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Photo of Paul Cornick
Grade
52.7 ?
  • 25 REPS
    Top Performer
  • 6'5" Height
  • 35" Arm Length
  • 310LBS. Weight
  • 10 1/4" Hands

Overview

Cornick will be an intriguing late-round prospect for teams looking to bolster their offensive line. He was a 2 1/2-year starter at North Dakota State where he played offensive tackle, but his size and positional versatility to move inside to guard give him added value as a backup player.

Analysis

Strengths

Cornick is a very good run blocker who, despite his size, is flexible in his stance and has consistently shown the ability to out-leverage his man at the point of attack. He is a competitive blocker and finishes downfield on every run play. He is technically sound with his hands, and once a man is engaged he is rarely released until the whistle. He is a decent athlete who relies more on his preparation, savvy and game day tenacity as a blocker, all the more reason why he should thrive if moved to the inside of the line. His footwork as an edge blocker lends well to his projectability to guard in terms of pulling and working up field to block linebackers.

Weaknesses

Cornick does not seem capable of playing outside as a tackle in the NFL at this point in his career. In pass protection, he sits very tall, and although he hasn't had anchor issues, it's likely he could get blown back by bigger defensive ends when using this technique. Paul is limited athletically and will have to make an impression through strength and competitiveness; his ability to adapt to the speed of the pro game will be the driving force behind his development and transition from North Dakota State.
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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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