as Zurlien points out, his weakness is staying in phase, but if you study the highlight, its because he's what I call too nosey in man coverage, he peaks in the backfield too much, which takes him out of phase. other than that hes fine.
By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Draft Projection
Round 2
NFL Comparison
Aqib Talib
Overview
Talented prospect with rare combination of size, strength and ball skills. As a former receiver, Diggs has an instinctive feel for his opponent's plans and uses his size and athleticism to disrupt the blueprint when possible. The foot agility and short-area burst are good for his size and helped keep completion totals low. He's inconsistent staying in phase with downfield routes and long speed is his kryptonite, causing grabbing and holding when panic sets in. He's a future starting press-man corner with the hands and ball tracking to take it away and should benefit from more help over the top as a pro. Future consideration at free safety is possible considering his size and skill set.
Strengths
- Elite height, weight and length
- Size and strength for unique matchup potential against big targets
- Receivers catch quick jabs or heavy jams from press
- Fluid and athletic to open and match the route
- Above-average foot agility for a big cornerback underneath
- Eyes recognize route-jumping opportunities
- Little wasted motion to plant, drive and close
- Wide receiver's instincts and catch talent
- Used ball skills to make baller interceptions this season
- Length to become a human shield on 50/50 throws
- Opportunistic with scoop and score and pick-six in 2019
- Returned punts and kicks with reasonable success
Weaknesses
- Upright heel-clicker mirroring release
- Playmaking mentality can work against him
- Reacts before properly surveying the situation
- Loses discipline guarding combo routes
- Struggles to stay in phase with double moves
- Long speed is a concern with certain matchups
- Jersey-tugger when chasing to recover
- Picked on by LSU and Ja'Marr Chase
- Had trouble maintaining positioning while tracking deep throws
- Needs better attention to positioning as open-field tackler