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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 /
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December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Marshon Lattimore (2) tackles Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) in the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Marshon Lattimore (2) tackles Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) in the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Marshon Lattimore, Ohio State (6-0, 192) — Film Grade: 82.0

Quick Take: Lattimore has all the ability in the world to be a very good cornerback in the NFL. He has loose hips, good change of direction ability, and smooth footwork.

He also possesses the recovery speed needed for any lockdown corner at the next level. His ball skills are impressive.

He shows a natural ability to track the ball in the air and make the proper adjustment to make a play. In 2016 as a first-year starter, Lattimore recorded four interceptions and 13 pass defensed.

Despite the evident talent, Lattimore does get a little lost at times in coverage and he didn’t hold up as well when dropping in zone coverage as opposed to man. He was beat a few times on fakes and double moves, which hurt his overall grade.

Traits: 1. Athletic Ability (10/10)  2. Awareness (7/10)  3. Speed (9/10)  4. Strength (3.5/5)  5. Impact/Playmaking (8/10)  6. Man Coverage (9/10)  7. Zone Coverage (7/10)  8. Ball Skills (9/10)  9. Run Support (3.5/5)  10. Tackling (4/5)  11. Competitiveness (8/10)  12. Size (4/5)

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