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Jonathan Cyprien in 1st Round
Before the Senior Bowl, I hadn’t evaluated this safety from Florida International nearly enough to give him a firm grade. Now, after seeing him in all-star practices, reviewing multiple games from his career, and doing background work on him, Jonathan Cyprien ended as a Top 10 player on our Big Board.
Cyprien possesses elite range in a free safety role, closing quickly as the quarterback changes reads and attacking the receiver with ideal timing and closing speed to finish as a tackler/dislodger of the football. And in run support, he’s able to close on the outside and finish plays in the short area. His upside could be in a Brian Dawkins type level in the NFL along with versatility to play both strong and free safety in the NFL, and is well-worth a Top 20 pick.
Quinton Patton in Mid-Late 1st Round
Cordarelle Patterson, Justin Hunter, and Tavon Austin certainly have the upside to be among the best playmakers in the NFL. Their size, speed, and big play ability are what each NFL team would love to have in their offense. Quinton Patton doesn’t have that same upside.
However, he does possess the most crisp and decisive routes in this draft. He does possess the best extension away from his body and the ability to separate late from his defensive back in mid-range routes. He does have a high football IQ in terms of option routes, hot reads, and the ability to set up a defensive back. Patton has the potential to be Greg Jennings-plus, which is well-worth a 1st round selection.
Terron Armstead in 2nd Round
A left tackle in college, Armstead’s remarkable upside and foot quickness was on display at the 2013 NFL Combine after a blazing forty yard dash time. But on film, he’s more than just a “fast” offensive lineman.
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Before the Senior Bowl, I hadn’t evaluated this safety from Florida International nearly enough to give him a firm grade. Now, after seeing him in all-star practices, reviewing multiple games from his career, and doing background work on him, Jonathan Cyprien ended as a Top 10 player on our Big Board.
Cyprien possesses elite range in a free safety role, closing quickly as the quarterback changes reads and attacking the receiver with ideal timing and closing speed to finish as a tackler/dislodger of the football. And in run support, he’s able to close on the outside and finish plays in the short area. His upside could be in a Brian Dawkins type level in the NFL along with versatility to play both strong and free safety in the NFL, and is well-worth a Top 20 pick.
Quinton Patton in Mid-Late 1st Round
Cordarelle Patterson, Justin Hunter, and Tavon Austin certainly have the upside to be among the best playmakers in the NFL. Their size, speed, and big play ability are what each NFL team would love to have in their offense. Quinton Patton doesn’t have that same upside.
However, he does possess the most crisp and decisive routes in this draft. He does possess the best extension away from his body and the ability to separate late from his defensive back in mid-range routes. He does have a high football IQ in terms of option routes, hot reads, and the ability to set up a defensive back. Patton has the potential to be Greg Jennings-plus, which is well-worth a 1st round selection.
Terron Armstead in 2nd Round
A left tackle in college, Armstead’s remarkable upside and foot quickness was on display at the 2013 NFL Combine after a blazing forty yard dash time. But on film, he’s more than just a “fast” offensive lineman.
http://www.optimumscouting.com/scou...ft.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter