DRAFT TRACKER 2023

Isaac could be an interesting evaluation for zone-heavy teams playing quarters and Cover 3 a high percentage of the time. He has good length and short-area footwork for those coverages, but he lacks the toughness to handle run defense as a Cover 2 cornerback and isn’t fast enough for full-time man coverage. The traits will give him a shot in a camp, but he’s a long shot to make a team.

Scott’s size and explosiveness will immediately jump out to NFL teams. The traits are nice, but the agility and fluidity are major concerns as it pertains to staying connected to routes as a man defender. Scott seeks out playmaking opportunities and has the attributes needed to win 50/50 challenges, but he needs to play in zone-heavy looks and become a more well-rounded run defender.

Williams lacks the length and explosiveness of an outside corner but displayed his play strength and toughness at that position in the Big Ten. Williams has decent mirror-and-match footwork from press but can be a little late to accelerate quickly when forced to flip and chase. He plays with good recognition from zone and is quick to dart in on throws. His physical/athletic profile does not stand out and the lack of takeaways over the last two seasons could hurt him.

As a cover man, Green is fairly patient and accurate in matching the release from press and can run with deep routes all day long. However, he struggles to stay connected to routes that feature change of direction. His run-support tape will work against him, too. Given his size, strength and athletic profile, a team could decide to take a chance on his traits late in the draft.

As a cornerback, Hearn does not offer the ball skills or anticipation necessary to handle zone or man duties in the NFL. However, as a safety, his size and athletic testing could create some interest from teams looking for him to make that position change. He’s a wrap-up tackler and does a nice job of taking on blocks. Hearn might be worth a peek for teams interested in developing him into a big nickel back or box safety.

Perryman looked overwhelmed in coverage after making the jump in competition to the Pac-12 last season. He has an NFL frame, but he lacks the fluidity and overall coverage instincts needed to stay connected to pro route runners. His physicality could create an opportunity for a safety transition, but he might not be able to make it as an NFL cornerback.

Braswell lacks great top-end speed and outstanding testing numbers. He has average size for a perimeter cornerback, but it appears he shows way too much respect to the opposition, allowing unnecessary catch space. His ball production has been good in the past and he’s a very talented kick returner with big-play ability in that department. He needs to become a more consistent cornerback if he wants to make a team.

White is a feisty cornerback with good ball skills but lacks the size to play outside and the fluidity to match up with shifty route-runners from the slot. He’s at his best from a side-shuffle technique but won’t be able to do that inside. He’s capable in short zone coverages, but that is a very niche scheme to be tethered to and his on-ball production might not be enough to secure a roster spot.

Hawkins will be a project for teams interested in press corners with above-average athletic traits. He’s given up a lot of touchdowns, but those issues were often due to a lack of awareness and ball skills at the finish line. He showed off speed, suddenness and explosive leaping ability at his pro day, but those elements don’t show up on tape often enough due to a lack of instincts as a playmaker. There are some tools to tinker with, but Hawkins will need to make significant strides in his development to make a team.

Despite his experience playing on the perimeter, Taylor will likely need to move inside, where his lack of size/length won’t be as easily exploitable. He’s a better tester than player right now, as his timed speed doesn’t always match up with his game speed when it comes to making up distance on targets. He ends up making plays on receivers rather than throws, and that must change if he’s going to have a chance to land on an NFL roster. His special teams experience helps, but he might not be dynamic enough to make up for inconsistent cover talent.