his lower body to absorb contact. Slow feet can be a problem for Hinton, too, leading to him lunging forward with his base lagging behind him. As a pass-rusher, Hinton shows some of the necessary hand-fighting to free himself, but he does not have a clear athletic trait to rely on to finish the job.

Hinton will fit in as a good backup or rotational run defender at both 1-technique and 3-technique. His strength, hand usage and quality leverage can make him a viable run defender right out of the gate, even if his pass-rushing and ability to break into the backfield are limited because of his athleticism.

GRADE: 6.1 (High-level Developmental Prospect — 5th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 212

POSITION RANK: DL21

PRO COMPARISON: Davon Godchaux

Written by B/R NFL Scout Derrik Klassen

HEIGHT: 6'2 5/8"

WEIGHT: 342

HAND: 11"

ARM: 33 1/4"

WINGSPAN: 6'8 7/8"

40-YARD DASH: DNP

3-CONE: DNP

SHUTTLE: DNP

VERTICAL: DNP

BROAD: DNP

POSITIVES

— Massive frame. Packs a ton of weight.

— Good upper-body strength. Controls blocks well once engaged.

— Scrappy, violent player.

— Above-average at seeing blocking concepts and knowing how to answer them.

NEGATIVES

— Slow, clunky feet. Struggles working laterally while maintaining a sound base.

— Ends up on the ground far too often.

— Short-area quickness and explosion are not there. Does not cover ground.

— Ineffective pass-rusher. Asked to stunt often because he can not win on his own.

2021 STATISTICS

7 G, 9 TOT, 3.5 TFL

NOTES

— 4-star recruit in 2018. Signed to Kentucky as an offensive guard.

— Converted full-time to defensive tackle as soon as he got to campus.

— Four-year contributor.

— Missed four games in 2021 because of an ankle injury.

OVERALL

Marquan McCall looks the part of a starting nose guard, but he has a ways to go before he starts playing like one.

McCall sports a rotund 6'3", 379-pound build, with most of that weight being around the stomach area—as should be the case for any good nose guard. He does not have impressive length, but since he plays in a phone booth as an interior player anyway, that will not hurt him too much.

All of McCall's best reps come from what he does with his upper body. For one, McCall has a generally impressive understanding of what kinds of blocks he is getting. McCall is quick to feel what concept he is getting, take on the block accordingly and find the ball carrier. Additionally, McCall has good strength once he gets latched on. He has the strength to get nice extension and knock blockers off their center of gravity, as well as the grip strength to rip blockers to the ground. His strength blends well with his relentless hand-fighting and high-energy playstyle, often wearing down linemen late in the play.

On the flip side, McCall plays with heavy feet. He struggles getting off the ball well, and he lumbers when forced to suddenly redirect. In turn, McCall's base can lag behind the rest of his body and end up getting him put on the ground one way or another. McCall does not move well in space, either. He does not gain ground when freeing himself off of blocks, nor can he play laterally across the line of scrimmage very comfortably. McCall is also an uninspiring pass-rusher thanks to his middling movement skills and coordination.

McCall needs to be plopped right in the middle of the defense. Allowing him to just eat space and two-gap, letting his upper body strength and scrappiness shine, is the best bet. That said, McCall is purely a run defender who will need time to figure out how to make his game work with subpar NFL athleticism.

GRADE: 5.9 (Backup/Draftable — 6th-7th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 236

POSITION RANK: DL25

PRO COMPARISON: Daniel McCullers

Written by B/R NFL Scout Derrik Klassen

HEIGHT: 6'3 1/4"

WEIGHT: 296

HAND: 9 1/2"

ARM: 33"

WINGSPAN: 6'6"

40-YARD DASH: 5.27

3-CONE: DNP

SHUTTLE: DNP

VERTICAL: 28"

BROAD: 9'4"

POSITIVES

— Efficiently comes out of his stance with very good snap timing, quickness and light feet.

— High-level burst and change-of-direction skills to close space, line up and fit on smaller targets as a puller and on climbs to the second level.

— Has good mobility in his lower half with loose hips and plenty of snap in his hands to jar, lift and create leverage on blocks at the first (base/back/double-team blocks) and second levels.

— Strong backside hand in the zone run game to protect against penetration across his face, widen and displace defenders laterally to clear up the read for runners.

— Shows a good mix of patience, aggressiveness and alertness in pass protection to not bite on stutters when covered, plus stay alert to the most dangerous man and find work when uncovered.

NEGATIVES

— Below-average girth and sand results in a shaky anchor and middling stopping power; too often gets knocked back on to his heels, walked back and pulled off his base against bigger/longer defenders.

— Low hand carriage leads to being too wide and/or late with his hands, giving easy access to his chest.

— Worst game of the 2021 season came against the best competition he faced in UCLA DT Otito Ogbonnia.

2021 STATISTICS

- 12 starts at center

- Second-team All-Pac-12 selection

NOTES

— Former 3-star offensive line prospect out of Bishop Alemany high school in Mission Hills, California.

— Lettered three years in wrestling

— Had thumb surgery after the Arizona game, keeping him out for the team's bowl game against Wisconsin.

— 29 career starts with 14 at center, 11 at right guard and four at left guard.

— Doesn't turn 21 years old until May, making him one of the draft's youngest players.

OVERALL

West is a three-year starter in Arizona State's multiple, run-heavy scheme with 29 career starts spread out across all three interior positions on the line (14 at center, 11 at right guard and four at left guard). West has below-average mass and girth on his frame but is compactly built with solid arm length and very good athletic ability.

West is a high-level run-blocker with an impressive blend of quickness, grip strength and ability to generate torque that allows him to excel in both gap and zone concepts. West plays with good natural leverage and has the foot quickness to consistently complete reach blocks on defensive tackles as wide as a 2i-alignment, plus close ground in a flash when tracking smaller targets as a puller and climbing up to the second level. West takes good angles in space with the balance to adjust, redirect and wall off defenders to create rush lanes off of his backside. He packs a punch on contact to create lift while working his hips underneath his blocks with the leg drive and grip strength to sustain through contact and finish at a high level.

He is patient in pass protection when covered to maintain his posture against stutters and hesitations with the lateral quickness to mirror and protect his edges. West patrols the pocket with alert eyes and physicality to deliver a jolt when uncovered to late-loopers and occupied, adjacent rushers.

West had a shaky game against UCLA's Otito Ogbonnia (6'4", 325, 35⅛ inch arms) that exposed his lack of mass, girth and average arm length, which are his main concerns heading into the NFL. Ogbonnia was able to get easy access into his frame to gain control, knock him on his heels and walk him back into the pocket throughout the game. Part of West's struggles were also because of dipping his head into contact with low hand carriage and wide/late hand placement which he improved upon as the year went on to significantly improve his ability to maintain control of blocks.

Overall, West's lack of size and mass will hinder his ability to anchor on command and hold ground against bigger, hulking body types on the interior, requiring guard help in pass protection against those opponents. However, his explosiveness, quickness and natural leverage make him an asset in a zone run scheme. West needs to land on a coaching staff that can build in some additional help for him in certain matchups, but with how young he is, there is a runway for improvement and the tools to develop into a starter in the right situation.

GRADE: 7.0 (High-level backup/Potential starter - Late 3rd/Early 4th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 111

POSITION RANK: IOL14

PRO COMPARISON: Kendrick Green

Written by B/R NFL Scout Brandon Thorn

HEIGHT: 6'1 1/2"

WEIGHT: 201

HAND: 9"

ARM: 31 1/2"

WINGSPAN: 6'5 1/4"

40-YARD DASH: 4.42

3-CONE: DNP

SHUTTLE: DNP

VERTICAL: DNP

BROAD: 10'3"

POSITIVES

— Excellent size and length for position.

— Great speed to run and stay on top of receivers when able to open in time and get into his stride.

— Uses long arms with good timing to swipe through the catch point.

NEGATIVES

— Average functional strength. Lacks physicality in block destruction. Can get walled off by blockers.

— Generally shows to have good breaks but too often hops into breaks, causing him to be slow in transition.

— Below-average ball skills. Can lose track of the ball and receiver. Has dropped balls that hit him in the hand.

2021 STATISTICS

11 Games, 39 Tackles, 1 INT, 3 PBU

NOTES

— 2017 USA Today All-USA High School First Team

— 247Sports 4-star rating

OVERALL

Issac Taylor-Stuart was a highly rated prospect coming out of high school. He has appeared in over 21 games.

He is a long-limbed athlete who does a very good job of using his length to his advantage. With his outstanding height, he struggles with his pad level at times. A long strider who runs very well, he is able to sink his hips to match receivers on shorter routes. A relatively smooth athlete for his size, Taylor-Stuart is able to get in and out of breaks; showing very good change of direction and lateral movement skills.

He can get lazy with his pad level, causing him to jump into breaks and allowing space at the top of routes. When in press, he does a great job of getting hands on the receiver and showing good hip flip when opening to run downfield. He shows the ability to run well but lacks the top-end speed to keep up with twitchier athletes, where they can easily pull away from him downfield. When playing in deep zone, he has the ability to stay on top of routes—if he can open in time and get on his horse before his cushion is eaten up.

In underneath zone coverage, Taylor-Stuart shows to have good vision, though he can be slow reacting to routes, often giving up passes in front of him. He is quick to fill the run but does not look to be overly physical when tackling.

Taylor-Stuart is a wrap, wrestle down tackler who isn’t always secure in his run support. He shows physicality when taking on blocks but has trouble defeating and disengaging from blocks. A high-motored athlete who consistently fights to get to the ball, he often puts himself in poor positions.

Ultimately, Taylor-Stuart has some defining traits that many value at the next level, but his inconsistencies in the run game and covering deep will be a major knock on his game.

GRADE: 5.9 (6th Round: Backup/Draftable)

OVERALL RANK: 248

POSITION RANK: CB29

PRO COMPARISON: Josh Norman

Written by B/R NFL Scout Cory Giddings

HEIGHT: 6'0 1/2"

WEIGHT: 175

HAND: 8"

ARM: 30 1/8"

WINGSPAN: 6'1 7/8"

40-YARD DASH: DNP

3-CONE: DNP

SHUTTLE: DNP

VERTICAL: DNP

BROAD: DNP

POSITIVES

— Very good size and length for a slot defender.

— Good quickness out of breaks. Shows fluid footwork when not pressed vertically.

— Ball skills. Drives and attacks the ball in the air. Catches with hands away from body. Looks for interception of the pass break up.

— Triggers quickly versus the run. Shows good physicality when taking on and fighting through blocks.

NEGATIVES

— Long swooping backpedal at times. Leads to wide breaks and separation out of breaks.

— Average man skills. He has decent lateral quickness but can get caught leaning. Lacks the recovery speed needed on intermediate routes.

— Tackling is a question. He can over pursue at times, reaching for tackles without wrapping up. Throws his body around but lacks blow delivery.

2021 STATISTICS

11 Games, 40 Tackles, 1 TFL, 1 INT, 3 PBU, 1 FF

NOTES

— Combine Invite

OVERALL

Cordale Flott is a versatile athlete with the ability to play as a nickel defender or as an outside cornerback. He has excellent height and length that serves well in both positions. Flott started at nickel for the LSU defense, where he was able to show off his fluid athleticism and quick feet. His versatility extends to him playing in both man and zone coverage. In man, he shows the ability to quickly get out of breaks and match short or medium routes. For his height, he does a great job of sinking his hips, though occasionally he has some hip tightness when opening to run. Here he can step in the bucket and round his breaks. As a zone defender, he does a very good job of using his vision and awareness to identify routes. This combined with his outstanding ball skills make for a great defender when he can see the ball thrown. When tracking the ball, Flott does a great job of using his hands to pluck the ball out of the air. At times, he can try to bait the quarterback a bit too much, causing him to lose vision of receivers.

As a run defender, Flott does a very good job of reacting to what he sees. He is an aggressive defender who triggers quickly with good physicality when taking on blocks, although he lacks the desired strength needed to control and disengage from blockers. There are even times when he may choose to run around blocks from linemen, creating a bigger running lane. When tackling, his lack of strength is also visible. He struggles to get ball carriers on the ground, while too often being on the wrong end of the hit. Flott is a cover defender who struggles in the run game. He will need to continue to work on adding weight to his frame, as well as increasing his strength for the next level. His skills and versatility may intrigue NFL executives, but ultimately, he will be a high-level developmental prospect who may pay dividends a couple years into his career.

GRADE: 6.4 (5th Round: High-Level Developmental Prospect)

OVERALL RANK: 183

POSITION RANK: CB22

PRO COMPARISON: Walter Thurmond

Written by B/R NFL Scout Cory Giddings

HEIGHT: 5'10 5/8"

WEIGHT: 196

HAND: 10"

ARM: 31 1/2"

WINGSPAN: 6'3"

40-YARD DASH: 4.38

3-CONE: DNP

SHUTTLE: DNP

VERTICAL: DNP

BROAD: DNP

POSITIVES

— Physical player with very good functional strength. Quickly controls and sheds blockers with ease. Enjoys mixing it up in the run game and doesn't shy from contact.

— Disruptive player at the line when in press. Looks to get hands on and ride the receiver.

— Good straight-line runner who is able to stay on top of routes and carry receivers downfield.

— Very good straight-line speed when running downfield.

NEGATIVES

— Open-field tackling is a question. He takes poor angles at times, while coming in out of control for the tackle and leaving his feet.

— Undisciplined eyes can get him in trouble by staring in the backfield too long on pass plays.

— Shows some hip tightness when opening up to run. Also has below average change of direction. Can get stuck out of breaks, causing him to take extra steps.

2021 STATISTICS

12 Games, 51 Tackles, 3 TFL, 1 Sack, 1 INT, 11 PBU

NOTES

— 2020/2021 Team Captain

— 2021 Senior Bowl invite

— 2021 Second Team All Big-Ten

OVERALL

Cam Taylor-Britt’s toughness and physicality is on display every game he plays. As someone who does his best work when playing the run game, Taylor-Britt embraces contact. He’s quick to diagnose the run and insert into his gap when to a nub side. A bit like a bull in a china shop at times, Taylor-Britt throws his body around with little regard. When taking on blocks, he wastes no time pushing the receiver back into the ball-carrier or throwing him aside. He has also shown the ability to blitz and cause havoc coming off the edge.

When playing the pass, Taylor-Britt is able to play a variety of coverages. In press, he looks to be physical with receivers, making it hard to get downfield. He does a good job matching releases when square in press but has trouble getting out of his breaks at times. While he shows good speed when open and running downfield, his hip tightness comes into play when asked to open to run with receivers. With slightly above-average ball skills, he does a good job defending the pass but doesn’t capitalize on errant passes as much as he should. His lack of vision is shown by routinely losing receivers in his blind spot downfield.

As an aggressive run defender, Taylor-Britt constantly has his eyes in the backfield. This leads to him being open to play action, as well as getting burned looking for the big play. Ultimately, Taylor-Britt is a unique player who can find a role as a weapon for a defensive coordinator in the NFL. If he can play more consistently in the pass game while continuing to be disruptive in the run, he might be a steal in this draft.

GRADE: 6.7 (4th Round: Potential Role Player)

OVERALL RANK: 133

POSITION RANK: CB17

PRO COMPARISON: William Gay

Written by B/R NFL Scout Cory Giddings

HEIGHT: 6'0 1/8"

WEIGHT: 199

HAND: 9 1/8"

ARM: 32 1/4"

WINGSPAN: 6'2 3/4"

40-YARD DASH: 4.36

3-CONE: DNP

SHUTTLE: DNP

VERTICAL: 34.5"

BROAD: 10'8"

POSITIVES

— Smooth runner who shows outstanding speed for the position, along with some recovery speed downfield.

— Fluid hips that allow him to swivel with little wasted movement.

— Has good twitch. Explosive out of breaks.

— Very good vision in zone coverage. Has awareness of threats, along with an internal clock of when the ball should be out.

— Shows up in the run game. Good physicality when taking on blocks. Willing tackler who will stick his nose on the action.

NEGATIVES

— Shows to have trouble sinking his hips at times to get out of breaks, especially when in full stride close to top speed.

— Hand fighter who can occasionally get bumped off routes downfield.

— Can be overly aggressive at times. Gambles too often.

2021 STATISTICS

12 Games, 60 Tackes, 1 TFL, 2 INT, 6 PBU, 1 FF

NOTES

— 31 Starts in career

— 2022 Reese's Senior Bowl Invitee

— 2021 All-SEC Fourth Team (Phil Steele)

OVERALL

Alontae Taylor is a versatile athlete who shows the ability to play in multiple schemes as well as press and off coverage. He is a smooth player with an opportunistic play style. Taylor does a good job of reading the routes in front of him, as well as reading the quarterback’s eyes to get a great jump on the ball. He looks to squat and jump shorter routes.

Given his success as a gambler, he can be too ambitious at times, putting himself in bad positions. When defending short or medium routes, Taylor shows very good breaking ability and bursts to compete at the catch point. He has patience with the ball in the air and is able to play the receiver with his back to the ball, as well as displaying very good timing on pass breakups. He has a natural feel for man coverage, although he can be sloppy with his feet in press.

When playing the run game, Taylor is a willing tackler who isn't afraid to support the run. He tends to be more of a wrap tackler who looks to get the ball-carrier on the ground, delivering big hits. He will occasionally square up the ball-carrier, but that's typically when the running lane is narrowed and there is little space to utilize.

Taylor's lack of strength showed up at times when taking on bigger receivers, but he did show the short-area quickness to evade offensive linemen in space. Ultimately, he excelled in man coverage, while also showing the ability to play in zone. He will need to sharpen up some of his technique and tone down his gambling in certain situations. He is a backup player who will look to compete for a starting role.

GRADE: 6.8 (4th Round: Potential Role Player)

OVERALL RANK: 124

POSITION RANK: CB15

PRO COMPARISON: Kendall Sheffield

Written by B/R NFL Scout Cory Giddings

HEIGHT: 6'0"

WEIGHT: 203

HAND: 9"

ARM: 31"

WINGSPAN: 6'2 7/8"

40-YARD DASH: DNP

3-CONE: DNP

SHUTTLE: DNP

VERTICAL: DNP

BROAD: DNP

POSITIVES

— Accelerates quickly. Good progressive speed that builds when his stride opens.

— Flashes very good breaking ability with quick feet under his base and little wasted movement.

— Aggressive in the run game. Comes downhill quickly to fill his gap.

— Will show explosive blow delivery in his tackles but typically needs to be able to line up his shot.

NEGATIVES

— Inconsistent man coverage. Hip tightness when flipping his hips, as well as when turning to redirect. Not always fluid and can be moved out of position.

— Takes poor angle when tackling. In space, he can over run, give up leverage, or stiffness can show up. Tackle security is inconsistent.

2021 STATISTICS

13 Games, 82 Tackles, 3.5 TFL, 1 Sack, 8 PBU

NOTES

— 2020/2021 Team Captain

— Senior Bowl invite

OVERALL

Yusuf Corker is a two-time team captain with 37 consecutive starts for the Wildcats. An explosive athlete, he does best when performing straight ahead. Quick feet and acceleration aid Corker in both the run and pass game. When defending the run, Corker makes quick reads and accelerates quickly to the ball carrier. He uses his quickness to beat bigger blockers to the spot, along with his strength to take on and control receivers. When filling in between the tackles, he is able to run through the tackles, delivering big hits. Out on the edge, he tends to slow play the tackle more. His lack of flexibility and trouble turning come into play against him when tackling in open space. Also, when in space, Corker often reaches and dives for tackles, which result in him melting off of tackles.

When playing the pass, he is able to play a couple of different coverages. One of the most productive looks for Corker is a two high safety look, but he can also play the deep centerfield safety. Here he is able to see the routes develop in front of him and use his speed to track the ball in the air. Although he is able to play the ball in the air, he struggles with consistently capitalizing on his opportunities for turnovers. As a man defender, Corker can struggle with covering the deeper developing routes. Showing a good burst out of standstill, Corker is able to sit on routes and play the short game. When in position, he shows very good timing swiping through the catch point. Corker flashes some good traits, but his inconsistency in tackling and man coverage are a concern. He has enough of some other traits to rely on but will primarily give assistance as depth.

GRADE: 5.5 (7th Round: Backup/draftable)

OVERALL RANK: 285

POSITION RANK: S21

PRO COMPARISON: Deionte Thompson

Written by B/R NFL Scout Cory Giddings