Blinkscout CB Combine Analysis

Definitely an area of need ... and in a class that's value is thick from 15 to 125 I'd say. Then there's an interesting group in round 5 or 6 where you have solid players that may need system or seasoning. My druthers would get us two (along with WR) but FA might change my mind there.

Also, it's a pretty fast group ... but don't get too caught up in timed speed because anything under 4.45 is fast enough at the next level unless you're dealing with WRs that accelerate through their deep shots. Those are rare.

Again, I am dragging the names form PFFs site, so the #s are "snaps" and "PFF grade" ... as a note ... this group has really good PFF grades for the most part.
I will mention 3 cones and Short shuttles here as much as possible because they are a metric the brass likes.


Andru Phillips Kentucky 710 71.7 Feisty competitor, 4.48 but quick acceleration (1.51 split) and burst 42 vert. He could easily slide but I like him as a 4th CB

Caelen Carson Wake Forest 650 73.7 DNP ... bummer. Might work well for us, he'll slide and he has really good tape.

Cam Hart Notre Dame 572 83.3 Numbers match what I see on the field. He has better long speed than initial burst, but a good 3 cone and short shuttle. 6-3 202 and 33 inch arms. I am more of a fan than most I think. He'll be a borderline top 64 for me.

Carlton Johnson Fresno State 805 73.3 DNP ... could have challenged for fastest IMO. He'll slide unless he kills it as his pro day, and his ceiling is likely just creeping into Day 2.

Chau Smith-Wade Washington State 431 73.8 I only got 2 WSU games and he was out for both. I've liked his post season pretty well. Not a #1 CB .... but maybe a 2 in certain schemes. Good ball skills (check his Senior Bowl game pick) 18 reps, good 3 cone ... but a 4.54 40 hurts him scheme wise.

Christian Roland-Wallace USC 698 77.3 I feel like he drilled smoothly but didn't do numbers testing ... That usually means someone's a safety.

Cooper DeJean Iowa 705 77.4 DNP injured. He's not going anywhere in my rankings, he'll be around CB4 depending on McKinstry's tests.

D.J. James Auburn 691 83.9 Had the unfortunate role of being the guy that got burned on that 4th and 18 last second TD by Bama. But he ran a 4.42 at 6-0 175 with a notable 1.50 split. I feel like he's a 4th or 5th rounder in this class.

Daequan Hardy Penn State 419 65.9 So for me, Hardy and Sainrstil are slot safeties. Not because I don't like them as CBs, but because their ball skills and attacking attitudes make me want them in the middle of the field. I did not expect Hardy to jump out of the gym (42.5 vert) with a 4.38 .... he's short and on the smaller side 5-8 180 ... but think Lamarcus Joyner. No idea where he goes, but he's in my top 64 borderline group.

Deantre Prince Mississippi 806 76.2 6-0 180 with a 1.47 split ... His speed will get him drafted but his tape is only average.

Decamerion Richardson Mississippi State 781 86.4 So, he tested really well ... I will have to check my notes on him because I expect more production. He's 6-2 188 and also had a 10-8 broad to go with that 4.34 40. Also, I'm noting he has a high PFF grade to go with it. So I could just have missed him.

Dwight McGlothern Arkansas 382 91.3 Followed him from LSU to Arkansas, where I thought he played well but not great. 4.47 at 6-2 185 is about what I expected, burst numbers are a little low. He could slide to the 5th?

Elijah Jones Boston College 524 86.9 Liked his tape the last couple years. BC players are disciplined. The 4.44 at 6-2 185 is better than I expected and the 42 vert and almost 11 foot broad are impossible to ignore. Also had a spit imbalance at 1.54 and 4.44 implies more long speed or a bad get off. Borderline top 64 for me ... but could slide to the 4th because that group in the 50-100 range is realllllllly tight.

Ennis Rakestraw Jr. Missouri 465 81.6 So ... I know most have liked him better than the rest of the secondary there, but I liked Carlies and Abrams Draine both better. A 4.51 40 likely drops him a round ... dunno if I'd be in the market at 52 ... 83 I'd consider him.

Isaiah Johnson Syracuse 786 80.5 Explosive kid that ran himself into being a safety. 4.64 is not a CB. 10-9 broad is good though, and he's 6-3 205. Likely take a year to cross over so he can play special teams and learn.

Jarrian Jones Florida State 453 90.1 Transfer that I wasn't super familiar with ... the PFF grade gets my attention. So does the 4.38 at 6-0 190. The middle rounds are going top be a good spot for this position.

Jarvis Brownlee Jr. Louisville 538 77.9 Drills only ... he's really smooth and I like his game ... Timed speed matters at this position so I don't know where to put him yet.

Johnny Dixon Penn State 497 66.0 DNP. He has flashes but he's a CB2 at best and likely a mid rounder.

Josh Newton TCU 802 76.9 Not super fast (4.51) but great 3 cone and short shuttle (7.0, 4.0) so he's likely on our radar ... had better tape last year but everyone did as TCU went to the big dance.

Josh Wallace Michigan 616 86.5 So, first here I check the PFF grade, because he was lined up across from the best CB in the country in Will Johnson. 5-11 185 but playing on the best defense in the country. No 40. Smooth in drills, but I can't see him as a CB2.

Kalen King Penn State 481 60.3 Moving to safety.

Kamal Hadden Tennessee 311 85.7 Drills only, looked smooth but didn't separate. His tape is decent.

Kamari Lassiter Georgia 706 85.4 Wanted to see him. almost 6 foot and 186. No 40 ... I think he's a 4.48-4.52 guy ... but again, he aced our focus, 3 cone and short shuttle. Best in show at 3 cone at 6.62. 4.01 short shuttle. So he's got great feet. Im eyeballing him in round 2.

Khyree Jackson Oregon 520 80.5 His split and burst (11 broad) are great, long speed not so much, but he's got size and length ... 6-3 200. How's his technique? His tape is pretty good, and he didn't look that stiff for a tall man.

Kool-Aid McKinstry Alabama 848 88.8 DNP ... foot fracture. His pro day likely won't matter much. His question mark is foot speed and he won't be at full strength yet. How far could he fall?

Kris Abrams-Draine Missouri 813 85.8 4.44 ... not super bursty but I've liked his game all year. CB2 type mid round player IMO. Glad he ran well, backed up what I saw.

M.J. Devonshire Pittsburgh 662 61.9 Not graded well by PFF, but I like Pitt CBs. So I'll have him in the 4th round area. 38.5 vert 4.45 40 ... 7.12 3 cone. Feisty kid.

Marcellas Dial South Carolina 853 79.2 Tested better than I thought ... active player ... slid in drills. Really this draft is full of CB2s.

Max Melton Rutgers 622 73.1 Thought he might test like that. 4.39 and an 11-4 broad. So does this put him close to the first round? I was hoping to have a shot at 52.

Mike Sainristil Michigan 684 81.4 Again, one of my favorite players, but I like him as a slot safety. Best hands in class. Makes big plays at big times. 6.99 3 cone ... 4.0 shuttle ... 40 vert. Really, when you're looking at Hardy and this kid, Buddha Baker is who we're seeing.

Myles Harden South Dakota 775 75.9 Glad he got the call up, he showed really well. I don't think he goes before the 5th but he has a high ceiling with his change of direction (best in show short shuttle at 3.98). His burst #s weren't great so I question his facilities at a small school ...

Nate Wiggins Clemson 494 82.5 Best 40 in class. I don't think he's a top 20 player, closer to borderline 1st round talent... I'm not a fan of fellas with slight frames, though. 6-1 172. There was a split discrepency as well, 1.59 means 4.5 at least, so he is accelerating 30 yards downfield ... so if you want recovery speed, he's your top dog. I want him better on intermediate routes.

Nehemiah Pritchett Auburn 471 71.0 Well, he's fast ... but what I saw on tape matched his PFF grade. I think he's a CB4.

Quinyon Mitchell Toledo 781 91.5 With his numbers and drilling after an impeccable senior bowl, he's best in class and top 10.

Renardo Green Florida State 651 83.3 Now, this guy I know (referring to Jarrion Jones) ... smooth track record and tape, likely a CB2 after a redshirt. 4.49 40 and 10-10 broad. Can tackle. Another guy that could slide and be great value.

Ro Torrence Arizona State 639 73.1 Looked smooth in drills, no testing #s, and again I thnk that's because he's likely slow and would be forced to safety.

Ryan Cooper Jr. Oregon State 580 67.2 See Above.

Ryan Watts Texas 422 64.2 This is a big dude. 4.53 is fine. He's scheme dependent because of the 4.53 but I thought he tested ands drilled really well and smooth.

T.J. Tampa Iowa State 747 75.8 DNP ... injured? He's tall, long, and has good tape ... thought he might creep into the first round convo.

Tarheeb Still Maryland 574 69.8 I like MD DBs. He's likely a CB 2 ... and playing CB in the Big Ten is not easy. Burst numbers decent not great, thought he'd test faster but his split is slow. Might be off our radar (or just lower) as a result. Likely late rounder now. So few things separate these guys.

Terrion Arnold Alabama 840 88.4 His timed speed made moving Mitchell ahead of him easier. He has great feet and is crazy smooth and sticky in coverage. His split is solid 1.54 so it's more an issue with long speed. 37 vert is solid. I'd consider him at 19.

Willie Drew Virginia State 70 73.2 6-0 190 ... 4.46 40 with a 1.49 split. You're gonna have to coach him up but that's a solid project. He drilled okay, not great.



As a note, I watch every drill for hip fluidity and balance, but I don't describe each of those.


Questions and comments welcome ...

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