Three-year starting split-field safety with adequate size but deficient speed. Huskey piled up interceptions, showing his ball skills and instincts. However, he’s slow to accelerate from transitions and lacks quality make-up speed, so receivers can get open and stay open when he’s forced to match them. He’s not a thumper but does his job near the line of scrimmage as a run defender. Huskey’s ball production and willingness in run support will be counter-balanced by his lack of speed/short-area quickness in coverage. A back-end roster spot could be his ceiling.
Herron is a traits-based projection with just two years of FBS experience. He has NFL size and length but the fundamentals and technique are far from finished products. He lacks initial quickness/bend to fit blocks with leverage and generate drive. In pass pro, he must become more active and aggressive with his hands, whether punching or latching into rushers to prevent secondary effort. He figures to show quick improvement if he can receive concentrated coaching. Herron could be drafted late but without more grit and finishing ability, it will be hard to persevere against NFL competition.
