The Cornerback Thread

[Doctor]

If there's two things this CB class has it's talent and injuries. We really don't need more of the ladder but that may be unavoidable.

Which CBs have caught your eye that you'd like to see in pewter?

[Grahamburn]

They will fall in love with Shavon Revel's story. Tore an ACL in September though so his medical will be important. Maybe you can get him in the 2nd because of that?

Stock chalk pick at #19 is probably Benjamin Morrison.

[Grahamburn]

Here you go @Doctor

Jahdae Barron -

Barron is a talented Swiss Army Knife. He aligned outside, in the slot and in the box as a dime linebacker for the Longhorns. He made impact plays in every game I studied. He’s a quicker-than-fast athlete with outstanding eyes and conviction. He’s at his best when he can play off and see through receivers to the quarterback. He reads the QB’s drop and anticipates to beat pass catchers to the ball. He doesn’t waste steps and has outstanding hands. He lacks elite top speed, but he’s always in position and he is excellent at locating/playing the football downfield. He has good timing and feel as a blitzer. He can adjust from pass to run defense to collect tackles. His batting average as a tackler in space is very high. Overall, Barron excels at taking the ball away and reminds me of Brian Branch when he was coming out of Alabama.

-Daniel Jeremiah

[Doctor]

Yes.


He ate against Georgia. I'm all on board. Smart, off coverage, playmaker, yessir.

I'd love to double dip in this class.
Zy Alexander later on. A Jihaad Campbell that slipped to the second. Uffff.

[mdb1958]

Yes.


He ate against Georgia. I'm all on board. Smart, off coverage, playmaker, yessir.

I'd love to double dip in this class.
Zy Alexander later on. A Jihaad Campbell that slipped to the second. Uffff.

Pick one out of the top 200

[mdb1958]

Here's one - maybe free.


https://www.espn.com/college-football/p ... an-baldwin

[Grahamburn]

Yes.


He ate against Georgia. I'm all on board. Smart, off coverage, playmaker, yessir.

I'd love to double dip in this class.
Zy Alexander later on. A Jihaad Campbell that slipped to the second. Uffff.

He’s probably going to be slow. Could make it to that 2nd rounder.

[Phantom]

this guy


CB2. WILL JOHNSON, MICHIGAN

Big board rank: 6

Strengths:

• Change of direction ability is that of a much smaller corner –
• yet over 6 foot and over 200 pounds
• Versatile to play left or right side. He can shadow-cover WR1s
• Very good understanding of leverages
• Smooth when passing off receivers and picking up players in zone
• Can play confidently in the slot if his assignment is lined up there
• Fluid transitions from backpedal to shuffle to full stride
• He understands contain in run fits

Weaknesses:

• Has some inconsistent/ineffective timing with punches in press
• Top speed is good but doesn't appear to be in the top tier with recovery
• Sloppy with tackling attempts in 2024

[mdb1958]

Hey google name all the CB's Tampa is not going to be able to draft.

[mdb1958]

Zah Frazier

[mdb1958]

@Grahamburn


Melvin Smith Jr. , Southern Ark.

[mdb1958]

@Bootz


Tristan Rankin , Mars Hill

[Bootz]

@Bootz


Tristan Rankin , Mars Hill

Who are they

[mdb1958]

@Bootz


Tristan Rankin , Mars Hill

Who are they

They are who out-performed Stingley in college

[Grahamburn]

Darien Porter. Older player, but major athlete with size Bowles will covet. Might be available with that 3rd because of the age. 25 as a rookie.

[GoldenBudda]

I haven't looked at every prospect, but have seen enough of the players below.

Tier 1
Will Johnson
JahdaeBarron

Tier 2
ShavonRevel Jr INJ
DarienPorter AGE
BenjaminMorrison INJ
JacobParrish

Tier 3
DorianStrong
AlijahHuzzie

Tier 4
Jaylin Smith
Justin Walley
CobeeBryant


We'll be moving on from Jamel Dean, who has been unimpressive in his ability to create turnovers in addition to his injury history. Availability wasn't his best ability.

Todd Bowles wants to draft ball hawks. Jahdae Barron fits the narrative with 5 INT's and 11 PBU's last season splitting time outside and at nickle. Has the combination of quick twitch and long speed required at the pro level and the versatility to thrive in Todd Bowle's scheme. Barron is the only realistic cornerback choice in the 1st round, as Travis Hunter and Will Johnson will be long gone.

Unless Revel falls to 53, I don't like the cb options early day two. Revel is a risky choice as he has a torn ACL right now that will hinder his rookie year development. Porter is a great prospect, but is turning 25 in his rookie season and will be 29 as rookie contract expires, hurting his value. Morrison, although a good prospect, has a hip injury and isn't the best scheme fit. I don't see a 2nd round cb available at 53 that is going to be great value.

Day 2 - day 3 has some exciting prospects, Jacob Parrish topping that list. Parrish has potential to develop into a starter, and greatly increase our depth quality. Drafting a late CB in this draft will improve special teams immediately, and upgrade the depth at a position that has been plagued by injuries under Todd Bowles. Most of the late day 2 - day 3 corners are role players who could contribute on ST.

This would align with my philosophy of drafting great athletes with potential to start, or become role players and contribute on ST as a rookie with most day 3 picks.

If I'm drafting for the Bucs, I would entertain the possibility of drafting multiple DB's and multiple DL - EDGE prospects in this draft specifically due to our needs, and how deep these positions are in this draft.

[Grahamburn]

Interesting. I feel like #53 is the perfect spot to target those day 2 corners. Especially if the plan is to release Dean before the season. There’s no replacement for him currently on the roster.

I personally think he’ll be kept through the end of his contract unless there’s a team willing to trade for him.