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Grade
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  • 4.52 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 21 REPS
    Top Performer
  • 34.5 INCH
    Top Performer
  • 116.0 INCH
    Top Performer
  • 7.36 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 4.18 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 6'0" Height
  • 212LBS. Weight

Overview

Greene was a first-team All-Big East pick in 2008 after twice earning second-team All-Big East notice and also Freshman All-American honors. He's been exceptionally durable, starting 51 straight games during his career. A tackling machine, Greene eclipsed 100 stops twice in his first three years as a starter at both the free and strong safety spots. His production dropped a bit this season (87 tackles, one for loss, two INTs), but his blend of size and speed could be enough to make him a top-75 pick.

Analysis

Strengths

Positives: Versatile, has started at free and strong safety. Nice height and solid upper and lower body. ... Closes quickly on run plays from the deep secondary. ... Greets receivers rudely across the middle. ... Aware of down and distance and works hard to prevent long third-down conversions. ... Reads the quarterback's eyes and closes on the ball quickly. ... Can be effective on the blitz, timing his move well, but is not sent in very often. ... Durable leader, plays through injuries. Negatives: Tends to hit more than tackle, and will drop his head too often in the open field. ... Stays high in his backpedal and footwork is choppy. ... Must work on man coverage technique and improve reaction as receivers chew up his cushion. ... Discipline is an issue, as Greene gets sucked in by play-action and at times fails to get deep. ... Runners freeze him in the open field. ... Does not have great lateral movement, and is best being a hammer when the play is in front of him. ... Needs to prove he can play the ball in the air against taller receivers.
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Grade Title Draft (Round) Description
96-100 Future Hall of Famer Top Pick A once-in-a-generation type prospect who could change how his position is played
85-95 Immediate Starter 1st An impact player with the ability/intangibles to become a Pro Bowl player. Expect to start immediately except in a unique situation (i.e. behind a veteran starter).
70-84 Eventual Starter 2nd-3rd A quality player who will contribute to the team early on and is expected to develop into a starter. A reliable player who brings value to the position.
50-69 Draftable Player 4th-7th A prospect with the ability to make team as a backup/role player. Needs to be a special teams contributor at applicable positions. Players in the high range of this category might have long-term potential.
20-49 Free Agent UDFA A player with solid measurables, intangibles, college achievements, or a developing skill that warrants an opportunity in an NFL camp. In the right situation, he could earn a place on a 53-man roster, but most likely will be a practice squad player or a camp body.
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