Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 78.60 (Chance to start)

Pro Comparison: Less-physical Budda Baker

Strengths:

Productive free safety. Hips flip with ease, and they're easily the most standout athletic trait he possesses. Can occasionally look like a bullet to the football when he really trusts his eyes. Ball skills are high end.

Weaknesses:

Not super instinctive. Too often looks hesitant when he should be flying to the football. Tackling is hit or miss. Hips are fluid but he's not lightning quick to drop down into the slot and be sticky in that role. Run-defense willingness is very hit-or-miss.

Accolades:

  • 2021: Consensus All-America
  • 2021: Tied for FBS lead with six interceptions