DRAFT TRACKER 2015
2015
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Atlanta Falcons
Round 2 • Pick 10
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Immensely talented cornerback who brings the entire triangle (height, weight, speed) with him. Still learning technique and how to sink his feet with his eyes, but the instincts and athleticism to make plays on the ball both short and deep are what set him apart. Collins is a work in progress, but his physical and play traits create a very high ceiling if he continues to learn to play the position.
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New Orleans Saints
Round 3 • Pick 14
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Cover cornerback with the talent to play on an island, and the swagger to regroup and forget when beaten. Williams can cover outside or from the slot, and has potential to come in and start right away for an aggressive man-cover defense. With consistency of effort, Williams could become the best cornerback to come out of this draft.
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Minnesota Vikings
Round 1 • Pick 11
PLAYER ANALYSIS
He's a bump-and-run cornerback with the length, deep speed and confidence to handle himself down the field against speed. Waynes plays too handsy for NFL officials and that could show up on Sundays due to his lack of great feet and suddenness. He needs technique work and could be inconsistent early on, but he has a very high floor.
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Houston Texans
Round 1 • Pick 16
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Johnson is a three-year starting cornerback who showed great improvement in man coverage from 2013
to 2014. While he lacks desired weight at the position, his cover skills, athleticism and competitiveness give him a shot to come in and start right away. Johnson can play gunner on special teams.
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Green Bay Packers
Round 2 • Pick 30
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Rare start-stop-start suddeness. His ability to change gears instantly gives him a chance to develop into a talented cover cornerback. With more work on technique and overall discipline, Rollins has the physical tools to become a very good NFL starter.
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Denver Broncos
Round 5 • Pick 28
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Doss is a thin but functionally strong cornerback with an overriding desire to compete for every ball thrown his way, which led to 33 passes defensed and 15 interceptions during his three-year stint at Tulane. He wasn't challenged very often in 2014 and his long speed will be revealed in his workouts, but his ball skills and ability to flip the field should gain him additional attention from general managers.
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Kansas City Chiefs
Round 1 • Pick 18
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Talented cover cornerback with size, ball skills and the confidence NFL teams are looking for, but lacks the necessary discipline and maturity on the field and in practice. Peters has raw talent, but is far from a polished cornerback, and that is without taking the character concerns into consideration.
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Buffalo Bills
Round 2 • Pick 18
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Cover corner with average size and outstanding speed. Has shown the instincts to play off coverage and the athleticism to play press. It is a bit of a concern that scouts and even opposing coaches have commented on Darby's toughness, but he doesn't have very many missed or broken tackles on his docket and his cover skills should be prioritized over his run support regardless. He clearly has starter's ability at the position.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Round 2 • Pick 24
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Golson has the twitch, ball skills and instincts to be an outstanding cornerback in the NFL. Despite playing so much zone in college, there is no reason to believe he can't transition to any coverage asked of him. He's well put-together, but his lack of height could force some teams to view him as a slot-only corner. Golson has Pro Bowl potential.
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Detroit Lions
Round 3 • Pick 16
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Physical cornerback who's at his best when he's able to see the play develop in front of him rather than having to lock down a target as a man-to-man cover corner. Carter's ability to tackle and play the ball in space should interest zone defenses, but a transition to safety might make sense if he can carry a bit more weight.
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Cleveland Browns
Round 6 • Pick 13
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Field corner in college who plays with a great deal of confidence and alertness, processing with above-average instincts. Looks for chances to jump telegraphed throws. Gaines has a thinner frame than desired and will have teams running at him to see if he'll come up and tackle. His cover skills underneath are near the top of this draft class, but he gave up a few open looks on deep balls and that could cause concern for NFL teams.
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Indianapolis Colts
Round 3 • Pick 1
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Smith possesses above average ball skills and instincts, but questions about his ability to keep up with vertical speed could push his draft stock down a little bit. Smith's cleanest fit might be in a Cover 2 scheme, but he has starting talent.
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Cleveland Browns
Round 7 • Pick 24
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Ekpre-Olomu's height and knee issue are likely to take him off the board as a first-round prospect for many defenses. However, what he lacks in measurables, he makes up for with production, natural ability and confidence. He might lack the size teams want from an outside cornerback, but he's more than capable of playing in the slot and playing press, off or zone effectively. Unfortunately for Ekpre-Olomu, the knee injury could hurt his draft stock.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'9"
- Weight
- 185 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Watch the tape and his intelligence and toughness immediately stand out. Riggs is a student of the game and displays a field awareness that secondary coaches will covet. The biggest issue for Riggs is that his size might cause some teams to marginalize him and he doesn't have much productivity to hang his hat on. Riggs seems like a perfect fit as a nickel cornerback who can help in run support and who can compete against receivers of all sizes and speeds.
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Los Angeles Chargers
Round 3 • Pick 19
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Productive, consistent four-year starter who plays with the aggressiveness and competitiveness that defensive coordinators will love. Mager has the twitch to close quickly on throws underneath and leaping ability to challenge jump balls. Teams question his ability to carry deep speed, which could impact his draft standing, but his talent and makeup give him a shot at becoming an NFL starter.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11"
- Weight
- 187 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Confident, ascending press-cover cornerback with the foot quickness and hips to match receivers off the line of scrimmage and in tight quarters. He's a willing tackler with decent recovery burst, but his questionable long speed and lack of premium size could turn him into a solid slot corner in the league.
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Philadelphia Eagles
Round 6 • Pick 15
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Borderline height to be an outside cornerback and could be looked at as a slot cornerback. His lack of physicality against the run will hurt him with some teams, but his ball skills and college production over the last two years will catch a lot of eyes and gives him a very good shot at making a roster his rookie season.
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Cincinnati Bengals
Round 4 • Pick 21
PLAYER ANALYSIS
While Shaw played boundary corner, slot corner and safety at USC, concerns over his athleticism and speed could limit him to zone-cornerback status as a pro. Shaw seems to go along for the ride while on field rather than operate with a voracious appetite to make plays. He's not physical enough to play in the box, so he will likely have to be a Cover-2 cornerback or free safety as a pro.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 1/2"
- Weight
- 202 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 77 3/4"
Production
62.63
Athleticism
51
Total Score
113.63
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Has the desired size, length and playmaking qualities to be a starting cornerback but his perceived lack of play speed and inconsistency in man coverage could cause teams to peg him as a zone corner, which might drop him by a round.
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Kansas City Chiefs
Round 3 • Pick 34
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Nelson is tailor-made for the Tampa-2 scheme. An aggressive, physical player in run support who can also limit yards after catch underneath, Nelson does his best work in off coverage. As long as he can keep everything in front of him, Nelson should be able to compete for a starting spot in the league.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10 1/2"
- Weight
- 182 lbs
- Arm
- 29 1/2"
- Hand
- 8 3/4"
- Wing
- 72 1/2"
Production
57.24
Athleticism
52.19
Total Score
109.43
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Improved by leaps and bounds from last year to this after becoming a full-time starter. Plays with competitive toughness and improving confidence in coverage. Hill has the athleticism and ball skills to be an NFL cornerback, but his slight frame is a substantial concern. Concerns surrounding his off-field character could hurt his draft stock.
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Miami Dolphins
Round 5 • Pick 9
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Undersized slot corner with instincts to anticipate and the twitch and ball skills to do something about it. Much more comfortable processing and attacking from an off position and loses effectiveness when forced to play with his back to the ball. His 19 passes defensed and 11 interceptions over his last 22 starts are indicative of his athleticism and talent to play on the next level but he could be scheme dependent.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10"
- Weight
- 185 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Cover corner who is lacking the play strength to handle NFL receivers on the outside and can be mismatched from the slot against physical players. Suspect run support will make playing in the slot tough as well.
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Dallas Cowboys
Round 1 • Pick 27
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Instinctive cornerback with good size and adequate speed. Has the ball skills and anticipation needed for the position. Jones' balance and overall athleticism could be a concern in man coverage and his season-ending shoulder injury will need to be examined. He would be an interesting free safety prospect with his instincts, but might lack the physicality for the position.
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New Orleans Saints
Round 5 • Pick 31
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Gangly cornerback with spindly legs but a willingness to play physically and with great energy and effort. Swann doesn't play tightly enough in coverage or make enough plays on the ball to be a starting cornerback and doesn't have the size to transition to safety full time, but he's versatile and highly competitive and has a legitimate shot to make a team.
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New England Patriots
Round 7 • Pick 30
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'
- Weight
- 193 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Has competed against outstanding talent during his time in the Big 12 and SEC. Based on tape, he's on the draft fringe. His desire to be the hero might severely hamper his draft stock, but his ability as a hitter and special-teams player should get Everett a look from a zone-based defense. If he can add bulk, safety might be his fallback position.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10 7/8"
- Weight
- 194 lbs
- Arm
- 31 3/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
- 75 3/8"
Production
70.59
Athleticism
57.62
Total Score
128.21
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Physical, ball-hawking cornerback who is at his best in bump and run coverage. Celiscar allowed just 35.7 percent of passes his way to be completed in 2014 and posted 33 passes defensed and seven interceptions over last two seasons. His ball skills are no fluke, but his lack of deep speed and fluidity could limit his draft standing and force him into a zone-based defense. It's hard to get a read on his open-field instincts, but it wouldn't surprise to see a team consider him at safety in the pros.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Round 4 • Pick 22
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Boundary corner with press responsibilities in college but might lack the necessary size to play outside and athleticism to star in a primarily man-based scheme in the pros. Grant plays the ball well and is smart, with a willingness to tackle. Could be headed to the slot with a more zone-based defense.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 3/4"
- Weight
- 191 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/2"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
- 77 1/8"
Production
51.08
Athleticism
63.60
Total Score
114.68
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Schemed dependent cornerback who is best-suited to a bump and run or cover-2 defense due to his length and disruptive nature off the line of scrimmage. Peters doesn't have great play strength and is a willing tackler more than an aggressive hitter, but he plays with desired competitiveness and hasn't allowed a touchdown pass against him over his last 58 targets spanning two years. If Peters can run an average forty yard dash and add some bulk to his frame, he has the potential to become a starter.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'
- Weight
- 179 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/4"
- Hand
- 8 5/8"
- Wing
- 74 7/8"
Production
68.35
Athleticism
51
Total Score
119.35
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Thin cornerback who can be a ballhawk when he's in position, but he might have issues sticking with NFL speed. Glenn loves to play and brings everything he's got on every snap. His instincts aren't great, but are serviceable. His ability to tackle with consistency and challenge receivers at the point of contact could earmark him for a spot with a Tampa-2 defense.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10 5/8"
- Weight
- 185 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 3/8"
- Wing
- 75 3/8"
Production
69.03
Athleticism
69.33
Total Score
138.36
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Plays with energy and confidence and is a good finisher in run support. Has desired instincts and awareness in coverage, but lacks athleticism to match up against quicker targets in man coverage. Could be tough to cut based on toughness and ability to play on special teams.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'9 1/8"
- Weight
- 183 lbs
- Arm
- 30 1/8"
- Hand
- 8 3/8"
- Wing
- 70 5/8"
Production
62.51
Athleticism
56.42
Total Score
118.93
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Cornerback with mismatched parts. Has temperament and play of an outside corner, but lacks size and deep speed. Has size of a slot corner but lacks foot quickness and twitch to consistently cover speed in space.
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DRAFTED BY
Detroit Lions
Round 6 • Pick 24
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Diggs has started 80 percent of his games during his four years at Texas. He's battle-tested against some of the most explosive wide receivers in the country and has developed into a mentally tough player. Diggs will have to be a slot cornerback and will need to keep his weight down in order to match up with the speed he will see from the slot. Diggs is a Day 3 (Rounds 4-7) draft candidate who can help himself by running well in pre-draft drills.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'
- Weight
- 185 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Angular cornerback with easy moving hips and feet to mirror and match off the line of scrimmage. He's not big enough to press and could get mismatched by size or rushing attacks if moved to the slot. Has the traits to make an NFL roster as a backup.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 190 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Long, angular cornerback with a willingness to tackle and an understanding of how to play the game, but his lack of functional speed could doom him at cornerback in the NFL. If he can fill out his thin frame with more muscle, he might have a shot at transitioning to safety, but his body type doesn't look ready for that move just yet.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10"
- Weight
- 200 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Competitive and aggressive sub-package corner with man-cover skills and a willingness to do what is necessary to stay on the field. His size likely puts a ceiling on his draft stock, but the tape should have teams giving him a draftable grade.
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Las Vegas Raiders
Round 7 • Pick 25
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Philadelphia Eagles
Round 6 • Pick 20
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Baltimore Ravens
Round 4 • Pick 37
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'
- Weight
- 190 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
He's a man-cover cornerback with willingness to tackle and below-average instincts and awareness. Riley lacks the twitch to recover when beaten and his instincts aren't good enough to put him into position to make plays on the ball. Needs more film study and will likely need time on a practice squad to have a shot.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 7/8"
- Weight
- 198 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/2"
- Hand
- 8 1/2"
- Wing
- 75 7/8"
Production
63.18
Athleticism
52.59
Total Score
115.77
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Tight-hipped, straight line cornerback-turned-safety who has a nose for getting in on tackles, but who lacks the athleticism and cover skills teams will be looking for from starting safeties. Jefferson's best shot could be to improve his instincts from safety spot, become a trusted tackler and make a name for himself on special teams.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11"
- Weight
- 185 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Smallish with a thin build, Henderson was more productive and confident as a junior. Teams will be less concerned with his lack of play strength than they will with his lack of ball skills and overall instincts. Some of his issues are coachable, which means he should make it into a camp if he runs well.
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Seattle Seahawks
Round 5 • Pick 34
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Average athletic traits with decent ball skills but a substantial deficiency in play strength. West Virginia peppered Smith with hitches to wide receiver Kevin White and Smith was unable to respond favorably. He can make it into a camp, but likely lacks enough meat on his bones to become a roster factor.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 205 lbs
- Arm
- 32 3/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
- 78 3/8"
Production
62.21
Athleticism
71.15
Total Score
133.36
PLAYER ANALYSIS
His combine speed will have people talking, as will his size and the classroom efforts that have helped him earn Academic All-Big 12 honors for four straight years. Unfortunately, his lack of cover talent, physicality and ball skills could make it tough for him to get much of a look from pro teams.
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Washington Commanders
Round 6 • Pick 6
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