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4 Late-Round Cornerbacks for Lions to Ta - seestyle - 12-10-2022
The have a stable of young cornerbacks. stepped to the forefront of the position Jed Lowrie Jersey group with a breakout third season, intercepting six pa ses in 14 games, before suffering a season-ending injury late in the year.Behind him, though, there is plenty of unproven talent. Even the Penn State product must perform well in 2022 to prove his previous season was no fluke. Because of the uncertainty in the secondary, the cornerback position is one of great interest, with the NFL Draft le s than a month away. Even after signing in free agency, the need for more skill remains.If the team chooses to addre s other needs early in the draft, it could look to this position on the third day, with one of its nine picks throughout the weekend. So, who are some cornerbacks the team could consider on the third and final day of the ? Coby Bryant, CincinnatiIts tough to predict where Bryant may end up. Some draft pundits have projected the Cincinnati product to go on Day 2 of the draft. However, hes not as highly thought of by several draft outlets. If is available on Day 3, the Lions should certainly try to snag him. He didnt get all his deserved shine, as his teammate r is one of the top prospects in the draft. However, Bryant was still a four-year starter on the other side of the defense. doesnt have the top-end skills that Gardner has. For starters, his 4.54 showing in the 40-yard dash at the combine leaves more to be desired. His arms, measured at 30 5/8 inches, are shorter than ideal, and as a result, hell have a tough time against bigger receivers. Yet, theres still a lot to like about him as a developmental prospect. Hes very aware on the field, and picked off 10 pa ses at the college level. Bryant also is strong against the run. Its fun to think about what he could look like with development in Lions defensive backs coach Aubrey Pleasants system. Jermaine Waller, Virginia TechIn 2019, Waller was part of one of the countrys top cornerback Walt Weiss Jersey duos opposite After Farley went pro and was selected 22nd overall by the Tenne see Titans, he picked off four pa ses, and enjoyed a productive season as the teams top corner. Despite this, i sues with his frame and technique in man-to-man coverage could see him slide down into the third day of the draft. As a result, it could be tempting Dave Henderson Jersey for the Lions to pick him up in the late rounds.The weakne ses and lack of consistent play outweigh the positives with Waller, making him just a developmental prospect, writes . As developmental of a prospect as he may be, Waller has a long frame at 6-foot, 180 pounds. He plays physical, and can be good in man-to-man coverage. The i sues come in zone coverage. Despite this, Pleasant has proven to be a great teacher with the Lions young defensive backs. This means Waller could be a good fit for Detroit, should he slip down draft boards. Sam Webb, Mi souri WesternWebb is a small-school prospect who played at the Division II ranks. The stats arent eye-popping, as he didnt log a single interception during his senior season with the Griffons.His 2019 season, however, was impre sive, as he was named to the first-team Don Hanson All-Super Region team, after recording three interceptions and 12 pa s breakups. attended the NFL combine, running a 4.48 in the 40-yard dash and recording 14 bench-pre s reps. At 6-foot, hes another length corner who moves well. Analysts believe hes strong in pre s coverage, but has technique i sues that make it tough for him to stand out. He can pre s and Oakland Athletics Jersey crowd receivers off the snap but needs to improve his technique and trust it a little more often to keep from drawing penalties down the field, wrote NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein. Webb may be an interesting player in the seventh round for the Lions, as he offers some traits that would be good as a special teamer. Vincent Gray, Michigan was billed as the heir to a long line of talented Michigan cornerbacks when he took over for Ambry Thomas at the start of the 2020 season. While the beginning of his career was shaky, he rebounded late in his first year, and had a solid second season before declaring for the draft. Now, Gray is projected as a Day 3 pick. Much of this is centered around his struggles in man-to-man coverage on downfield routes. He ran a 4.54 40-yard dash at the combine, which is indicative of the fact that he doesnt have Dennis Eckersley Jersey top-end speed. There are strengths to his game, though. Hes tall, at 6-foot-2, and uses his hands well at the line of scrimmage. In his years under Don Browns tutelage, he played plenty of pre s-man coverage, and has experience running against the best the Big Ten has to offer. Much like the other projected late-rounders, hes a project. In time though, there could be potential untapped, due to his physical measurables. With some teaching, there is potential for Gray to become a contributor down the line. Scroll to Continue