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  • 39.5 INCH
    Top Performer
  • 5'11" Height
  • 31" Arm Length
  • 205LBS. Weight
  • 9 3/4" Hands

Overview

Stuckey is a short well built player with good athleticism. He was the Jayhawks’s most productive defender in 2009 racking up 93 tackles from the safety position. Stuckey has good quickness, agility and balance but does have great pure speed. He is best in combination zone coverage’s and leverages the ball well from off the hash. He is quick to fill the alley versus the run. Good instincts but average ball skills with the ball in the air. Stuckey is a good overall football player that is likely to contribute as a backup in the secondary and on special teams.

Analysis

Strengths

Stuckey is a good combination of strength and athleticism for the safety position. Displays good range in zone coverage and coming up against the run. Has been productive in his career, especially as a senior. Is an instinctive, tough competitor who isn’t afraid to stick his nose in on run support. Was durable during his time in college.

Weaknesses

Stuckey lacks ideal height for the position. Can struggle defending against taller receivers due to his height and average ball skills. Only possesses average catch up speed and can be beaten deep over the top.
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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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