2017 NFL Draft big board: Top 10 cornerback prospects
By Dan Dahlke
Cornerback Rankings: Top-10 Grades
1. Quincy Wilson, Florida (6-1, 213) — Film Grade: 85.0
Quick Take: It’s rare to find a defensive back with Wilson’s size and length move so smoothly in space and be able to change direction so quickly.
Wilson’s loose hips allow him to turn on a dime and stick with receivers in and out of their breaks. He’s tremendous in man coverage and is a lockdown corner in every sense of the word.
Once he gets his hands on a receiver, they’re done. Quarterbacks simply don’t find success throwing at him. Wilson also has a nose for the ball, so he will make opponents pay for throwing in his direction.
Wilson does need to improve in run support. At times, he’s a bit timid in sticking his nose in the action. He also tends to tackle too high, which leads to some misses in the open field.
However, these shortcomings are easily correctable with proper coaching at the next level.