NFL Draft: Intriguing CB values
With the NFL Draft weeks away, national columnist Mike Farrell takes a look at some cornerbacks who could provide major value depending on what round they are picked led by a former five star.
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1. Tyson Campbell, Georgia, second round
Tyson Campbell was a teammate of Patrick Surtain and was overshadowed a bit out of high school and Surtain will be taken in round one but Campbell has excellent value in round two with his length and athleticism. He's shown flashes of that ability at times at Georgia and has high upside.
2. Paulson Adebo, Stanford, round two
Adebo, who went as Saiid in high school, isn't as big as listed in high school but at Stanford he has showed fluid hips and the ability to play long and play bigger receivers. He's a heady corner who should be a great fit in round two.
3. Kelvin Joseph, Kentucky, round three
Kelvin Joseph transferred from LSU to Kentucky and had a very good season in 2020 with four interceptions. He's also shown to be a pure tackler although he could use some refinement in his technique and work on his consistency. He won't get past round three.
4. Tay Gowan, UCF, round four
Tay Gowan is a huge cornerback and excellent athlete who opted out of last season at UCF but still has a lot of NFL teams interested. He's a big hitter at times and his size allows him to win 50/50 battles and muscle receivers around a bit. He is an excellent value in round four but could go higher.
5. Ambry Thomas, Michigan, round five
Ambry Thomas also opted out of last season but despite a lack of great size he trails well and can make plays on the ball. He's showed good speed and a fluid backpedal and is a nice value in round five as another undersized corner out of Michigan.