Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 75.04 (Chance to start)

Pro Comparison: Josh Bledsoe

Strengths:

Taller, solid-sized leggy free safety. Serious speed to the football. Looks like a good communicator on film. Best when flying downhill to the football. Very urgent, high-energy player who'll bring a positive vibe to any defense but certainly has limitations that will hinder his impact in today's game. 

Weaknesses:

Transitional limitations as an athlete. Very upright when backpedaling. Not a slot defender by any stretch. Range is good but not quite as impressive as his speed would indicate. Takes him an extra second to realize where the ball is going. 

Accolades:

  • 2021: All-SEC second team
  • 2021: Third-highest graded SEC safety in zone coverage (80.9) per PFF