Grade
?- 5'11" Height
- 33" Arm Length
- 211LBS. Weight
- 9 3/8" Hands
Overview
Polk was a productive, four-year starter for the Hoosiers. He started at wide receiver as a redshirt freshman, then moved over to the defensive side of the ball. He has average height with good bulk for the safety position. He is a good athlete but doesn't possess great quickness or burst to close. He does have good ball skills and shows soft hands to catch away from his body. He is a solid run-support defender, taking good angles to leverage the ball, but he isn't always a sure tackler in space. He is a student of the game but doesn't appear to have natural instincts in his route-progression reads. Polk has some redeeming qualities to build on but will need time in the league to refine his technique and reactions before contributing in the secondary.
Analysis
Weaknesses
Inconsistent open-field tackling, average height.
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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. |
