Two-year starter who is a physical face up hitter with sideline to sideline range. Explosive hitter on run support. Good foot quickness and change of direction. Flashes a closing burst on the ball carrier in front of him or along the sidelines. Can run with tight ends and backs. Physical ability to stay on his feet and play off blockers. Good functional upper body strength. Put up 225 pounds, 23 times. A contact player who has a nose for the ball. No question that he has tackling courage. Durable and tough. Good visual skills. Plays smart and with good awareness. A competitor who plays with confidence and poise. An outstanding citizen with good leadership qualities. Gets high and is not the smoothest in his back pedal. Effective on edge blitzes with good timing and burst. Will contribute on all special teams coverage. An eventual starter with some pro coverage development. More than just a box type safety. For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.
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