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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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Oct 29, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Clemson defensive back Cordrea Tankersley (25) tackles Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Nyqwan Murray (80) short of a first down during the third quarter at Doak Campbell Stadium. Clemson won 37-34. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Beil-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Clemson defensive back Cordrea Tankersley (25) tackles Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Nyqwan Murray (80) short of a first down during the third quarter at Doak Campbell Stadium. Clemson won 37-34. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Beil-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Cordrea Tankersley, Clemson (6-1, 200) — Film Grade: 79.5

Quick Take: Tankersley is a solid boundary corner with good length and ability in man coverage. He does a nice job getting his hands on receivers near the line of scrimmage and tracking them across the field.

He also has a knack for breaking on the ball. He will fall victim to double moves or wideouts with superior strength that can box him out and high-point the ball.

However, despite this, Tankersley competes hard every time he takes the field and his game still has plenty of room to grow.

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

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