Cornerbacks

PLAYER / COMMENTS

SCHOOL

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VJ

RD

Rare combo of coverage and clobbering ability, reminiscent of Lester Hayes.

Texas

5-11 3/4

199

4.42

36

1

Makes man coverage look too easy. Will help as returner.

Ohio St.

5-11 7/8

197

4.39

38

1

Shows skills in man coverage, discipline in zone. Built strong, but not physical.

Iowa

5-11 1/4

196

4.49

35.5

1

Uses size well with aggressive bump coverage.

Nebraska

6-1 1/4

203

4.47

39.5

1-2

Junior with flashy coverage skills, can return punts and play WR.

Kansas St.

5-9 5/8

194

4.53

37

2

Former WR kept catching at CB with career 16 picks.

Louisville

5-11 1/8

181

4.62

36.5

2

Needs to improve coverage as big corner or hitting as a safety.

Maryland

6-1 1/8

203

4.45

38.5

3

Recruited as QB, then spent career ruining QBs. Can return punts.

Clemson

5-10 3/8

198

4.50

35

3

Shows bump and run cover skills, but size is a problem.

Syracuse

5-8 3/8

174

4.40

NA

3

Impressed scouts at Indy but injuries hampered playing career.

California

5-9 3/8

184

4.50

NA

3

Plays off and peeks at QB. Lacks aggressive ball reaction.

LSU

6-0 7/8

186

4.53

29.5

3

Junior ineligible for 97, tested positive for marijuana. Returns kicks.

Northwestern

5-11

191

4.55

33

3

Gambler who peeks at QBs who get him to bite on pump. Returns punts.

Virginia

5-9 3/8

185

4.66

34.5

4

Great speed, leaping ability but rough in coverage technique.

Baylor

5-10

187

4.50

36.5

4

Gained attention this year with aggressive play, great open field tackling.

Houston

5-11 1/2

189

4.59

32.5

4

Still regaining quickness, agility after major knee surgery in 95.

Colorado

5-11 5/8

193

4.49

NA

4

Can flat fly, jumps to compensate for lack of height and is a hitter.

Ohio St.

5-9 1/2

186

4.40

34

4

A. J. is more fast than quick, runs fluid and gambles to get INT.

Maryland

5-9 1/2

170

4.66

31

4

Downgraded due to inconsistency. Feisty, returns punts, kicks

W. Virginia

5-1 13/4

207

4.45

40

4

Not big or quick, but a battler with uncanny instincts.

Oregon

5-9 5/8

189

4.74

32

4

Plays bigger than he measures, great ball reaction.

Penn. St.

5-9 3/8

191

4.47

NA

4

Good size, functional speed mocks Indy's clocks.

Florida St.

6-1

202

4.62

31

5

Excels at demolishing sweeps, but can he cover NFL WRs?

VPI

5-11

203

4.66

36

5

Academically ineligible in 96, but scouts gave him good grades as junior.

So. Mississippi

6-0 3/8

192

4.73

33.5

6

Discount poor 96 after found friend murdered. Hitter with potential.

Miami

5-11 3/4

183

4.59

31.5

6

Moved from RB. Rugged CB, excellent punt returner.

Georgia Tech

5-8 5/8

189

4.63

30.5

6

Sure tackler with questionable speed for NFL coverage.

Kentucky

5-11 1/8

186

4.83

35

7

Former RB played CB and S, showing ball reaction, toughness.

Boston College

5-8 1/2

191

4.57

33

7

Improved through Sr. year. Covers off and closes well.

BYU

5-11

181

4.57

31

7

1997 Draft Prospects

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