The Post’s Ryan Dunleavy offers his prime 10 cornerbacks in this year’s NFL draft, dependent on evaluations and discussions with men and women about the league:
1. Ahmad Gardner, Cincinnati, 6-3, 200 lbs
Constructed bodily (long arms) and mentally (supreme self-confidence) to play push-person protection, as he did for 851 career snaps. Permitted 13 catches for 117 yards past season and did not surrender a touchdown in 33 job games.
2. Derek Stingley Jr., LSU, 6-, 195 lbs .
May well have been a prime-five select in 2020 if suitable right after 21 passes defended and six interceptions as a accurate freshman, when exercise battles with Ja’Marr Chase ended up legendary. Lessen-physique accidents past two seasons elevated issue.
3. Andrew Booth, Clemson, 6-, 200 pounds
Down year for a defense acknowledged for manufacturing to start with-spherical talents, but good yr for Booth. Tracks downfield throws and only fully commited a single go-interference penalty in a few years. Guilty of in excess of-pursuit and making it possible for yards immediately after capture.
4. Trent McDuffie, Washington, 5-11, 195 lbs .
Just one of stickiest protect corners out there simply because he understands route-running, and his eyes and toes converse. Dimension is a concern. Will he be outmuscled by leading professional receivers? Only two job interceptions.
5. Kaiir Elam, Florida, 6-2, 196 lbs
Coming off minimum productive of his three seasons. Physicality is good for push-person protection but also demonstrates up when he drops his shoulder on functioning backs or sheds blocks to challenge bubble screens. Son of a former NFL player.
6. Kyler Gordon, Washington, 6-, 200 lbs .
Other fifty percent of arguably nation’s greatest cornerback tandem. 1-calendar year starter who did not sulk immediately after losing a levels of competition to McDuffie previously in job. Explosive athlete who can just take chances and fall again on his speed to near gaps.
7. Roger McCreary, Auburn, 5-11, 189 lbs
Traditional case of progress over time into SEC’s leader with 16 passes defended in 2021. Susceptible to flags due to the fact he is handsy and psychological. Versatility to line up inside of is a reward.
8. Coby Bryant, Cincinnati, 6-1, 191 lbs .
Named soon after late legendary NBA star. Four-year starter went to subsequent level participating in reverse Gardner, with 25 passes defended and 7 interceptions in 2020-21. Uses fingers to disrupt receivers at the snap.
9. Marcus Jones, Houston, 5-8, 185 kilos
10 career interceptions, such as four in his two pre-transfer years at Troy. Previous receiver is aware what to do with ball in his hands, which includes nine occupation return touchdowns (6 kickoffs, a few punts). Undersized to participate in on outdoors.
10. Cam Taylor-Britt, Nebraska, 5-11, 200 lbs .
Led crew in passes defended or interceptions in 3 straight several years, and blocked a discipline objective on distinctive teams in 2021. Performed some protection in 2021. Doesn’t shy away from jogging backs free on the edge.
Late riser
Tariq Woolen, UT-San Antonio, 6-4, 205 lbs .: Dimension and velocity blend. Quickest play velocity (22.45 miles for every hour) of any participant in Senior Bowl’s heritage recording moments. Followed up with 4.26-next 40-property sprint (and 42-inch vertical jump) at blend. Previous broad receiver wants complex enhancement.
Falling rapid
Bryant: All he does is deliver. Named top rated cornerback on Countrywide Team at Senior Bowl in vote by receivers. Jim Thorpe Award winner (nation’s best defensive back) hardly ever slips earlier 2nd spherical. But is he toolsy more than enough athletically?
Compact-school ponder
Zyon McCollum, Sam Houston Condition, 6-2, 202 kilos: Nose for the ball turned up 13 interceptions and 6 compelled fumbles in 56 (!) career video games. Possesses dimension, athleticism and array to play push-gentleman coverage but his regular pace may well bump him to safety.
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