Jahi Word-Daniels
CB Georgia Tech
Grade
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24 REPS
Top Performer
35.5 INCH
Top Performer
122.0 INCH
Top Performer
- 6'0" Height
- 197LBS. Weight
Overview
A tough cornerback with good size, Word-Daniels' stock fell during his senior season because he missed half the season with a pulled hamstring. His 24 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and one interception in seven games was the level of productivity he had hoped for coming into the season. Word-Daniels originally came on as a sophomore, intercepting two passes and breaking up 13 others as a starter for half of the season. As a junior, he made 56 tackles and broke up eight passes in Tech's aggressive defense. He must work out well and stay healthy throughout the postseason draft process to regain his lofty status among scouts.
Analysis
Strengths
Positives: Good height, strong build and long arms for the position. ... Relatively smooth flipping his hips for his height. ... Opens his hips to run with quicker receivers down the sideline. ... Uses his length to knock away passes in his area. ... Supports the run and attacks screens on the outside, closing quickly to cut down the ballcarrier.
Negatives: His tackling has been suspect in the past, although he has the size and reach to be effective. ... Typically a cut tackler but will duck his head instead of seeing what he hits. ... Could be dominant as a press cornerback but gives inconsistent effort at the line, whether jamming receivers or as the gunner on special teams. ... Typically plays off to keep the throw in front of him in Tech's defense. ... Stays high and is slow in his pedal. ... Inconsistent hands for the interception. ... Does not defeat blocks of wide receivers often enough, even against smaller players.
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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. |