Grade
?4.59 SEC
Top Performer12 REPS
Top Performer35.5 INCH
Top Performer118.0 INCH
Top Performer6.92 SEC
Top Performer4.15 SEC
Top Performer11.31 SEC
Top Performer
- 6'0" Height
- 31 1/8" Arm Length
- 190LBS. Weight
- 9" Hands
Overview
Rutland has the size you're looking for plus enough athleticism to make it in the league as a backup corner who can contribute on special teams coverage units. Shows pretty good overall instincts in coverage and can jump some routes but will stray away from his responsibilities in zone coverage at times. Does a good job shadowing short routes with good lateral quickness and short-area speed but loses some when asked to flip his hips and chase vertically. Has solid hands and ball skills. Is willing to help out in run support but needs to be more physical and get off blocks. Rutland's a late Day 3 prospect.
Analysis
Weaknesses
Has a tendency to roam out of position in zone coverage. Not very effective when in press-man coverage. Displays some hip-stiffness when turning to run and recover. Can be boxed out by physical receivers in jump ball situations. At times, gets engulfed by blockers in run support.
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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. |
