DRAFT TRACKER 2022

Wright is a plus competitor who gets after it when the ball comes his way in the air or on the ground. While the spirit is willing, his lack of size creates matchup concerns as both a tackler and a downfield defender. He's better from press than off-man, but is not a clingy, tight-man corner. Wright might be better equipped for zone coverages, where his field awareness can be highlighted and his lack of deep speed hidden. He possesses an NFL demeanor but might be limited by scheme dependence.

Three-year starter as an undersized outside corner with the will and effectiveness to compete against much bigger opponents. Jolly plays with a chip on his shoulder and a desire to prove he's the better man in his individual matchups. He's more effective as a mirror-and-match corner than he is playing in off coverages and he's likely to be overmatched by bigger opponents -- even from the slot -- on the next level. He's a scrappy defender with good athletic traits but his lack of measurables could create a roadblock for NFL opportunities.

Impressive pro day tester with good size, length and leadership qualities. Jackson's college versatility is less likely to translate into the league, as he lacks the short-area quickness to match routes in man coverage and isn't aggressive enough to play run support at safety. The traits have scouts' attention, but finding a long-term spot will be a challenge.

Feisty perimeter cornerback who might need to prove he can slide inside and play nickel back in the NFL. Hicks is a much more effective press-man corner with his ability to match the release, phase the route and make plays on the football when he's in position. He struggles as a pattern-reader from off-man and gets turned around by average route-runners. He's naturally aggressive as a ball-challenger and will crash a heavy shoulder into a ball-carrier but lacks consistency as a wrap-up run finisher.

Big defensive back with below-average body control, balance and overall coverage traits. Thompson has build-up speed but lacks short-area burst and instincts to put himself in position to make many plays on the football. He's better off playing bump-and-run coverage over zone if he stays at cornerback, but his limitations and measurables make a move to safety his best opportunity to make an NFL club in the future.

Perimeter cornerback with good size but a below-average athletic profile that shows up too often on tape. McMichael's strength in press and as a tackler works in his favor but everything in between could be a problem for NFL evaluators. He doesn't play with the anticipation to match route breaks and is missing the quick twitch to recover quickly when he gets behind. The size and tackling could have teams projecting McMichael as a safety convert.

Jackson is a fun watch on tape as a highly productive slot defender looking to fly around and disrupt both pass and run plays. While the production has been very good, he lacks the functional size, speed and length to play either nickel or safety roles on the next level.

After two Achilles injuries, it appears Webb doesn't run well enough to handle tight man coverage in the league. He has good size, strength and length that will show itself in his game tape, but staying connected to routes both vertically and across the field will be difficult. He displays the toughness and talent to tackle effectively, so he could get undrafted consideration from zone-heavy units at cornerback or as a future safety.