....getting some love from The Athletic.
*Indicates draft-eligible underclassman who has yet to declare
Cornerbacks
1. *Jeffrey Okudah, Ohio State (6-1, 200, 4.45)
2. Trevon Diggs, Alabama (6-2, 202, 4.42)
3. *Shaun Wade, Ohio State (6-0, 195, 4.47)
4. Kristian Fulton, LSU (6-0, 194, 4.46)
5. CJ Henderson, Florida (6-1, 196, 4.43)
6. Damon Arnette, Ohio State (6-0, 197, 4.49)
While he was dead set on entering the NFL Draft last year, Arnette had a last-minute change of heart and made important improvements as a senior that has his NFL draft stock pointing north. Although his aggressive nature downfield will get him in trouble, he has cut down on the panic plays and offers the loose hips and foot quickness to stay hip-to-hip in man coverage. Arnette is also one of the better run defending defensive backs I have scouted this season.
7. *A.J. Terrell, Clemson (6-1, 192, 4.49)
8. *Jaylon Johnson, Utah (5-10, 194, 4.45)
9. Jeff Gladney, TCU (5-10, 183, 4.43)
10. Cameron Dantzler, Mississippi State (6-2, 183, 4.48))
Safeties
1. *Grant Delpit, LSU (6-2, 206, 4.56)
2. *Xavier McKinney, Alabama (6-1, 204, 4.60)
3. Ashtyn Davis, California (6-1, 201, 4.44)
4. Kyle Dugger, Lenoir-Rhyne (6-1, 218, 4.45)
Coming from Division II, Dugger’s evaluation will hinge on his Senior Bowl performance against better competition. But area scouts have been raving about his talent over the last two years. With near-linebacker size, Dugger has verified 4.45 speed to close downhill in the run game or flip his hips and cover downfield. It is tough to get too excited about this year’s safety class, but maybe Dugger can help change that narrative.
5. Terrell Burgess, Utah (6-0, 194, 4.50)
6. *Antoine Winfield Jr., Minnesota (5-10, 207, 4.58)
7. Brandon Jones, Texas (5-11, 202, 4.45)
8. *Hamsah Nasirildeen, Florida State (6-3, 216, 4.58)
9. K’Von Wallace, Clemson (5-11, 205, 4.61)
10. Brian Cole, Mississippi State (6-2, 209, 4.54)
*Indicates draft-eligible underclassman who has yet to declare
Cornerbacks
1. *Jeffrey Okudah, Ohio State (6-1, 200, 4.45)
2. Trevon Diggs, Alabama (6-2, 202, 4.42)
3. *Shaun Wade, Ohio State (6-0, 195, 4.47)
4. Kristian Fulton, LSU (6-0, 194, 4.46)
5. CJ Henderson, Florida (6-1, 196, 4.43)
6. Damon Arnette, Ohio State (6-0, 197, 4.49)
While he was dead set on entering the NFL Draft last year, Arnette had a last-minute change of heart and made important improvements as a senior that has his NFL draft stock pointing north. Although his aggressive nature downfield will get him in trouble, he has cut down on the panic plays and offers the loose hips and foot quickness to stay hip-to-hip in man coverage. Arnette is also one of the better run defending defensive backs I have scouted this season.
7. *A.J. Terrell, Clemson (6-1, 192, 4.49)
8. *Jaylon Johnson, Utah (5-10, 194, 4.45)
9. Jeff Gladney, TCU (5-10, 183, 4.43)
10. Cameron Dantzler, Mississippi State (6-2, 183, 4.48))
Safeties
1. *Grant Delpit, LSU (6-2, 206, 4.56)
2. *Xavier McKinney, Alabama (6-1, 204, 4.60)
3. Ashtyn Davis, California (6-1, 201, 4.44)
4. Kyle Dugger, Lenoir-Rhyne (6-1, 218, 4.45)
Coming from Division II, Dugger’s evaluation will hinge on his Senior Bowl performance against better competition. But area scouts have been raving about his talent over the last two years. With near-linebacker size, Dugger has verified 4.45 speed to close downhill in the run game or flip his hips and cover downfield. It is tough to get too excited about this year’s safety class, but maybe Dugger can help change that narrative.
5. Terrell Burgess, Utah (6-0, 194, 4.50)
6. *Antoine Winfield Jr., Minnesota (5-10, 207, 4.58)
7. Brandon Jones, Texas (5-11, 202, 4.45)
8. *Hamsah Nasirildeen, Florida State (6-3, 216, 4.58)
9. K’Von Wallace, Clemson (5-11, 205, 4.61)
10. Brian Cole, Mississippi State (6-2, 209, 4.54)
