Man Coverage Cornerbacks in the draft?

[Nors]

Last Draft I was gaga on Darelle Revis and Willis and both went much higher than guru's thought.

This player will go far higher than Joe Fan gets, he may be in shadow of first rounder opposite him but a legit second to third round corner when dust settles.

Originally Posted by Dayton_Cowboy

Who are they? I think Mike Jenkins was one, but who was the other?

Trae Williams, CB, South Florida

Name: Trae Williams
College: South Florida Number: 21
Height: 5-10 Weight: 193
Position: CB Pos2:
Class/Draft Year: rSr/2008
40 Time: 4.40 40 Low: 4.34 40 High: 4.47
Projected Round: 4-5 Stock:
Rated number 16 out of 236 CB's 132 / 2555 TOTAL

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Weight: 193
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Overview


With opposing offenses electing to throw away from Mike Jenkins, Williams has developed into a potential first-day selection himself.

An athletic corner blessed with both pure speed and big-play ability, Williams took advantage of quarterbacks challenging him to record a team-record seven interceptions in 2006, earning First Team Big-East accolades.

A veteran of 32 starts entering his senior season, Williams has the experience scouts like, as well as the athleticism to improve. He's often used in man coverage at USF, but shows the instincts and break on the ball to be effective in zone as well. Scouts are still looking for more consistency from Williams, but he could take advantage of senior all-star games to distance himself from his more recognized teammate.

A strong showing during the all-star banquet could ultimately result in a top 50 selection for Williams.





Analysis


Positives: Classic build for the position. ... Rare straight-line speed. ... Smooth hip-turn and change of direction. ... Smooth acceleration and has a second gear when the ball is in flight. ... Good hands for the interception. ... Reads the action well. ... Reads the quarterback well and can break on the ball. ... Reliable open-field tackler. ... Durable.

Negatives: Operates behind a highly aggressive pass rush and has taken advantage of some pressured throws to pad his interception totals. ... Not an overly elusive runner with the ball in his hands. ... Lacks vision and has struggled to generate yards after the interception. ... Drag-down tackler with limited explosiveness in his hitting. ... Only marginal ability to track the ball over his shoulder. ... Mistimes his leaps and too often loses out in battles for the ball. ... Struggles some against bigger, physical receivers.

[AmishCowboy]

Originally Posted by Nors

Last Draft I was gaga on Darelle Revis and Willis and both went much higher than guru's thought.

This player will go far higher than Joe Fan gets, he may be in shadow of first rounder opposite him but a legit second to third round corner when dust settles.




Trae Williams, CB, South Florida

Name: Trae Williams
College: South Florida Number: 21
Height: 5-10 Weight: 193
Position: CB Pos2:
Class/Draft Year: rSr/2008
40 Time: 4.40 40 Low: 4.34 40 High: 4.47
Projected Round: 4-5 Stock:
Rated number 16 out of 236 CB's 132 / 2555 TOTAL

Combine Results Pro Day Results
Combine Invite:
Height: 5101
Weight: 193
40 Yrd Dash:
20 Yrd Dash:
10 Yrd Dash:
Wonderlic:
225 Lb. Bench Reps:
Vertical Jump:
Broad Jump:
20 Yrd Shuttle:
[View Full Quote]3-Cone Drill:
Overview


With opposing offenses electing to throw away from Mike Jenkins, Williams has developed into a potential first-day selection himself.

An athletic corner blessed with both pure speed and big-play ability, Williams took advantage of quarterbacks challenging him to record a team-record seven interceptions in 2006, earning First Team Big-East accolades.

A veteran of 32 starts entering his senior season, Williams has the experience scouts like, as well as the athleticism to improve. He's often used in man coverage at USF, but shows the instincts and break on the ball to be effective in zone as well. Scouts are still looking for more consistency from Williams, but he could take advantage of senior all-star games to distance himself from his more recognized teammate.

A strong showing during the all-star banquet could ultimately result in a top 50 selection for Williams.





Analysis


Positives: Classic build for the position. ... Rare straight-line speed. ... Smooth hip-turn and change of direction. ... Smooth acceleration and has a second gear when the ball is in flight. ... Good hands for the interception. ... Reads the action well. ... Reads the quarterback well and can break on the ball. ... Reliable open-field tackler. ... Durable.

Negatives: Operates behind a highly aggressive pass rush and has taken advantage of some pressured throws to pad his interception totals. ... Not an overly elusive runner with the ball in his hands. ... Lacks vision and has struggled to generate yards after the interception. ... Drag-down tackler with limited explosiveness in his hitting. ... Only marginal ability to track the ball over his shoulder. ... Mistimes his leaps and too often loses out in battles for the ball. ... Struggles some against bigger, physical receivers.

Sounds like a second rounder.

[Goldenrichards83]

Originally Posted by Dayton_Cowboy

I would guess that Dallas wouldn't go with two cornerbacks in round one, though stranger things have happened. So perhaps I should have specified a bit on what grounds I was thinking. Are there any "hidden gems" that are projected in the middle rounds that are more suited for man coverage? The list that I've seen above are indeed great candidates for one of the first round or second round picks. I would have loved to have seen Malcolm Jenkins come out(even if he'd have been long gone at 22) but that might perhaps be the Buckeye homer speaking. If nothing else the corners out of OSU have been serviceable at the least.

There are a few guys:
Jack Ikegwuonu Height: 6-1 | Weight: 193 | 40-Time: 4.50:
Ikegwuonu has good size (6 feet 1, 202 pounds) and has been timed by school officials in the 4.4s for the 40-yard dash. League talent evaluators do not yet have an accurate time on him and two scouts reached Monday evening acknowledged they are curious to see just how fast he runs in pre-draft workouts.
The Madison, Wis., native, scouts said, possesses solid cover instincts. The two scouts noted that Ikegwuonu seemed to raise the level of his game against the conference's top receivers.
How teams project him in the draft could be affected by the belief in some quarters that cornerback will not be a deep position in the 2008 lottery.
Because he has not been officially cleared for the draft, league scouts are precluded from discussing Ikegwuonu with the media.
In 39 appearances, 29 as a starter, Ikegwuonu totaled 91 tackles, 5½ tackles for losses, six interceptions, 35 passes defensed, one forced fumble and one recovery. Ikegwuonu had 16 pass breakups in 2007.


Patrick Lee Height: 6-0 | Weight: 201 | 40-Time: 4.45:
Strengths:
A great natural athlete...Very good size and bulk...Excellent timed speed...Tough and strong...Plays a physical brand of football...Terrific special teamer...Good ball skills...Has fluid hips to turn and run vertically...Hasn't maxed out his potential yet.

Weaknesses:
Limited starting experience...Hands are questionable...Has not played a ton of off coverage...A little inconsistent...Wasn't overly productive...May have some trouble mastering the complexities of a pro defense early on...Has minor durability issues.

Notes:
Didn't start until his senior year but made the most of the opportunity...Dealt with a nagging knee injury as a junior...A fast rising prospect with all the physical tools that you look for...Will also be an extremely valuable asset on special teams...May emerge as one of the top seniors available at his position...An intriguing prospect.

Charles Godfrey Height: 6-1 | Weight: 208 | 40-Time: 4.40
Strengths:
Has excellent size with a solid frame and long arms...Outstanding timed speed...A fantastic athlete...Real quick with a burst to close...Very good ball skills...Is strong and tough...Physical and aggressive...A reliable tackler...Will deliver the big hit...Is versatile with experience at two positions...Still improving and has a huge upside.

Weaknesses:
Extremely raw and still learning the position...Has to work on his technique when it comes to footwork and positioning...Marginal instincts and awareness...Doesn't play as fast as he times...Inconsistent and gives up too many big plays...He relies too heavily on his natural talent...Risky and might be a bit of a "Workout Warrior".

Notes:
Older brother El Roberson played quarterback at Kansas State...He played safety early in his college career and only moved to corner in '06...Finally started to fulfill his potential as a senior...Will test through the roof and it'll be easy to fall in love with his measurables but he is still somewhat of a developmental guy...He'll likely be chosen relatively early based more on potential than actual college production


Brandon Flowers Height: 5-10 | Weight: 200 | 40-Time: 4.50
In the past two seasons, Flowers has amassed 137 tackles, 15.5 for loss, eight interceptions and 27 passes broken up.