Lombardi Ave
FanSided

2017 NFL Draft big board: Top 10 cornerback prospects

By Dan Dahlke

South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Deebo Samuel (1) catches the ball as Florida Gators defensive back Quincy Wilson (6) tackles during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Florida Gators defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 20-7. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Deebo Samuel (1) catches the ball as Florida Gators defensive back Quincy Wilson (6) tackles during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Florida Gators defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 20-7. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
11 of 12
Next
Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Chidobe Awuzie (4) during a NCAA football game against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. USC defeated Colorado 21-17. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Chidobe Awuzie (4) during a NCAA football game against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. USC defeated Colorado 21-17. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

10. Chidobe Awuzie, Colorado (6-0, 205) — Film Grade: 78.5

Quick Take: Like King, Awuzie is not a traditional man cover cornerback. However, he excels in zone defense, where he can keep his eyes on the quarterback and use his football instincts to break on the ball.

Awuzie is a tremendous playing up near the line of scrimmage, where he can make plays against the run and defend short-to-intermediate routes.

Awuzie will make a really good nickel corner-safety hybrid player in the NFL.

Traits: 1. Athletic Ability (8/10)  2. Awareness (9/10)  3. Speed (7/10)  4. Strength (4/5)  5. Impact/Playmaking (8/10)  6. Man Coverage (6/10)  7. Zone Coverage (9/10)  8. Ball Skills (5/10)  9. Run Support (4.5/5)  10. Tackling (5/5)  11. Competitiveness (9/10)  12. Size (4/5)

Home/Green Bay Packers Draft